The Cosby Show
TVG
Family
Sitcom
An affluent African-American family led by a doctor and a lawyer raise their five children in Brooklyn.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, March 6
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Friday, March 6
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Friday, March 6
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Friday, March 6
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Friday, March 6
Back to the Track, Jack
Season 1 • Episode 20
Cliff's college track coach convinces him to run a match race against a former rival.
Friday, March 6
The Younger Woman
Season 1 • Episode 21
Cliff's widowed friend has found a new girlfriend who is young enough to be his daughter.
Friday, March 6
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Friday, March 6
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Friday, March 6
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Friday, March 6
First Day of School
Season 2 • Episode 1
After three months of household turmoil, Cliff and Clair welcome the beginning of the school year.
Saturday, March 7
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Saturday, March 7
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Saturday, March 7
Cliff in Love
Season 2 • Episode 4
Cliff gives advice to a young man whom he would like to be Sondra's steady boyfriend.
Saturday, March 7
Theo and the Older Woman
Season 2 • Episode 5
Theo goes out of his way to impress one of Denise's friends; Cliff tries to cure his lovesick son.
Saturday, March 7
Halloween
Season 2 • Episode 6
Vanessa gets a chance to talk to the cutest boy at school at her first Halloween party.
Saturday, March 7
Denise Drives
Season 2 • Episode 8
Cliff gives Denise some pointers as she prepares to buy her first car.
Monday, March 9
Rudy Suits Up
Season 2 • Episode 7
Rudy becomes the star of a youth football team, but Cliff is worried about safety.
Monday, March 9
Clair's Sister
Season 2 • Episode 9
Clair's sister becomes engaged; Cliff struggles to beat his father-in-law (Joe Williams) at chess.
Monday, March 9
Denise's Friend
Season 2 • Episode 11
Denise's friend seeks medical advice from Cliff about a problem she is keeping from her parents.
Monday, March 9
Clair's Toe
Season 2 • Episode 10
Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life.
Monday, March 9
Rudy Suits Up
Season 2 • Episode 7
Rudy becomes the star of a youth football team, but Cliff is worried about safety.
Monday, March 9
Clair's Sister
Season 2 • Episode 9
Clair's sister becomes engaged; Cliff struggles to beat his father-in-law (Joe Williams) at chess.
Monday, March 9
Denise's Friend
Season 2 • Episode 11
Denise's friend seeks medical advice from Cliff about a problem she is keeping from her parents.
Monday, March 9
Clair's Toe
Season 2 • Episode 10
Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life.
Tuesday, March 10
Mrs. Westlake
Season 2 • Episode 12
Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner.
Tuesday, March 10
Vanessa's Bad Grade
Season 2 • Episode 14
Vanessa tries to hide her bad report card from her parents; she and Denise fight over a sweater.
Tuesday, March 10
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Tuesday, March 10
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Tuesday, March 10
Mrs. Westlake
Season 2 • Episode 12
Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner.
Tuesday, March 10
Vanessa's Bad Grade
Season 2 • Episode 14
Vanessa tries to hide her bad report card from her parents; she and Denise fight over a sweater.
Tuesday, March 10
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Tuesday, March 10
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Wednesday, March 11
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Wednesday, March 11
Play It Again, Russell
Season 2 • Episode 17
Cliff's ex-musician dad plans to come out of retirement to play trombone at a jam session.
Wednesday, March 11
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Wednesday, March 11
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Wednesday, March 11
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Wednesday, March 11
Play It Again, Russell
Season 2 • Episode 17
Cliff's ex-musician dad plans to come out of retirement to play trombone at a jam session.
Wednesday, March 11
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Wednesday, March 11
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Thursday, March 12
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Thursday, March 12
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Thursday, March 12
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Thursday, March 12
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Thursday, March 12
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Thursday, March 12
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Thursday, March 12
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Thursday, March 12
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Friday, March 13
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
Friday, March 13
Off to the Races
Season 2 • Episode 24
Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.
