The Cosby Show Episode Guide

Episode Guide

The Cosby Show: Season 8 (1991 - 1992)

• Season 8 Episode 25: And So We Commence - Part Two

  Too many relatives show up for Theo's graduation; Olivia prepares to join her parents in Singapore.

• Season 8 Episode 24: And So We Commence - Part One

  Cliff invites too many guests to Theo's graduation - forcing him to do whatever is necessary to acquire extra tickets

• Season 8 Episode 23: Some Gifts Aren't Deductible

  Cliff starts his annual filing of the Huxtable income-tax return, and Kenny needs help planning a party for Deirder

• Season 8 Episode 22: You Can't Stop the Music

  Cliff finds himself on live radio with jazz stars Mario Bauza and Willie Conlon in this special musical episode

• Season 8 Episode 21: Rudy's Retreat

  Cliff accepts that Rudy is no longer a little girl as she hits adolescence

• Season 8 Episode 20: Clair's Reunion

  Clair hosts an alumnae dedicated to her old proffesor, and Cliff is persuaded he needs a makeover. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 19: Cliff and Theo Come Clean

  Theo tries to make his classmates do the right thing when they discover a wallet full of money

• Season 8 Episode 18: Cliff gets Jilted

  Vanessa and Dabnis announce suprising news at Sondra and Elvin's house warming party

• Season 8 Episode 17: The Getaway

  Cliff and Claire are happy because Sondra, Elvin and the twins are moving out. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 16: Eat, Drink and Be Wary

  Cliff is left in charge of the fridge when Claire goes away for the weekend, so Rudy and Pam believe he will prepare a junk food feast

• Season 8 Episode 15: Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle

  Kenny tries to make Rudy fall for him instead of Stanley by pretending he has a girlfriend. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 14: The Price is Wrong

  Cousin Pam helps pensioners protest against a supermarkets high prices. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 13: Theo's Future

  Theo is offered a high-paying job when he is dragged along to a corporate reception

• Season 8 Episode 12: Clair's Place

  Cliff gives an exhausted Claire a special present - a room of her own. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 11: Two is a Crowd

  Cliff finds himself teaching a class of men the facts of life. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 10: Olivia Comes Out of the Closet

  Olivia causes mayhem when she goes into hiding. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 9: For Men Only

  Cliff teaches the fact of life to a group of boys. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 8: Olivia's Field Trip

  Cliff joins a field trip with Olivia and her classmates. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 7: The Iceman Bringeth

  Vanessa's boyfriend has survived her parents - now he faces her grandmother. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 6: It's Apparent To Everyone

  Cliff and Clare become desperate for Elvin and Sondra to move out as the pair continue their hunt for a home

• Season 8 Episode 5: Warning - A Double-lit Candle Can Cause Meltdown

  Rudy is annoyed at being treated like a child, but she is found out when she sneaks to an over-15s dance club. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 4: Pam Applies to College

  Charmaine has difficulty telling Pam she is not eligible to apply for the same colleges her and Lance are trying for. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 3: Particles in Motion

  Work on Clare's extension begins, and Rudi pushes Kenny away. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 2: There's No Place Like This Home

  Cliff plans an extension, while Elvin and Sondra have designs on their own place. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 8 Episode 1: With This Ring

  Vanessa becomes engaged to an older man, and announces it to Cliff and Claire. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

The Cosby Show: Season 7 (1990 - 1991)

• Season 7 Episode 26: Theo and the Kids - Part Two

  Theo takes charge of a group of 12-year-olds, and realises that one boy shares his own problems with dyslexia

• Season 7 Episode 25: Theo and the Kids - Part One

  Theo works as a counsellor and realises he has to face his own problems when he meets a dyslexic boy. Starring Bill Cosby

• Season 7 Episode 24: Cliff and Jake

  Cliff is required to make the peace between two friends whose children are getting married. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 7 Episode 23: There's Still No Joy in Mudville

  Cliff reminisces with his father about baseball, and Frank Robinson and Joe Black join the Huxtables for an impromtu cricket match. With guest Norman Beaton

• Season 7 Episode 22: Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue

  Rudy thinks her life is a nightmare when Olivia seems to have all the grown-ups under her thumb

• Season 7 Episode 21: Home Remedies

  Cliff comes to Olivia's rescue when she is struck down by cold, before she is due to sing at Russell and Anna's wedding anniversary

• Season 7 Episode 20: No More Mr Nice Guy

  Everyone interrupts Theo's attempt to cook dinner for his girlfriend.

