The Cosby Show
(1984)
Originaltitel: The Cosby Show
Skapad av: Bill Cosby / Michael Leeson / Ed. Weinberger
Release: 1984-09-01
TV-bolag: NBC
Längd per avsnitt: 25 min min
Status: AVSLUTAD
Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), and his wife Clair was a successful attorney. They had five children: Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and Rudy. Sondra was rarely seen during the first season because she was away at Princeton. She became a regular character in the second season, and was usually seen with her on-again off-again beau, Elvin. They eventually married and had twins; but not before stunning their families by announcing the fact... (TheTVDB)
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Pilot Presentation
1984-09-20
Pilot Presentation
1984-09-20
Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 Ds. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as he feels that he is destined to be a regular person. Cliff uses Monopoly money to teach him about the economic realities that many blue-collar workers must face. He...
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Goodbye, Mr. Fish
1984-09-27
Goodbye, Mr. Fish
1984-09-27
When Rudys pet fish, Lamont, dies, Cliff tries to bring the family together for a funeral in the bathroom. The festivities end when Rudy gets bored and leaves to watch TV.
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Bad Dreams
1984-10-04
Bad Dreams
1984-10-04
Vanessa claims that she is old enough to watch a scary movie, but Cliff still forbids it. Vanessa sneaks out anyway, but ends up having nightmares as a result.
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Is That My Boy?
1984-10-11
Is That My Boy?
1984-10-11
Freshman Theo tries out for the football team and makes it. Cliff is overjoyed, but his pride falters when he discovers his son will never be a star. Theo, however, is just happy being on the team.
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A Shirt Story
1984-10-18
A Shirt Story
1984-10-18
Theo wants to impress a girl by wearing an expensive shirt by designer Gordon Gartrelle. Since Cliff and Clair will not pay for it, Denise offers to make a copy of the shirt for him. Guest appearance by Kadeem Hardison, who years later would portray Dwayne Wayne on the Cosby Show spinoff, A...
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Breaking With Tradition
1984-10-25
Breaking With...
1984-10-25
Cliffs father, Russell, pays a visit and begins questioning Cliff about the kids college choices. He asks Denise about Hillman, his and Cliffs alma mater. Denise is dead-set against it at first, until Russell tells her that the males outnumber the females there. First appearance of Earle Hyman as...
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One More Time
1984-11-01
One More Time
1984-11-01
While Clair cares for a friends baby, she begins to consider having another. Cliff desperately tries to talk her out of it, claiming that babies are false advertising. Clairs mother, Carrie, then reminds her that the older you are when you have kids, the older youll be if they end up having to come...
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Play It Again, Vanessa
1984-11-08
Play It Again,...
1984-11-08
Vanessa plays clarinet in the schools orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play the instrument. She plays an embarrassing solo at the school concert, but her parents support her anyway. Guest Dizzy Gillespie as Mr. Hampton, Vanessas music teacher.
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How Ugly Is He?
1984-11-15
How Ugly Is He?
1984-11-15
Denise has a new boyfriend, David, but is reluctant to bring him home. She fears that Cliff will, like always, make fun of the boy and ruin her chances with him. Cliff and Clair are initially impressed with David until he expresses some unwanted opinions about medicine and the law at dinner....
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Bon Jour Sondra
1984-11-22
Bon Jour Sondra
1984-11-22
Sondra, the eldest Huxtable child makes her first appearance when she visits home for Thanksgiving. She plans on going to Paris for the summer, and hopes that her parents will support the decision.
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You're Not a Mother Night
1984-12-06
You're Not a Mother...
1984-12-06
Clair is exhausted from constantly caring for the children. Cliff decides to take her out on the town for Youre Not a Mother Night. They go to a fancy restaurant and hotel. While there, some of Clairs motherly instincts start kicking in-but they stop in time for a romantic evening.
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Rudy's Sick
1984-12-13
Rudy's Sick
1984-12-13
Clair could be named partner at her law firm if an interview goes well-but Rudy is sick! Cliff vows to take care of her while Clair works, and engages in some unique doctoring methods. Clair is named partner and Rudy is fine by the end.
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Father's Day
1984-12-20
Father's Day
1984-12-20
Cliff complains about the poor quality of his annual Fathers Day gifts. He challenges the children to find some better presents for a December Fathers Day. They give him thoughtful-if not quite attractive-presents.
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Independence Day
1985-01-10
Independence Day
1985-01-10
Theo gets his ear pierced to impress a girl, but Denise thinks it might be infected. She is correct, and Theo must go to Cliff. Cliff hopes that Grandpa Huxtable will punish Theo, but the old man instead relates the story of how Cliff tried to slick back his hair to impress Clair, but ended up...
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Physician of the Year
1985-01-17
Physician of the...
1985-01-17
Cliff is set to receive an important award, but a woman goes into labor right before the ceremony. Theo delivers his speech for him. Aleta Mitchell as Mrs. Randall, Elisa de la Roche as Nurse, Sheldon Leonard as Dr. Wexler
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Jitterbug Break
1985-01-31
Jitterbug Break
1985-01-31
Cliff tries to impress Denises friends by teaching them how to jitterbug. Some of Clairs friends also show off their dance moves. Soon, the whole house is full of dancers. Blair Underwood as Denises boyfriend (uncredited), Judith Jamison as Marie, Donald McKayle as Ralph, Gerard Cooper as Guy,...
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Theo and the Joint
1985-02-07
Theo and the Joint
1985-02-07
Clair discovers a marijuana joint in one of Theos school books. She and Cliff confront him about it, and accept his explanation—another boy slipped it in. Theo confronts the boy and brings him home to confess in order to remove any uncertainty from his parents about his telling the truth. Theo...
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Vanessa's New Class
1985-02-14
Vanessa's New Class
1985-02-14
Vanessa is placed in an advanced science class. She creates a model of the solar system, but learns that she will have to work harder than ever if she hopes to succeed. First appearance of Pam Potillo as Vanessas friend Janet Meisner.
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Clair's Case
1985-02-21
Clair's Case
1985-02-21
A sneaky mechanic tries to swindle Sondra. Its Clair to the rescue as the two battle in court. David Langston Smyrl as the man in court, Shawn Elliott as Mr. Wilson, Alan North as Judge
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Back to the Track, Jack
1985-02-28
Back to the Track,...
1985-02-28
Cliffs college track coach contacts him and asks to run in a charity event between Hillman and its rival, Norton College. Heathcliff Combustible Huxtable trains, but soon learns that he is not the runner he was all those years ago.
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The Younger Woman
1985-03-14
The Younger Woman
1985-03-14
Cliff and Clair receive a visit from an old friend-and he has a new girlfriend that is half his age. They are initially suspicious, but learn that judging by appearances isnt always right.
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Slumber Party
1985-03-28
Slumber Party
1985-03-28
Rudy invites all of her friends over for a slumber party. Its Cliffs job to watch over them, and he demonstrates some unique games to wrangle the youngsters. In the end, Russell drops by and demonstrates the perfect way to deal with kids-bribe them!
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Mr. Quiet
1985-05-02
Mr. Quiet
1985-05-02
Cliff, Clair, and the Huxtable clan volunteer at a local community center. There, a battered boy tries to find help, and the owner—Tony Castillo—does his best to lend assistance.
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Cliff's Birthday
1985-05-09
Cliff's Birthday
1985-05-09
Cliff is turning 48, and as usual, he is trying to find out what his birthday present is ahead of time. Clair, with the help of the kids, orchestrates a huge trick. Cliff is fooled, and doesnt find about what is birthday surprise is: a visit to Lena Hornes private club. Lena Horne as herself,...
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