A Different World (1987)

A Different World (1987) - NBC

NBC

Series

1987

TVPG

Sitcom

A spin-off of The Cosby Show that follows Denise Huxtable and a diverse group of students as they navigate the challenges of college life at the fictional historically black college, Hillman.

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1987–1993 Series 6 Seasons146 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Monday, October 13

Perhaps Love ...

Season 3 • Episode 25

Whitley finds comfort with Dwayne at his place -- until she mistakes his mother for the maid.

Monday, October 13

Everything Must Change

Season 4 • Episode 1

Whitley plans to tell Dwayne that a relationship is possible -- but it may be too late.

Monday, October 13

Perhaps Love ...

Season 3 • Episode 25

Whitley finds comfort with Dwayne at his place -- until she mistakes his mother for the maid.

Monday, October 13

Everything Must Change

Season 4 • Episode 1

Whitley plans to tell Dwayne that a relationship is possible -- but it may be too late.

Monday, October 13

How Bittersweet It Is

Season 4 • Episode 2

In an effort to make Dwayne jealous, Whitley accepts a date with Ron.

Monday, October 13

Blues for Nobody's Child

Season 4 • Episode 3

An orphaned waif (T.J. Evans) plans to make Freddie's dorm room his new home.

Tuesday, October 14

Whitley's Last Supper

Season 4 • Episode 4

Whitley's father (Ron O'Neal) puts her on a budget; Kim can't relax before an exam.

Tuesday, October 14

The Goodwill Games

Season 4 • Episode 5

Dwayne is in the middle as Whitley and Kinu (Alise Gyse Dickens) compete on rival academic teams.

Tuesday, October 14

Whitley's Last Supper

Season 4 • Episode 4

Whitley's father (Ron O'Neal) puts her on a budget; Kim can't relax before an exam.

Tuesday, October 14

The Goodwill Games

Season 4 • Episode 5

Dwayne is in the middle as Whitley and Kinu (Alise Gyse Dickens) compete on rival academic teams.

Tuesday, October 14

Tales From the Exam Zone

Season 4 • Episode 6

Walter is the host for a "Twilight Zone"-type look at students cramming for midterm exams.

Tuesday, October 14

Good Help Is Hard to Fire

Season 4 • Episode 7

Dwayne's visiting mom lands in the middle of a melee involving Dwayne, Kinu and Whitley.

Wednesday, October 15

Love Thy Neighbor

Season 4 • Episode 8

Dwayne and Whitley finally commit themselves to a relationship.

Wednesday, October 15

Time Keeps on Slippin'

Season 4 • Episode 9

Dwayne's preoccupation with Whitley affects his grades; Ron and Freddie plan a video.

Wednesday, October 15

Love Thy Neighbor

Season 4 • Episode 8

Dwayne and Whitley finally commit themselves to a relationship.

Wednesday, October 15

Time Keeps on Slippin'

Season 4 • Episode 9

Dwayne's preoccupation with Whitley affects his grades; Ron and Freddie plan a video.

Wednesday, October 15

The Apple Doesn't Fall

Season 4 • Episode 10

Ron considers a career decision; Terrance thinks his father should reject an offer.

Wednesday, October 15

I'm Dreaming of a Wayne Christmas

Season 4 • Episode 11

Whitley tries to impress Dwayne's parents.

Thursday, October 16

War and Peace

Season 4 • Episode 12

Emotions run high as Dwayne's classmates send their friend Zelmer to the Persian Gulf.

Thursday, October 16

Ex-Communication or Fiance What?

Season 4 • Episode 13

Whitley consults a counselor for help in coping with her feelings about her ex-fiance.

Thursday, October 16

War and Peace

Season 4 • Episode 12

Emotions run high as Dwayne's classmates send their friend Zelmer to the Persian Gulf.

Thursday, October 16

Ex-Communication or Fiance What?

Season 4 • Episode 13

Whitley consults a counselor for help in coping with her feelings about her ex-fiance.

Thursday, October 16

Risk Around the Dollar

Season 4 • Episode 14

Whitley needs to replace the rent money she spent; Terrance wants to become a Muslim.

Thursday, October 16

Love, Hillman Style

Season 4 • Episode 15

Whitley and Dwayne argue over her scheme to publish a "Hillman hunks" calendar.

Thursday, October 16

Liza Who-Little

Season 5 • Episode 8

Whitley's wealthy cousin Liza (Jasmine Guy in a dual role) goes husband-hunting at Hillman.

Thursday, October 16

To Tell the Truth

Season 5 • Episode 9

Dwayne gets into hot water when he is spotted holding hands with a woman other than Whitley.