• Season 7 Episode 19: Return of the Clairettes

  Clair's high-school friend (Leslie Uggams) visits.

• Season 7 Episode 18: 27 and Still Cooking

  Cliff and Clair's celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary, but plans for a special day go awry

• Season 7 Episode 17: Adventures in Babysitting

  Ruby babysits Olivia for Cliff and Clair as they battle in a pinochle tournament

• Season 7 Episode 16: Total Control

  A basketball coach uses his sporting drills to help his wife through labour

• Season 7 Episode 15: Attack of the Killer Bs

  Cousin Pam is given a report card full of As and Bs

• Season 7 Episode 14: Theo's Final Final

  Theo's neglects his exams when he finds love

• Season 7 Episode 13: It's Your Move

  Sondra finds out that nothing should come between men and football

• Season 7 Episode 12: Clair's Liberation

  The kids treat menopausal Clair as elderly.

• Season 7 Episode 11: It's a Boy

  A prospective father asks Cliff for advice.

• Season 7 Episode 10: You Can Go Home Again

  Denise and Martin look for a place of their own.

• Season 7 Episode 9: The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)

  Clair is concerned because Rudy has no growing pains

• Season 7 Episode 8: Just Thinking About It - Part Two

  Part two of two. Pam receives romantic advice from Theo and his girlfriend

  Next on: Tuesday 12th January 3:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 7 Episode 7: Just Thinking About It - Part One

  Part one of two. Pam feels under pressure to show affection to her boyfriend Slide

  Next on: Tuesday 12th January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 7 Episode 6: Getting the Story

  In a school assignment, Rudy and Kenny exaggerate Cliff's job.

  Next on: Tuesday 12th January 2:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 7 Episode 5: It's All in the Game

  Cliff and Claire are needed by their offspring when they return from holiday

• Season 7 Episode 4: Period of Adjustment

  Cliff creates some house rules when a teenage relative stays

• Season 7 Episode 3: Last Barbecue

  Theo plans a bachelor party for Martin, but Denise and Sondra take the news badly

  Next on: Saturday 9th January 3:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 7 Episode 2: Bird in the Hand

  Cliff is involved in some serious bidding for a rare jazz album

  Next on: Saturday 9th January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 7 Episode 1: Same Time Next Year

  Everyone is ready for the new school year except Rudy

  Next on: Friday 8th January 3:00am EST - TV Land

The Cosby Show: Season 6 (1989 - 1990)

• Season 6 Episode 26: The Storyteller

  Cliff's great-aunt arrives to celebrate her 98th birthday. Guest starring Mavis Staples

  Next on: Friday 8th January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 25: Live and Learn

  Denise has to go back to school when she tries to become a rap teacher. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

  Next on: Thursday 7th January 3:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 24: The Moves

  Cliff's recently divorced friend has his confidence knocked, while Clair and Bernice clash in court

  Next on: Thursday 7th January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 23: The Night of the Wretched

  Vanessa lands herself in trouble at a rock concert

  Next on: Thursday 7th January 2:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 22: What's it All About?

  Cliff treats Clair to a day away from her work and home responsibilities

  Next on: Wednesday 6th January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 21: Theo's Dirty Laundry

  Cliff and Clair make a startling discovery when Theo moves in with Justine. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Tuesday 5th January 3:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 20: Isn't it Romantic?

  The men in the Huxtable household try to prove to Theo that romance lives on after taking marriage vows. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Tuesday 5th January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 19: Mr Sandman

  Guest star and tap dancer Sandman Sims teaches Olivia and Rudy some steps

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 3:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 18: Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

  Cliff and Clair refuse to give the kids an advance on their allowances, so Rudy borrows her mother's laundry money to buy the latest fashion craze and ends up in a lot of trouble

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 17: Not Everyone Loves the Blues

  An old friend of Cliff visits the Huxtable household. Guest starring BB King

  Next on: Tomorrow at 3:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 16: The Birthday Party

  A hoard of four-year-olds descends on the Huxtable household when Olivia celebrates her birthday. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

  Next on: Tomorrow at 2:30am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 15: Denise Kendall: Singles Counsellor

  Denise decides to help Vanessa's love life - whether she wants it or not

  Next on: Tomorrow at 2:00am EST - TV Land
• Season 6 Episode 14: Cliff's Nightmare

  Cliff's conscience haunts his dreams after a midnight feast

• Season 6 Episode 13: Elvin Pays for Dinner

  Sondra allows Elvin to go out for dinner with his former school friend and her sister

