Episode 1
Bring 'em Back Alive
22m
The Huxtable house is thrown into chaos after Rudy finds a snake in the basement.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Matt WilliamsGuest stars Peter Costa, Carl Anthony Payne II, Leonard Jackson
TV series
The Cosby Show
1984TV-PG8 seasons7.0 / 10
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.
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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.
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Episode 2
Food for Thought
22m
Clair challenges Cliff to not eat any salty food for the day. Denise leaves for her freshman year at Hillman College.
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Directed by Jay Sandrich
Episode 3
Golden Anniversary
22m
Russell and Anna's 50th wedding anniversary. The family performs James Brown's "I Got the Feelin' " in this sequel to Season 2's "Happy Anniversary".
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Carmen FinestraGuest stars Geoffrey Owens, Earle Hyman, Clarice Taylor
Episode 4
Man Talk
22m
Although he has a steady girlfriend, Theo wants to start dating someone else.
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Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Carl Anthony Payne II, Tanya Wright, Eddie Castrodad, Alsicia Pringle, John Vopal
Episode 5
Mother, May I?
22m
After Clair specifically forbids her from wearing make-up, Vanessa, behind her mothers back does it anyways.
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Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Nicole Fort, Michelle Francoeur
Episode 6
The March
22m8.0 / 10
Theo writes a report on the March on Washington. But gets a poor grade and is asked to redo his project. Much to his surprise, he learns more about the march from his family than he did from books. Meanwhile, Vanessa is worried about asking a boy to the turn-around dance.
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Guest stars Earle Hyman, Joe Williams, Ethel Ayler, Clarice Taylor
Episode 7
Theo's Flight
22m
Theo and Cockroach decide they want to learn to fly, but Cliff doesn't want to waste his money on another dream of his son's.
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Guest stars Deon Richmond, Carl Anthony Payne II
Episode 8
Vanessa's Rich
22m
Friends call Vanessa a stuck-up rich girl at school.
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Guest stars Essence Atkins, Ana Monet
Episode 9
Denise Gets a D
22m
Denise's college career starts with a D, but Denise is too scared to show her parents. Clair needs to rest in bed because of a pinched nerve.
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Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Rosalind Cash
Episode 10
A Girl and Her Dog
22m
Rudy and Peter find a dog and attempt to take care of it without her parents knowing.
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Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Peter Costa, Mario Mendoza, Rosalinda Perron, Diane Lozada
Episode 11
War Stories
22m
Cliff and his father's friend play a challenging game of cards. Vanessa prepares to go to a skating party with a nervous date, Tyrone.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Earle Hyman, Jason Bernard, Bill Gunn, Jason Warwin, Ermundo Russell
Episode 12
Cliff in Charge
22m
Cliff is in charge when Clair leaves for 10 days.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Matt WilliamsGuest stars Deon Richmond, Earle Hyman
Episode 13
Monster Man Huxtable
22m
Although, Elvin and Sondra have made plans for the weekend, he helps Theo with some wrestling moves. He also reveals that he is thinking of asking Sondra to marry him.
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Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Geoffrey Owens
Episode 14
Rudy Spends the Night
22m
Cliff establishes the Huxtable Men's Club, when the women are away, to help Theo recover from his sadness over a lost date. Vanessa is very excited that big sister Denise is letting her go to the Village with Denise's college friends.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Carmen FinestraGuest stars Earle Hyman, Clarice Taylor, Ana D. Zenon, Tracy Allen Clark
Episode 15
Say Hello to a Good Buy
22m
Cliff buys a new car. Rudy cuts some animal pictures out of Cliff's expensive books for school. Watched by almost 65 million viewers when it originally aired, "Say Hello to a Good Buy" was the series' highest rated episode.
Episode credits
Written by Matt Williams, Carmen FinestraGuest stars Sinbad, Gilbert Gottfried
Episode 16
Denise Gets an Opinion
22m
Denise has a blind date, but is really scared. So, she asks Theo to grade him for her.
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Guest stars Don Franklin, Dondré Whitfield, Jason Warwin, Ermundo Russell, Tico Wells
Episode 17
Calling Doctor Huxtable
22m
Cliff is called to the hospital for 3 deliveries.
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Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Lisa Vidal, Malinda Williams, Patricia Richardson, Pam Potillo, Ray Baker, Wendy Gazelle, Nan-Lyn Nelson, Michael Vale
Episode 18
You Only Hurt the One You Love
22m
Rudy gets hurt from Theo's rough games. Also, Cliff learns that the woman who cleans up the Doctor's Lounge at the hospital (Rita Moreno) has been fired.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Carmen FinestraGuest stars Rita Moreno, Lou Myers, Alvin Lum
Episode 19
The Shower
22m
Denise holds a bridal shower for her pregnant, bride-to-be friend Veronica, but finds out some disturbing information.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Matt WilliamsGuest stars Deon Richmond, Lela Rochon, Carla Brothers, Susan Diol, Vicki Richardson
Episode 20
Cliff's 50th Birthday
22m
Cliff's 50th birthday has all kinds of surprises.
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Guest stars Mel Winkler, Douglas Turner Ward, Carmen De Lavallade, Gates McFadden, Ashley Thompson, Omar Torres
Episode 21
I Know That You Know
22m
When Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement, Clair and the children use the news to play a practical joke on Cliff, who launches a counter-offensive of his own.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Matt Williams, Carmen FinestraGuest stars Geoffrey Owens
Episode 22
Andalusian Flu
22m
While Cliff and Clair have the flu, Theo tries to keep the house going.
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Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Janet LeahyGuest stars Lou Myers, David Langston Smyrl, Ana D. Zenon
Episode 23
Bald and Beautiful
22m
Cliff's Navy friend comes to visit. Cockroach shaves his head to be in a rock video.
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Guest stars Carl Anthony Payne II, Ann Reinking, Robert Culp, Ana D. Zenon, Patrick Horgan, Manuel Sebastian
Episode 24
Planning Parenthood
22m
Clair's sister decides she wants to be a mother. Cliff takes Rudy and her friends out to eat at a fancy restaurant.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Oliver HaileyGuest stars Deon Richmond, Eve Gordon, Lee Weaver, Yvette Erwin, Pam Grier, Patricia L. Robinson, Me Me, Penni Penniman
Episode 25
Hillman
22mfinale
The Huxtable family goes to Hillman College to attend a ceremony in honor of its president's retirement.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Earle Hyman, Ted Ross, Joe Seneca, Clarice Taylor, Gloria Foster, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about The Cosby Show
Cast
Bill CosbyHeathcliff Huxtable
Phylicia RashādClair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal WarnerTheo Huxtable
Tempestt BledsoeVanessa Huxtable
Lisa BonetDenise Huxtable
Keshia Knight PulliamRudy Huxtable
Sabrina Le BeaufSondra Huxtable
Geoffrey OwensElvin TibideauxCredits
- Created by
- Bill Cosby, Michael J. Leeson, Ed. Weinberger
- Written by
- Bill Cosby, John Markus, Gary Kott, Carmen Finestra, Janet Leahy, Matt Williams, Mark St. Germain, Lore Kimbrough, Elliot Shoenman, Ehrich Van Lowe, Adriana Trigiani, Jerry Ross, Elaine Arata, Michael J. Leeson, Oliver Hailey, Winifred Hervey, Thad Mumford, Lisa Albert, Ed. Weinberger, Stuart Silverman
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 197
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
Carsey-Werner CompanyUnited States- Bill Cosby
Themes
brooklyn, new york citysitcom