Thursday, October 16

Do You Take This Woman?

Season 5 • Episode 10

Dwayne gets cold feet, then the potential mothers-in-law clash.

Thursday, October 16

Mammy Dearest

Season 5 • Episode 11

Whitley plans a slave-art exhibit until she learns her family heritage.

Thursday, October 16

The Twelve Steps of Christmas

Season 5 • Episode 12

Dwayne and Whitley go separately to a Christmas party, unaware the other will be there.

Thursday, October 16

Just Another Four-Letter Word

Season 5 • Episode 13

Ron is forced to move out of his apartment after he spends the rent money pursuing his music career.

Thursday, October 16

The Cat's in the Cradle

Season 5 • Episode 14

Ron, Dwayne and members of a rival school share a cell after a racial clash.

Thursday, October 16

Prisoner of Love

Season 5 • Episode 15

Dwayne and Ron are suspicious of a new student who attracts Whitley.

Friday, October 17

Bedroom at the Top

Season 5 • Episode 16

Whitley is sexually harassed, then reported as the aggressor.

Friday, October 17

May the Best Man Win

Season 5 • Episode 17

An alumnus (Joe Morton) running for Congress enlists Whitley.

Friday, October 17

Kiss You Back

Season 5 • Episode 18

Whitley's whirlwind romance puts Dwayne temporarily out of the picture.

Friday, October 17

Conflict of Interest

Season 5 • Episode 19

A couple's relationship is threatened when only she is accepted to Hillman.

Friday, October 17

Sellmates

Season 5 • Episode 20

A car buyer (Jana Marie Hupp) outwits Ron in his new job; Kim hears from a medical school.

Friday, October 17

Do the Write Thing

Season 5 • Episode 21

Lena's fallacious essay on her father wins her a journalism scholarship.

Friday, October 17

A Word in Edgewise

Season 4 • Episode 16

Deaf actors perform at the outreach center; Whitley bets she can zip her lips for a day.

Friday, October 17

Ms. Understanding

Season 4 • Episode 17

The battle of the sexes heats up at Hillman, fueled by an article on campus sex roles.

Friday, October 17

A Word in Edgewise

Season 4 • Episode 16

Deaf actors perform at the outreach center; Whitley bets she can zip her lips for a day.

Friday, October 17

Ms. Understanding

Season 4 • Episode 17

The battle of the sexes heats up at Hillman, fueled by an article on campus sex roles.

Friday, October 17

The Cash Isn't Always Greener

Season 4 • Episode 18

Dwayne debates going for the big bucks in business or another degree after graduation.

Friday, October 17

How Great Thou Art

Season 4 • Episode 19

Whitley ignores her boss and buys a painting; Freddie hosts a radio talk show.

Monday, October 20

Showtime at Hillman

Season 4 • Episode 20

Walter hosts a telethon for the community center, but fails to get the phones ringing.

Monday, October 20

Sister to Sister, Sister

Season 4 • Episode 21

Kim decides to pledge a sorority and finds that Whitley is the pledge mistress.

Monday, October 20

Showtime at Hillman

Season 4 • Episode 20

Walter hosts a telethon for the community center, but fails to get the phones ringing.

Monday, October 20

Sister to Sister, Sister

Season 4 • Episode 21

Kim decides to pledge a sorority and finds that Whitley is the pledge mistress.

Monday, October 20

Monet Is the Root of All Evil

Season 4 • Episode 22

Whitley sponsors an art show that is labeled obscene by an outside group.

Monday, October 20

If I Should Die Before I Wake

Season 4 • Episode 23

An oratory professor (Whoopi Goldberg) gives her class a unique assignment.

Tuesday, October 21

Never Can Say Goodbye

Season 4 • Episode 24

Ron pleads with the dean (Robert Guillaume) about graduating; a "roast" is in the works for Walter.

Tuesday, October 21

To Be Continued

Season 4 • Episode 25

Whitley faces a post-graduation decision; Ron and his father negotiate with the dean.

Tuesday, October 21

Never Can Say Goodbye

Season 4 • Episode 24

Ron pleads with the dean (Robert Guillaume) about graduating; a "roast" is in the works for Walter.

Tuesday, October 21

To Be Continued

Season 4 • Episode 25

Whitley faces a post-graduation decision; Ron and his father negotiate with the dean.

Tuesday, October 21

We've Only Just Begun

Season 5 • Episode 1

Dwayne buys a ring; Whitley eyes another gem.

Tuesday, October 21

The Dwayne Mutiny

Season 5 • Episode 2

Dwayne is not getting any support when Whitley threatens to walk out and his algebra class mutinies.