• Season 6 Episode 12: Getting to Know You

  The ladies go shopping, leaving Cliff and Martin to spend some time together. Meanwhile, Sondra tries to persuade Elvin to dress up as a Christmas elf

• Season 6 Episode 11: Cliff La Douce

  Cliff is left holding the baby when Clair and Denise are away, and Theo discovers that having a child in tow attracts women

• Season 6 Episode 10: Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

  Denise worries about meeting Martin's parents, convinced that his mother hates her. Things get off to a bad start, but Cliff discovers he shares a passion with Martin's father

• Season 6 Episode 9: Cliff's Wet Adventure

  The family shares Thanksgiving with the Huxtables, and Martin's former wife Paula turns up. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 6 Episode 8: The Day the Spores Landed

  Cliff has a dream in which he, Theo, Elvin and Martin are pregnant and about to give birth. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 6 Episode 7: Shall We Dance?

  Ruby develops a crush on her classmate Clarence

• Season 6 Episode 6: Denise Kendall: Babysitter

  Denise babysits Sondra's twins for one night, and soon changes her views on childcare. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 6 Episode 5: Theo's Gift

  Theo receives low grades at college, leading Cliff and Claire to think it may be medical

• Season 6 Episode 4: Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

  Denise and her husband find a home at a Naval Base, and Cliff gets to know his step-grandaughter

• Season 6 Episode 3: I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

  Vanessa thinks she is acting like an adult by drinking alcohol - until Denise has to help her home

• Season 6 Episode 2: Surf's Up

  Cliff bails Theo and his flatmates out when they get into trouble with the landlord

• Season 6 Episode 1: Denise: The Saga Continues

  Denise returns from Africa with her new husband and step-daughter in tow

The Cosby Show: Season 5 (1988 - 1989)

• Season 5 Episode 26: 57 Varieties

  Theo is excited about his trip to Egypt, but his parents do not seem to share his enthusiasm

• Season 5 Episode 25: Day of the Locusts

  Clair and Francine decide to look after their grandchildren when Sondra is ill. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 5 Episode 24: What He Did for Love

  Denny finds a watch and gives it to Jade, but when she discovers it is stolen she dumps him

• Season 5 Episode 23: A Room with No View

  Cliff and Clair's patience is tested by Vanessa and Rudy's constant bickering

• Season 5 Episode 22: Birthday Blues

  Clair gets depressed on her birthday so one of Cliff's colleagues decides to serenade her. Placido Domingo guest stars

• Season 5 Episode 21: Theo's Women

  When Justine catches Theo kissing another woman, his excuse does not get him off the hook. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 5 Episode 20: It Comes and It Goes

  Sondra is overwhelmed by the demands of her twins, but when she visits the family she finds the men are more interested in her husband

  Next on: Tuesday 12th January 4:30am EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 19: The Boys of Winter

  Cliff relives a basketball match in which he played against a younger, female team

  Next on: Sunday 10th January 7:30pm EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 18: The Dead End Kids Meet Dr Lotus

  Theo consults a voodoo doctor when he has trouble with his love life

  Next on: Sunday 10th January 7:00pm EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 17: Can I Say Something, Please?

  Rudy complains about the house rules, so Cliff and Clair let her stay up as long as she wants

  Next on: Thursday 7th January 4:30am EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 16: No Way Baby

  One of Cliff's patients has a surprising visit from her long-lost grandfather

  Next on: Wednesday 6th January 4:30am EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 15: The Lost Weekend

  Theo invites his friends round while the rest of the family are away

  Next on: Tuesday 5th January 4:30am EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 14: Mrs Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten

  Clair gets invited onto a public affairs TV show - but not for the reasons she thought

  Next on: Sunday 3rd January 7:30pm EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 13: Cliff Babysits

  Cliff is left to babysit his daughter's two-month-old twins

  Next on: Sunday 3rd January 7:00pm EST - WGN America
• Season 5 Episode 12: Truth or Consequences

  Vanessa gets Theo and Rudy to help her plan a secret evening out with her boyfriend

• Season 5 Episode 11: Is There a Hamster in the House?

  Rudy babysits her friend's hamster, but problems arise when the rodent falls ill

• Season 5 Episode 10: If the Dress Fits Wear It

  Clair goes on a crash diet so she can fit into the dress she plans to wear for Cliff's hospital benefit

• Season 5 Episode 9: How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

  A voice tutor helps Kara and Janet with their musical careers. Jazz singer Betty Carter guest stars

• Season 5 Episode 8: Cyranoise de Bergington

  Theo (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) wants a date with Julia (Naomi Campbell) but needs his best friend's (Troy Winbush) help.

