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Season 5 – 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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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 20 26 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In memory of Malcolm-Jamal Warner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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 Oct 6, 1988 Together Again, and Again Denise shocks everyone when she announces she will not return to Hillman College. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 1988 The Physical Cliff (Bill Cosby) frantically gets in shape for his annual physical. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 20, 1988 Rudy's All-Nighter Rudy invites a precocious friend to have a sleep-over, and Cliff agrees to perform a comedy routine. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 27, 1988 Move It The family wants better accommodations for Elvin and expectant Sondra. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 1988 Out of Brooklyn Denise must convince her parents that she has found the perfect job. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 1988 The Birth The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1988 The Birth The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1988 Cyranoise De Bergington Theo wants a date with Julia (Naomi Campbell) but needs his best friend's (Troy Winbush) help; Rudy owes money to her father. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1988 How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? A voice teacher (Betty Carter) helps Vanessa and her friends polish a musical act. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 1988 If the Dress Fits, Wear It Clair hires a fitness instructor (Debbie Allen) to get her back into shape. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 1988 Is There a Hamster in the House? The hamster Rudy is watching for a friend falls ill during the night. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 29, 1988 Truth or Consequences Vanessa tells a fib so she can rendezvous with her boyfriend. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 12, 1989 Cliff Babysits Cliff baby-sits the twins and offers them plenty of grandfatherly advice. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 26, 1989 Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten Clair appears as a guest panelist on a public affairs TV show. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 2, 1989 The Lost Weekend When Cliff and Clair are away, Theo's small gathering erupts into a wild party. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 1989 No Way, Baby Cliff tries to coax the grandfather (Sammy Davis Jr.) of an unwed mother-to-be into providing moral support for the girl. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 9, 1989 Can I Say Something, Please? Cliff and Clair let Rudy stay up as late as she wants when she complains about all the house rules. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 16, 1989 The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus Theo's troubles with Justine (Michelle Thomas) inspire him to visit a voodoo doctor (Moses Gunn). Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 23, 1989 The Boys of Winter Former NBA stars (Bill Bradley, Dave DeBusschere, Walt Hazzard, Wali Jones), portray doctors who play a basketball game against younger women (Nancy Lieberman-Cline, Teresa Edwards). Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 9, 1989 It Comes and It Goes Sondra and Elvin get child-rearing advice from their families. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 16, 1989 Theo's Women Theo's girlfriend (Michelle Thomas) catches him kissing another woman. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 30, 1989 Birthday Blues Clair's 46th-birthday apprehension is alleviated when Cliff's doctor friend (Placido Domingo) serenades her. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 13, 1989 A Room With No View Cliff and Clair come up with a plan to end Vanessa and Rudy's endless bickering. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 27, 1989 What He Did for Love Theo's friend (Troy Winbush) unwittingly gives an expensive watch to his girlfriend (Vanessa Williams). Details Episode 25 Aired May 4, 1989 Day of the Locusts Elvin's mother and Clair use Sondra's strep throat as an excuse to take the babies. Details Episode 26 Aired May 11, 1989 57 Varieties Cliff and Clair are reluctant to let Theo go with his class on an Egyptian archaeological dig. Details

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The Cosby Show — Season 5

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 1988