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Season 5 – A Different World

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Denise Huxtable is in "a different world" -- predominantly black Hillman College -- in this popular "Cosby Show" spinoff. A sophomore, Denise shares her quarters with divorced freshman Jaleesa and naive Maggie, one of Hillman's few white students. Other Hillman students include Whitley, a Southern belle full of attitude; Dwayne, a math major, and his best friend, Ron; and Col. Taylor, aka "Dr. War."
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Rubie s @RT69427102 May 2 Removing a star because of the break up but that wedding scene is amazing. Lord I can watch it over and over without a problem. See more Read all reviews
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Bill Cosby

Creator

Jasmine Guy

Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne

Kadeem Hardison

Dwayne Cleophus Wayne

Dawnn Lewis

Jaleesa Vinson Taylor

Cree Summer

Winifred "Freddie" Brooks

Darryl M. Bell

Ronald "Ron" Johnson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 1991 We've Only Just Begun Dorm director Whitley has a run-in with a street-smart freshman; Dwayne plans a surprise for Whitley. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 26, 1991 The Dwayne Mutiny Dwayne is not getting any support when Whitley threatens to walk out and his algebra class mutinies. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 1991 Home Is Where the Fire Is Bickering distracts Whitley and Kim from a hazard in Lena's (Jada Pinkett) room. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 1991 Almost Working Girl When Jaleesa sends Freddie on a temporary job at Whitley's workplace, she insults an executive (Beverly Todd). Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 17, 1991 In the Eye of the Storm As a hurricane batters the campus, Ron and Freddie confront their differences while trapped together. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 1991 Rule Number One ... Dwayne fails to foresee the consequences of his tutoring Lena (Jada Pinkett); Ron goes into the cosmetics business. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 31, 1991 Baby, I'm a Star Kim's new-found arrogance loses her a spot in Ron's band; Col. Taylor frets over his age. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 7, 1991 Liza Who-Little Whitley's wealthy cousin Liza (Jasmine Guy in a dual role) goes husband-hunting at Hillman. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 14, 1991 To Tell the Truth Dwayne gets into hot water when he is spotted holding hands with a woman other than Whitley. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 21, 1991 Do You Take This Woman? As his wedding nears, Dwayne's cold feet are thawed by the hot tempers of the combative future mothers-in-law. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 5, 1991 Mammy Dearest Whitley plans for a display of slave art until Lena (Jada Pinkett) reveals that Gilbert's ancestors owned slaves. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 19, 1991 The Twelve Steps of Christmas Dwayne and Whitley go separately to a Christmas party, unaware the other will be there. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 2, 1992 Just Another Four-Letter Word Ron is forced to move out of his apartment after he spends the rent money pursuing his music career. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 16, 1992 The Cat's in the Cradle Ron and Dwayne's version of a racial clash differs from that of three students from a rival school, landing all the students in jail. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 23, 1992 Prisoner of Love Dwayne and Ron are suspicious of a new student who attracts Whitley. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 30, 1992 Bedroom at the Top Whitley's boss (Tom Wright) puts her in a difficult position; Terrence (Cory Tyler) finally decides on a major. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 13, 1992 May the Best Man Win A Hillman graduate (Joe Morton) asks the group to join his campaign for state senator; the Pit may close. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 20, 1992 Kiss You Back Dwayne is left out as Byron (Joe Morton) romances Whitley; Ron's playboy reputation dooms his dating days. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 27, 1992 Conflict of Interest Charmaine (Karen Malina White) and Lance (Allen Payne) visit the campus after she is accepted; Dwayne is caught in Whitley's room. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 12, 1992 Sellmates A car buyer (Jana Marie Hupp) outwits Ron in his new job; Kim hears from a medical school. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 2, 1992 Do the Write Thing Lena's embellishment of her father's past earns her a journalism scholarship; Whitley commits a public gaffe. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 23, 1992 Love Taps Lena (Jada Pinkett) suspects that a rapper (Edafe Okurume) is putting his woman-hating lyrics into practice. Details Episode 23 Aired May 7, 1992 Special Delivery Byron (Joe Morton) sweeps Whitley off her feet on election night; Jaleesa goes into labor. Details Episode 24 Aired May 14, 1992 Save the Best for Last Dwayne visits Whitley the night before her wedding to apologize for his mistakes. Details Episode 25 Aired May 14, 1992 Save the Best for Last Dwayne attends the wedding, and Whitney realizes that she can not marry Byron. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Bill Cosby
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 1991
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