• Season 5 Episode 7: The Birth - Part Two

  Part two of two. The family find out Sondra has given birth to twins, and Elvin announces he is going to attend medical school after all

• Season 5 Episode 6: The Birth - Part One

  Part one of two. Cliff and Clair are told to stay at home when Sondra goes into labour, but they can't stand missing all the action. Guest starring Naomi Campbell

• Season 5 Episode 5: Out of Brooklyn

  Denise finds her dream job, but she needs her parents' consent before taking it. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 5 Episode 4: Move It

  Sondra and Elvin are persuaded to move out of their cramped apartment before the baby is born

• Season 5 Episode 3: Rudy's All-Nighter

  Rudy's pint-sized pal stays the night and Theo struggles with his first college homework. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Keshia Knight Pulliam

• Season 5 Episode 2: The Physical

  Cliff goes for his annual check-up with Dr Herbert. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 5 Episode 1: Together Again and Again

  Denise upsets her parents when she announces she will not be returning to college. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

The Cosby Show: Season 4 (1987 - 1988)

• Season 4 Episode 24: Gone Fishin'

  Theo is interviewed by a reporter after he lands a mighty catch on a fishing trip

• Season 4 Episode 23: The Prom

  Theo attempts to give his date the best prom night money can buy. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 4 Episode 22: Home for the Weekend

  The family eagerly await Denise's return from college

• Season 4 Episode 21: Trust Me

  A friend brings her marital woes to sympathetic Clair.

• Season 4 Episode 20: Petanque

  Cliff and his friend get competitive over a game of boules, much to the amusement of their wives. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 4 Episode 19: Once Upon a Time

  Rudy falls asleep and her fairy-tale comes to life in her dreams. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 4 Episode 18: Waterworks

  Theo discovers a leaking pipe in the bathroom and Clair does all she can to prevent Cliff from repairing it. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 4 Episode 17: The Drum Major

  Vanessa prepares a drum-major audition; guest Dub Taylor.

• Season 4 Episode 16: The Visit

  Theo is prevented from visiting a friend in hospital. Comedy, starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner

• Season 4 Episode 15: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

  Rudy refuses to learn the violin, while Vanessa imagines Theo is psychic. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 4 Episode 14: Bookworm

  Clair's book group invites men along for the first time, but she tries to discourage Cliff from attending

• Season 4 Episode 13: The Show Must Go On

  Cliff takes Rudy and her friends to a vaudeville show - but she is far from amused. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 4 Episode 12: The Locker Room

  Theo worries about Vanessa's reputation when she accepts a date with Lyle

• Season 4 Episode 11: Dance Mania

  Clair gives Theo tickets to a dance show on TV, and Cliff receives maths lessons from Vanessa. Comedy, guest starring Adam Sandler

• Season 4 Episode 10: Where's Rudy?

  Clair enters a contest at the shops and forces everyone to come and support her - but Rudy soon gets bored and wanders off. Comedy, starring Phylicia Rashad and Keshia Knight Pulliam

• Season 4 Episode 9: Looking Back - Part Two

  Part two of two. The family try to help Elvin and Sondra patch up their differences, while reliving a few of their previous misadventures

• Season 4 Episode 8: Looking Back - Part One

  Part one of two. The family tries to help Elvin and Sondra patch up their differences

• Season 4 Episode 7: Autumn Gifts

  Sondra and Elvin come up with an unusual promotional idea for their wilderness store, while Cliff and his father visit the Huxtables' neighbour

• Season 4 Episode 6: That's Not What I Said

  Theo's run-in with the law sets Cliff and Clair at odds.

• Season 4 Episode 5: Shakespeare

  Theo and Cockroach struggle with Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, and Denise visits for the weekend

• Season 4 Episode 4: Cliff's Mistake

  Cliff loses his neighbour's drill, while Theo and Vanessa help Rudy prepare for Hallowe'en

• Season 4 Episode 3: It's Not Easy Being Green

  Rudy learns a valuable lesson in playing by the rules, while Theo and Cliff give Vanessa's friend Robert advice on the opposite sex

• Season 4 Episode 2: Theogate

  Theo makes the family late for the opening of Vanessa's school play

• Season 4 Episode 1: Call of the Wild

  In an attempt to escape the rat-race, Sondra and Elvin open a camping shop in Brooklyn

The Cosby Show: Season 3 (1986 - 1987)

