TV series
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 1
Denise takes classes locally at Medgar Evers College, while Vanessa enrolls at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Rudy starts sixth grade. Olivia starts preschool.
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Avanti Taylor
Episode 2
Cliff tries to win a classic jazz record at an auction, while filling in for Denise as volunteer parent at Olivia's preschool. Sullivan Walker as Dr. James Harmon.
Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Sullivan Walker, Marge Redmond, Ray DeMattis, L.B. Williams, Kharisma, Jonathan Halyalkar
Episode 3
The Huxtable family erupts in a battle of the sexes after Theo suggests having a stripper at Martin's post-wedding bachelor party.
Written by Janet LeahyGuest stars Deon Richmond, Earle Hyman, Clarice Taylor
Episode 4
Clair's teenage second cousin moves in with the family.
Written by Lore KimbroughGuest stars Karen Malina White, Allen Payne, Mushond Lee
Episode 5
After Vanessa gets into a minor car accident and tries to cover it up, Cliff and Clair complain about the various small disasters the children have caused them, and the children fight back by complaining about ways Cliff and Clair have embarrassed them.
Written by Janet Leahy
Episode 6
Rudy and Kenny do a video project.
Written by Lore Kimbrough, Janet LeahyGuest stars Deon Richmond, Francisco Rivela, Jodi Long, Richard Woods, Ernest Abuba, Yamil Borges, Paul Ukena, Jr.
Episode 7
Under pressure from her boyfriend to become sexually active, Pam considers using birth control.
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Karen Malina White, Allen Payne, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Mushond Lee, Maurice Lauchner, David Ilku, Cynthia Bailey
Episode 8
Rudy gets her first period. Clair plans "Women's day" where she goes out alone with Rudy and answers any questions she has, but Rudy refuses to talk. Keith Diamond as Danny.
Written by Lore Kimbrough, Janet LeahyGuest stars Nicole Leach, Keith Diamond
Episode 9
Seeking privacy, Denise and Martin decide to look for their own apartment.
Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Lore Kimbrough
Episode 10
The husband of one of Cliff's patients worries that he will be a poor father because he has no athletic ability. After Pam breaks up with Slide, she and the class brain are attracted to each other.
Directed by Chuck VinsonWritten by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Karen Malina White, Seth Gilliam, Ray DeMattis, Catherine Cox
Episode 11
Clair enters menopause. She takes the news fine, but the kids treat her as if she's losing her mind.
Written by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Karen Malina White, Allen Payne, Seth Gilliam, Maurice Lauchner, Monique Reynolds, Domonique Reynolds, Chris Griggs, Clayton Griggs
Episode 12
Elvin and Sondra help friends move during a football game.
Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Ahmad Rashād, Jackie Roberts
Episode 13
Theo will make the dean's list if he gets an A on his final, but a beautiful exchange student planning to leave the next day for Barbados distracts him. Vanessa A. Williams appears (now portraying Cheryl).
Written by Elaine ArataGuest stars Rachel True, Keith Diamond, Vanessa Williams
Episode 14
Pam's grades have improved, but she worries that she will not be able to afford college.
Written by Elaine Arata, Lore KimbroughGuest stars Karen Malina White, Allen Payne, Mushond Lee, Maurice Lauchner, Shellye Broughton
Episode 15
Cliff's patient and her husband are convinced that they are prepared for every scenario ... and then labor begins.
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Amy Yasbeck, John Ritter, Maureen Sadusk
Episode 16
Rudy begs Martin to let her babysit Olivia. Cliff and Dr. Harmon enter a pinochle tournament as partners ... and so do their wives.
Directed by Oz ScottGuest stars Sullivan Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis, Alvin Lum, Michele Shay, Ray DeMattis, Hortensia Colorado
Episode 17
To celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with Clair, Cliff recreates the Callaloo Pot, a Caribbean restaurant where the couple dined on their honeymoon.
Written by Janet LeahyGuest stars Clebert Ford, Ricardo Alexander, Walter Blanding, Wayne Kirton
Episode 18
An old friend of Clair visits, along with her husband. Rudy prepares for her first date.
Directed by Neema BarnetteWritten by Lisa AlbertGuest stars Leslie Uggams, Ron Foster, Bemi Faison
Episode 19
Theo's friend Denny thinks his girlfriend is cheating on him.
Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Earle Hyman, Troy Winbush, Clarice Taylor, Troy Byer, Vanessa Williams
Episode 20
When Olivia comes down with a cold, everyone (except Cliff) has a different home remedy to offer as a cure. Russell and Anna celebrate another wedding anniversary. Cliff, Rudy and Olivia perform Koko Taylor's "I'm A Woman".
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Mark St. GermainGuest stars Earle Hyman, Karen Malina White, Allen Payne, Clarice Taylor, Seth Gilliam, Jerome Dempsey, Olivia Ward, Ginny Yang
Episode 21
Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way.
Written by Lore KimbroughGuest stars Karen Malina White, Carlton Beener
Episode 22
Cliff goes bowling with his friends.
Guest stars Earle Hyman, Sullivan Walker, Norman Beaton, Ahmad Rashād
Episode 23
Clair tries to prevent Cliff from buying a new appliance from his friend Jake.
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Mark St. GermainGuest stars E.G. Marshall, Audrey Landers, Red Buttons, Kenneth Meseroll
Episode 24
Theo, who is majoring in pediatric psychology, begins an internship as a junior counselor at the community center; he soon suspects that one of the children there is dyslexic.
Written by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Merlin Santana, Eugene Byrd, Lynne Thigpen, Lisa Arrindell, Yunoka Doyle
Episode 25
Theo continues his attempts to help Stanley and the other children at the community center.
Written by Ehrich Van LoweGuest stars Merlin Santana, Eugene Byrd, Lynne Thigpen, Carlton Beener, Yunoka Doyle
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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 Tibideaux
NBCUnited States
Carsey-Werner CompanyUnited States
