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Season 2 – The Cosby Show

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"The Cosby Show" centers on the lives of the Huxtables: obstetrician Cliff and his lawyer wife Claire, their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa and Rudy, and son Theo. Based on the standup comedy of Bill Cosby, the show focused on his observations of family life. Although based on comedy, the series also addresses some more serious topics, such as learning disabilities and teen pregnancy.

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Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press 06/15/2021
The Cosby Show is blessed with fine writers who can take a very traditional family comedy format and avoid most of the predictable cliches while telling their stories. Go to Full Review Ed Siegel Boston Globe 06/15/2021
Their concerns are human -- not sitcom -- concerns... This is undeniably a reality-based program. And an undeniably funny one. Go to Full Review David Bianculli Philadelphia Inquirer 06/15/2021
It's astounding how natural, credible and charming Keshia Knight Pulliam is as little Rudy Huxtable... Keshia is more than just a breath of fresh air: She's a one-kid revolution, no less astounding a story than the success of The Cosby Show itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 20 25 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In memory of Malcom-Jamal Warner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 04/20/2022 this show gets funnier and funnier See more Read all reviews
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Bill Cosby

Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable

Phylicia Rashad

Clair Huxtable

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Theo Huxtable

Tempestt Bledsoe

Vanessa Huxtable

Lisa Bonet

Denise Huxtable Kendall

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Rudy Huxtable

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 1985 First Day of School After three months of household turmoil, Cliff and Clair welcome the beginning of the school year. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 1985 The Juicer Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 1985 Happy Anniversary Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 1985 Cliff in Love Cliff gives advice to a young man whom he would like to be Sondra's steady boyfriend. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 1985 Theo and the Older Woman Theo goes out of his way to impress one of Denise's girlfriends (Robin Givens); Cliff tries to cure his lovesick son. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 1985 Halloween Vanessa gets a chance to talk to the cutest boy at school at her first Halloween party. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 1985 Rudy Suits Up Rudy becomes the star of a youth football team, but Cliff is worried about safety. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 1985 Denise Drives Cliff gives Denise some pointers as she prepares to buy her first car. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 21, 1985 Clair's Sister Clair's sister becomes engaged; Cliff struggles to beat his father-in-law (Joe Williams) at chess. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 5, 1985 Clair's Toe Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 12, 1985 Denise's Friend Denise's friend seeks medical advice from Cliff about a problem she is keeping from her parents. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 2, 1986 Mrs. Westlake Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 9, 1986 The Auction Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 16, 1986 Vanessa's Bad Grade Vanessa tries to hide her bad report card from her parents; she and Denise fight over a sweater. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 30, 1986 Theo and Cockroach Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.". Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 1986 The Dentist Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye). Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 13, 1986 Play It Again, Russell Cliff's ex-musician dad (Earle Hyman) plans to come out of retirement to play trombone at a jam session in memory of an old friend; Rudy tells knock-knock jokes. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 20, 1986 A Touch of Wonder Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 27, 1986 Full House When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 13, 1986 Close to Home Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 20, 1986 An Early Spring Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 3, 1986 Theo's Holiday The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities. Details Episode 23 Aired May 1, 1986 The Card Game Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game. Details Episode 24 Aired May 8, 1986 Off to the Races Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival. Details Episode 25 Aired May 15, 1986 Denise's Decision Denise's decision about what college she will attend becomes complicated when Cliff and his father give their advice. Details

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The Cosby Show — Season 2

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 26, 1985