• Season 3 Episode 25: Hillman

  The family visits Denise's college to attend the celebrations of its retiring president. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 3 Episode 24: Planning Parenthood

  Cliff treats Rudy and her friends to lunch at an expensive restaurant. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 3 Episode 23: Bald and Beautiful

  Cliff receives a visit from a fun-loving old friend. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 22: Andalusian Flu

  Cliff and Clair come down with influenza, and Theo offers to help out with the house and kids so they can get some rest. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 21: I Know That You Know

  The Huxtables get together to play a practical joke on Cliff. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 20: Cliff's 50th Birthday

  The Huxtables celebrate Cliff's 50th birthday. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

  Next on: Monday 11th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 3 Episode 19: The Shower

  Denise becomes worried about her friend when she and Clair attend a bridal shower. Comedy, starring Lisa Bonet and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 18: You Only Hurt the One You Love

  Rudy's games with Theo end in her getting hurt. Comedy, with Keshia Knight Pulliam and Malcolm-Jamal Warner

• Season 3 Episode 17: Calling Doctor Huxtable

  Cliff has a busy time at the hospital delivering three babies. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 3 Episode 16: Denise Gets an Opinion

  Denise waits anxiously for her blind date. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Lisa Bonet

• Season 3 Episode 15: Say Hello to a Good Buy

  Cliff attempts to hustle a car salesman, but things drastically wrong, not helped by Rudy ruining his encyclopedia collection. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 14: Rudy Spends the Night

  Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable make a concerted effort to entertain Rudy when she spends the night at their home. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 13: Monster Man Huxtable

  Sondra and Elvin pay a visit on the way to the threatre and stay to teach Theo some wrestling moves. Comedy, starrinbg Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 12: Cliff in Charge

  Cliff babysits while Clair visits Denise at college. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 3 Episode 11: War Stories

  Cliff's Navy memories are interrupted by his dad. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 3 Episode 10: A Girl and Her Dog

  Rudy finds a lost dog and wants to keep it. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 9: Denise Gets a D

  Denise receives a D grade for her college English paper. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 3 Episode 8: Vanessa's Rich

  Vanessa gets involved in a fist fight at school after her classmates decide she is spoilt. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 7: Theo's Flight

  Theo decides he wants to learn to fly, while Rudy brings home her first boyfriend. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 6: The March

  Theo receives an insight into the Washington civil rights march from his grandparents. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

  Next on: Monday 11th January 3:30am EST - WGN America
• Season 3 Episode 5: Mother, May I?

  Vanessa decides to wear make-up against her parents' wishes. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

  Next on: Monday 11th January 3:00am EST - WGN America
• Season 3 Episode 4: Man Talk

  Theo has trouble choosing between his girlfriend and a new beauty in school. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 3: Golden Anniversary

  The Huxtable grandparents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 2: Food for Thought

  Going on a diet leaves Cliff with hunger pains. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 3 Episode 1: Bring 'em Back Alive

  Rudy discovers a snake in the basement. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

The Cosby Show: Season 2 (1985 - 1986)

• Season 2 Episode 25: Denise's Decision

  Denise has to decide which college she wants to attend. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 24: Off to the Races

  One of Cliff's old sporting rivals invites him to take part in a charity race. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 23: The Card Game

  When his pinochle partner becomes ill, Cliff seeks a substitute. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 22: Theo's Holiday

  Theo is under the impression life is easy, so the family dish up a lesson in reality. Bill Cosby stars

• Season 2 Episode 21: An Early Spring

  Theo's maths test is interrupted when his teacher goes into labour. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 2 Episode 20: Close to Home

  A friend of Cliff is touched by the closeness of the Huxtable clan. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 19: Full House

  Cliff is really tired and longs to find peace and quiet at home. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 18: A Touch of Wonder

  Denise and Theo are involved in a car accident with a superstar. Guest starring Stevie Wonder

  Next on: Monday 4th January 3:30am EST - WGN America
• Season 2 Episode 17: Play It Again, Russell

  Cliff convinces his retired father to rejoin his old band. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

• Season 2 Episode 16: The Dentist

  Rudy is nervous about getting dental treatment, but an unorthodox dentist helps her get over her fears. Guest starring Danny Kaye

• Season 2 Episode 15: Theo and the Cockroach

  When an exam on Macbeth comes up, Theo and his pal decide they'll pass without bothering to read the play. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 14: Vanessa's Bad Grade

  A new love interest in class distracts Vanessa from her schoolwork. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 13: The Auction

