About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. Denise: The Saga Continues
Aired 21 September 1989 • 22 min
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.
2. Surf's Up
Aired 28 September 1989 • 22 min
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.
3. I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
Aired 5 October 1989 • 22 min
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.
4. Denise Kendall: Navy Wife
Aired 12 October 1989 • 22 min
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.
5. Theo's Gift
Aired 19 October 1989 • 22 min
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
6. Denise Kendall: Babysitter
Aired 26 October 1989 • 23 min
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
7. Shall We Dance?
Aired 2 November 1989 • 22 min
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
8. The Day the Spores Landed
Aired 9 November 1989 • 22 min
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.
9. Cliff's Wet Adventure
Aired 16 November 1989 • 22 min
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.
10. Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
Aired 30 November 1989 • 22 min
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
11. Cliff la Dolce
Aired 7 December 1989 • 22 min
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
12. Getting to Know You
Aired 14 December 1989 • 22 min
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.
13. Elvin Pays for Dinner
Aired 4 January 1990 • 22 min
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
14. Cliff's Nightmare
Aired 11 January 1990 • 22 min
Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
15. Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor
Aired 18 January 1990 • 22 min
Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.
16. The Birthday Party
Aired 25 January 1990 • 22 min
Olivia's 4th birthday.
17. Not Everybody Loves the Blues
Aired 1 February 1990 • 22 min
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
18. Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
Aired 8 February 1990 • 22 min
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
19. Mr. Sandman
Aired 15 February 1990 • 22 min
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.
20. Isn't It Romantic?
Aired 22 February 1990 • 22 min
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
21. Theo's Dirty Laundry
Aired 15 March 1990 • 22 min
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
22. What's It All About?
Aired 22 March 1990 • 22 min
Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
23. Off to See the Wretched
Aired 5 April 1990 • 22 min
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.
24. The Moves
Aired 19 April 1990 • 22 min
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
25. Live and Learn
Aired 26 April 1990 • 22 min
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
26. The Storyteller
Aired 3 May 1990 • 22 min
"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.