Best Episodes
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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"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 30 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 29 votes.
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 episode was rated 7.86 from 29 votes.
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 25 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 47 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 50 votes.
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 27 votes.
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 25 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 33 votes.
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
The episode was rated 8.15 from 34 votes.
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 36 votes.
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
The episode was rated 8.24 from 29 votes.
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
The episode was rated 8.24 from 29 votes.
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
The episode was rated 8.44 from 32 votes.
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
The episode was rated 8.48 from 33 votes.