  Clair tries to reclaim part of her family's heritage - a valuable painting by a great uncle. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 12: Mrs Westlake

  Theo is horrified when Cliff invites his teacher to dinner. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 11: Denise's Friend

  A friend of Cliff's daughter asks him for medical advice. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 10: Clair's Toe

  Clair and Cliff compete to see who has more style. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 9: Clair's Sister

  Clair's sister Sara announces her engagement. Bill Cosby stars

• Season 2 Episode 8: Denise Drives

  Denise gets her driving licence and wants to buy the first car she sets eyes on. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 7: Rudy Suits Up

  Clair worries about Rudy when she joins the pee-wee football team. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 6: Hallowe'en

  The family go all out to celebrate Hallowe'en. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 5: Theo and the Older Woman

  When Theo meets an attractive friend of Denise, he agrees to help with her homework. Starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 4: Cliff in Love

  Sondra is smitten by her regular boyfriend. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

• Season 2 Episode 3: Happy Anniversary

  Cliff plans a 49th wedding anniversary celebration for his parents. Bill Cosby stars

• Season 2 Episode 2: The Juicer

  Cliff is thrilled when he gets a new toy. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Tuesday 12th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 2 Episode 1: First Day of School

  Cliff and Clair are delighted it's the end of the kids' vacation, and don't hide their enthusiasm. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Tuesday 12th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon

The Cosby Show: Season 1 (1984 - 1985)

• Season 1 Episode 23: Mr Quiet

  Theo helps a boy who is bullied in the playground. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Monday 11th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 22: Slumber Party

  Rudy has no-one to play with, so Cliff allows her to invite friends over. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Sunday 10th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 21: The Younger Woman

  Clair is delighted when Cliff's widower friend finds a new woman. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Sunday 10th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 20: Back to the Track, Jack

  Cliff is asked to compete in a relay race with several of his former college teammates. Comedy starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Monday 4th January 3:00am EST - WGN America
• Season 1 Episode 19: Clair's Case

  Clair challenges a mechanic's work after he rips off her daughter. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Saturday 9th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 18: Vanessa's New Class

  Vanessa receives disappointing grades in her science project. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Friday 8th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 17: Theo and the Joint

  Cliff and Clair are worried when they find a joint in one of Theo's books. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Friday 8th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 16: Jitterbug Break

  Cliff invites his pals to watch when Denise has a break-dancing party. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Thursday 7th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 15: Physician of the Year

  Cliff is picked for a prestigious award. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Thursday 7th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 14: Independence Day

  Theo gets his ear pierced, much to Cliff's annoyance. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Wednesday 6th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 13: Father's Day

  The kids surprise Cliff with a special Father's Day present. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Wednesday 6th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 12: Rudy's Sick

  The one day Clair has to attend an important interview, Rudy gets sick. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Tuesday 5th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 11: You're Not a Mother Night

  Cliff takes Clair on a night out. Bill Cosby stars

• Season 1 Episode 10: Bonjour Sondra

  Sandra comes home from college with plans to holiday in Paris. Bill Cosby stars

• Season 1 Episode 9: How Ugly Is He?

  Denise's new boyfriend comes to dinner. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Monday 4th January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 8: Play It Again Vanessa

  Vanessa is given lessons to learn the clarinet. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Monday 4th January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 7: One More Time

  Clair gets broody when she babysits a one-month-old child. Starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 6: Breaking with Tradition

  Cliff's father comes to visit the family. Starring Bill Cosby and Earl Hyman

  Next on: Saturday 2nd January 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 5: A Shirt Story

  Cliff orders Theo to return an expensive designer shirt he has bought, so the youngster gets Denise to make a counterfeit version

  Next on: Tomorrow at 4:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 4: Is That My Boy?

  Cliff is overjoyed when Theo is picked for the school football team. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Tomorrow at 4:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 3: Bad Dreams

  Vanessa learns a lesson when she goes against her parents' advice. Bill Cosby stars

  Next on: Tomorrow at 3:30am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 2: Goodbye, Mr. Fish

  When Rudy's goldfish dies, Cliff is unsure how to break the news. Comedy, starring Bill Cosby

  Next on: Tomorrow at 3:00am EST - Nickelodeon
• Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot

  Pilot episode of the comedy, starring Bill Cosby. Theo brings home a bad report card and confesses to Cliff he has no intention of going to college, much to Clair's dismay

The Cosby Show: Special (1990)

• Stuff From Our Trunk

  The cast presents favorite moments and outtakes from past shows.