Wednesday, October 22

Home Is Where the Fire Is

Season 5 • Episode 3

Bickering distracts Whitley and Kim from a hazard in Lena's (Jada Pinkett) room.

Wednesday, October 22

Almost Working Girl

Season 5 • Episode 4

When Jaleesa sends Freddie on a temporary job at Whitley's workplace, she insults an executive.

Wednesday, October 22

Home Is Where the Fire Is

Season 5 • Episode 3

Bickering distracts Whitley and Kim from a hazard in Lena's (Jada Pinkett) room.

Wednesday, October 22

Almost Working Girl

Season 5 • Episode 4

When Jaleesa sends Freddie on a temporary job at Whitley's workplace, she insults an executive.

Wednesday, October 22

In the Eye of the Storm

Season 5 • Episode 5

Ron and Freddie argue and get stuck in the radio studio.

Wednesday, October 22

Rule Number One ...

Season 5 • Episode 6

Dwayne fails to foresee the consequences of his tutoring Lena; Ron goes into the cosmetics business.

Thursday, October 23

Baby, I'm a Star

Season 5 • Episode 7

Kim's new-found arrogance loses her a spot in Ron's band; Col. Taylor frets over his age.

Thursday, October 23

Liza Who-Little

Season 5 • Episode 8

Whitley's wealthy cousin Liza (Jasmine Guy in a dual role) goes husband-hunting at Hillman.

Thursday, October 23

Baby, I'm a Star

Season 5 • Episode 7

Kim's new-found arrogance loses her a spot in Ron's band; Col. Taylor frets over his age.

Thursday, October 23

Liza Who-Little

Season 5 • Episode 8

Whitley's wealthy cousin Liza (Jasmine Guy in a dual role) goes husband-hunting at Hillman.

Thursday, October 23

To Tell the Truth

Season 5 • Episode 9

Dwayne gets into hot water when he is spotted holding hands with a woman other than Whitley.

Thursday, October 23

Do You Take This Woman?

Season 5 • Episode 10

Dwayne gets cold feet, then the potential mothers-in-law clash.

Thursday, October 23

Love Taps

Season 5 • Episode 22

Lena suspects a rapper is abusing Gina. Directed by Kadeem Hardison.

Thursday, October 23

Special Delivery

Season 5 • Episode 23

Byron (Joe Morton) sweeps Whitley off her feet on election night; Jaleesa goes into labor.

Thursday, October 23

Save the Best for Last

Season 5 • Episode 24

Dwayne visits Whitley the night before her wedding to apologize for his mistakes.

Thursday, October 23

Save the Best for Last

Season 5 • Episode 25

Dwayne attends the wedding, and Whitney realizes that she can not marry Byron.

Thursday, October 23

Honeymoon in L.A. Part 1

Season 6 • Episode 1

Whitley and Dwayne tell new students about their honeymoon in Los Angeles.

Thursday, October 23

Honeymoon in L.A. Part 2

Season 6 • Episode 2

Separated honeymooners Dwayne and Whitley struggle to reunite.

Thursday, October 23

Interior Desecration or Sofa, So Good

Season 6 • Episode 3

Whitley and Dwayne try to combine their possessions in the new apartment.

Thursday, October 23

Somebody Say Ho!

Season 6 • Episode 4

Terrell is charged with verbally abusing Charmaine in Dwayne's class.

Friday, October 24

Really Gross Anatomy

Season 6 • Episode 5

Kim gets sick dissecting her first cadaver.

Friday, October 24

Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Axed

Season 6 • Episode 6

Whitley persuades Dwayne to buy an expensive painting, then loses her job.

Friday, October 24

The Little Mister

Season 6 • Episode 7

In Dwayne's dream, Whitley is running for president against other women.

Friday, October 24

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Season 6 • Episode 8

Whitley phones Montel Williams for marital advice.

Friday, October 24

Faith, Hope & Charity

Season 6 • Episode 9

Dwayne's mother, Mrs. Gilbert and her date go to the Waynes' for Thanksgiving.

Friday, October 24

Faith, Hope & Charity

Season 6 • Episode 10

Dwayne's mother, Mrs. Gilbert and her date go to the Waynes' for Thanksgiving.

Friday, October 24

Mammy Dearest

Season 5 • Episode 11

Whitley plans a slave-art exhibit until she learns her family heritage.

Friday, October 24

The Twelve Steps of Christmas

Season 5 • Episode 12

Dwayne and Whitley go separately to a Christmas party, unaware the other will be there.

