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Season 6 – 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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Steve Greene IndieWire 11/27/2018
A Different World" remains a unique and groundbreaking sitcom, set inside a world never before mined in comedy: a fictional historically black college. Go to Full Review Corinne Cummings Rolling Stone 11/27/2018
Thankfully, the show's supporting characters - Whitley Gilbert, Jaleesa, Coach Walter Oakes and the unforgettable style icon Dwayne Wayne - easily stepped into the spotlight, and kept things buzzing along for another five seasons. Go to Full Review Joe Reid Decider 09/11/2018
The comings and goings at the fictional historically black university Hillman College made for a show that was funny, compelling, and way more fearless about addressing the politics of its day than its predecessor was. Go to Full Review William Evans Black Nerd Problems 09/11/2018
ADW was a comedy, but it was a comedy rooted in the very real world and didn't shy away from the real world challenges for young people making their way through the world. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 09/11/2018
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A Different World succeeds thanks to great casting, rich characters, and the interactions of the classmates' unique personalities; all hail from backgrounds as diverse as the list of their hometowns. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rubie s @RT69427102 05/02/2025 Love this season and I love all the story line and married life of the Wayne was the best thing ever. I wish I had more episode of even a movie. My love for this show and the great writing and directing is top tier. See more Jim @RT02842098 08/25/2023 R u serkous 100% ur on crack was good but not c"mon See more Read all reviews
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Bill Cosby

Creator

William Cosby Jr. Ed.D.

Creator

Jasmine Guy

Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne

Kadeem Hardison

Dwayne Cleophus Wayne

Darryl M. Bell

Ronald "Ron" Johnson

Cree Summer

Winifred "Freddie" Brooks

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1992 Honeymoon in L.A. Whitley and Dwayne tell new students about their honeymoon in Los Angeles. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 1992 Honeymoon in L.A. Whitney and Dwayne search for each other after being separated during their honeymoon in Los Angeles. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 1992 Interior Desecration or Sofa, So Good Whitley and Dwayne try to combine their possessions in the new apartment. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 1992 Somebody Say Ho! Freddie puts her law school studies to good use when Terrell is brought up on charges of verbal abuse. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 1992 Really Gross Anatomy Kim "tosses her cookies" on Professor Murphy when she tries to dissect her first cadaver; Dwayne hosts a party while Whitley is out of town. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 1992 Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Axed Whitley tries to convince Dwayne to invest in an expensive painting, then loses her job; Ron and Kim reach a crossroads. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 1992 The Little Mister In Dwayne's dream, Whitley is running for president against other women. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 1992 Baby, It's Cold Outside Whitley phones "The Montel Williams Show" for marital advice, not realizing everyone at school is listening in. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 1992 Faith, Hope & Charity Dwayne's mother (Patti LaBelle), Mrs. Gilbert (Diahann Carroll) and her young date go to the Waynes' for Thanksgiving. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 12, 1992 Faith, Hope & Charity Dwayne's mother (Patti LaBelle), Mrs. Gilbert (Diahann Carroll) and her young date go to the Waynes' for Thanksgiving. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 19, 1992 The Original Teacher Dwayne tries to convince two rival gang members that their friendship is more important than gang ties. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 1992 Occupational Hazards An officious claims officer makes it difficult for Whitley to get unemployment; Lena forms a women's literary society. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 17, 1992 White Christmas Freddie gets a holiday visit from her mother (Anita Morris); Whitley spends Christmas day at her new job. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 7, 1993 To Whit, With Love Dwayne lends a hand when Whitley teaches a remedial class; Lena (Jada Pinkett) tries to get a date with Dorian (Bumper Robinson). Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 14, 1993 Happy Birthday to Moi Dwayne conspires with Kim to stay one step ahead of Whitley, who wants to plan her own surprise birthday party. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 21, 1993 Mind Your Own Business En Vogue guest star as four frumpy choir members who Ron and Charmaine try to transform into the opening act. Details Episode 17 Aired May 8, 1993 When One Door Closes ... A Japanese corporation woos Dwayne for his software; Whitley is pregnant. Details Episode 18 Aired May 8, 1993 When One Door Closes ... A Japanese corporation woos Dwayne for his software; Whitley is pregnant. Details Episode 19 Aired May 27, 1993 Lean on Me Dwayne discovers that his ex-girlfriend will be conducting his interview when he applies for a summer job. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 3, 1993 Dancing Machines Freddie asks Ron to host a dance-a-thon; Dwayne and Whitley allow one of her students to stay with them for the weekend. Details Episode 21 Aired Jun 10, 1993 Cabin in the Sky Dwayne and Whitley plan a romantic getaway in the mountains; Mr. Gaines leaves his son in charge of the Pit. Details Episode 22 Aired Jul 9, 1993 Great X-Pectations Terrell (Patrick Y. Malone) is caught with a handgun in the classroom; Spencer (Michael Ralph) proposes to Kim. Details Episode 23 Aired Jun 24, 1993 Homey, Don't Ya Know Me? Lena is torn between the past and the present when her old boyfriend and friends from Baltimore come for a visit. Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 10, 1993 College Kid Ex-baseball great Langston Paige (Billy Dee Williams) leases part of his home to the college kids. Details Episode 25 Aired Jul 2, 1993 A Rock, a River, a Lena Lena visits Hillman College to dedicate a scholarship in her grandmother's name. Details

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Season Info

Director
Kadeem Hardison
Creator
Bill Cosby, William Cosby Jr. Ed.D.
Executive Producer
Marcy Carsey, Caryn Mandabach, Tom Werner, Usan Fales
Screenwriter
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Ron Moseley
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 1992
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