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The Cosby Show
Overview
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
Status
Ended
Created By
Bill Cosby, Michael J. Leeson, Ed. Weinberger
Network
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 6
Episodes
Denise: The Saga Continues
Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.
Surf's Up
After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.
I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.
Denise Kendall: Navy Wife
Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.
Theo's Gift
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Denise Kendall: Babysitter
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Shall We Dance?
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
The Day the Spores Landed
Cliff dreams that men worldwide have become pregnant -- including his son Theo, his sons-in-law Elvin and Martin, and himself. Voice-over by NBC News correspondent John Palmer.
Cliff's Wet Adventure
Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
Cliff la Dolce
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
Getting to Know You
As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away.
Elvin Pays for Dinner
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
Cliff's Nightmare
Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor
Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.
The Birthday Party
Olivia's 4th birthday.
Not Everybody Loves the Blues
Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King
Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
Mr. Sandman
Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.
Isn't It Romantic?
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
Theo's Dirty Laundry
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
What's It All About?
Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
Off to See the Wretched
Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.
The Moves
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
Live and Learn
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
The Storyteller
"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.
Top Cast
Bill Cosby
Heathcliff Huxtable
Phylicia Rashād
Clair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe
Vanessa Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Rudy Huxtable
Sabrina Le Beauf
Sondra Huxtable
Geoffrey Owens
Elvin Tibideaux
Raven-Symoné
Olivia Kendall
Erika Alexander
Pam Tucker