Friday, October 24

Mammy Dearest

Season 5 • Episode 11

Whitley plans a slave-art exhibit until she learns her family heritage.

Friday, October 24

The Twelve Steps of Christmas

Season 5 • Episode 12

Dwayne and Whitley go separately to a Christmas party, unaware the other will be there.

Friday, October 24

Just Another Four-Letter Word

Season 5 • Episode 13

Ron is forced to move out of his apartment after he spends the rent money pursuing his music career.

Friday, October 24

The Cat's in the Cradle

Season 5 • Episode 14

Ron, Dwayne and members of a rival school share a cell after a racial clash.

Sunday, October 26

Almost Working Girl

Season 5 • Episode 4

When Jaleesa sends Freddie on a temporary job at Whitley's workplace, she insults an executive.

Sunday, October 26

In the Eye of the Storm

Season 5 • Episode 5

Ron and Freddie argue and get stuck in the radio studio.

Sunday, October 26

Rule Number One ...

Season 5 • Episode 6

Dwayne fails to foresee the consequences of his tutoring Lena; Ron goes into the cosmetics business.

Sunday, October 26

Baby, I'm a Star

Season 5 • Episode 7

Kim's new-found arrogance loses her a spot in Ron's band; Col. Taylor frets over his age.

Sunday, October 26

Liza Who-Little

Season 5 • Episode 8

Whitley's wealthy cousin Liza (Jasmine Guy in a dual role) goes husband-hunting at Hillman.

Sunday, October 26

To Tell the Truth

Season 5 • Episode 9

Dwayne gets into hot water when he is spotted holding hands with a woman other than Whitley.

Sunday, October 26

Do You Take This Woman?

Season 5 • Episode 10

Dwayne gets cold feet, then the potential mothers-in-law clash.

Sunday, October 26

Mammy Dearest

Season 5 • Episode 11

Whitley plans a slave-art exhibit until she learns her family heritage.

Sunday, October 26

The Twelve Steps of Christmas

Season 5 • Episode 12

Dwayne and Whitley go separately to a Christmas party, unaware the other will be there.

Sunday, October 26

Just Another Four-Letter Word

Season 5 • Episode 13

Ron is forced to move out of his apartment after he spends the rent money pursuing his music career.

Sunday, October 26

The Cat's in the Cradle

Season 5 • Episode 14

Ron, Dwayne and members of a rival school share a cell after a racial clash.

Sunday, October 26

Prisoner of Love

Season 5 • Episode 15

Dwayne and Ron are suspicious of a new student who attracts Whitley.

Sunday, October 26

Bedroom at the Top

Season 5 • Episode 16

Whitley is sexually harassed, then reported as the aggressor.

Sunday, October 26

May the Best Man Win

Season 5 • Episode 17

An alumnus (Joe Morton) running for Congress enlists Whitley.

Sunday, October 26

Kiss You Back

Season 5 • Episode 18

Whitley's whirlwind romance puts Dwayne temporarily out of the picture.

Sunday, October 26

Conflict of Interest

Season 5 • Episode 19

A couple's relationship is threatened when only she is accepted to Hillman.

Sunday, October 26

Sellmates

Season 5 • Episode 20

A car buyer (Jana Marie Hupp) outwits Ron in his new job; Kim hears from a medical school.

Sunday, October 26

Do the Write Thing

Season 5 • Episode 21

Lena's fallacious essay on her father wins her a journalism scholarship.

Sunday, October 26

Love Taps

Season 5 • Episode 22

Lena suspects a rapper is abusing Gina. Directed by Kadeem Hardison.

Sunday, October 26

Special Delivery

Season 5 • Episode 23

Byron (Joe Morton) sweeps Whitley off her feet on election night; Jaleesa goes into labor.

Sunday, October 26

Save the Best for Last

Season 5 • Episode 24

Dwayne visits Whitley the night before her wedding to apologize for his mistakes.

Sunday, October 26

Save the Best for Last

Season 5 • Episode 25

Dwayne attends the wedding, and Whitney realizes that she can not marry Byron.

Monday, October 27

Student life at Hillman College.

Monday, October 27

Student life at Hillman College.

Monday, October 27

Student life at Hillman College.

Monday, October 27

Student life at Hillman College.

Monday, October 27

Student life at Hillman College.

Monday, October 27

Student life at Hillman College.

Tuesday, October 28

Student life at Hillman College.

Tuesday, October 28

Student life at Hillman College.

Tuesday, October 28

Student life at Hillman College.

Tuesday, October 28

Student life at Hillman College.

Tuesday, October 28

Student life at Hillman College.

Tuesday, October 28

Student life at Hillman College.

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