Friday, March 13
Food for Thought
Season 3 • Episode 2
Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.
Friday, March 13
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Season 3 • Episode 1
Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.
Friday, March 13
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
Friday, March 13
Off to the Races
Season 2 • Episode 24
Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.
Friday, March 13
Food for Thought
Season 3 • Episode 2
Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.
Friday, March 13
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Season 3 • Episode 1
Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.
Friday, March 13
Golden Anniversary
Season 3 • Episode 3
Grandma and Grandpa Huxtable celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Friday, March 13
Man Talk
Season 3 • Episode 4
Theo is torn between two women; Cliff joins Rudy for a spot of tea.
Friday, March 13
Mother, May I?
Season 3 • Episode 5
Friends urge Vanessa to wear makeup even though Clair doesn't allow it.
Friday, March 13
The March
Season 3 • Episode 6
Theo is disappointed after he gets an average grade on a history paper.
Friday, March 13
Theo's Flight
Season 3 • Episode 7
Theo is inspired by a school speaker and asks his parents for flying lessons.
Friday, March 13
Vanessa's Rich
Season 3 • Episode 8
Vanessa is labeled a conceited rich girl after two girls visit her home.
Friday, March 13
Denise Gets a "D"
Season 3 • Episode 9
Denise tries to explain to her parents why she received a below-average grade on an English paper.
Friday, March 13
A Girl and Her Dog
Season 3 • Episode 10
Rudy finds a lost dog, but has trouble letting go when its owner comes to get it.
Friday, March 13
War Stories
Season 3 • Episode 11
Cliff's father and his Army buddies trade war stories during a card game.
Friday, March 13
Cliff in Charge
Season 3 • Episode 12
Cliff and his father take charge of the household while Clair and her mother-in-law are away.
Saturday, March 14
Monster Man Huxtable
Season 3 • Episode 13
Elvin uses Cliff to demonstrate a wrestling move, and shares a secret with Theo.
Saturday, March 14
Rudy Spends the Night
Season 3 • Episode 14
Cliff's parents invite Rudy to spend the night at their house.
Saturday, March 14
Say Hello to a Good Buy
Season 3 • Episode 15
Cliff must bargain with a tough salesman when he goes to buy a new car.
Saturday, March 14
Denise Gets an Opinion
Season 3 • Episode 16
Denise anxiously awaits the arrival of her blind date; Vanessa's ex-boyfriend wants to win her back.
Sunday, March 15
Eat, Drink and Be Wary
Season 8 • Episode 16
Rudy and Pam take advantage of Cliff's being left in charge of the refrigerator while Clair is away.
Sunday, March 15
The Getaway
Season 8 • Episode 17
Sondra, Elvin and the twins move into their own home, much to the delight of Cliff and Clair.
Sunday, March 15
Cliff Gets Jilted
Season 8 • Episode 18
Sondra and Elvin's housewarming party falls through, and Vanessa breaks up with Dabnis.
Sunday, March 15
Cliff and Theo Come Clean
Season 8 • Episode 19
Theo makes a decision about his future; Olivia and Marlon interview Cliff for a school assignment.
Sunday, March 15
Clair's Reunion
Season 8 • Episode 20
Clair and friends recall college; Olivia gives Cliff a make-over.
Sunday, March 15
Rudy's Retreat
Season 8 • Episode 21
Rudy copes with adolescence; Cliff and Clair learn they may be named legal guardians for the twins.
Sunday, March 15
You Can't Stop the Music
Season 8 • Episode 22
Cliff enjoys being in the studio for a radio concert featuring Mario Bauza and Willie Colon.
Sunday, March 15
Some Gifts Aren't Deductible
Season 8 • Episode 23
Cliff can't claim most of the kids as deductions, despite supporting them.
Sunday, March 15
And So We Commence
Season 8 • Episode 24
Too many relatives show up for Theo's graduation; Olivia prepares to join her parents in Singapore.
Sunday, March 15
And So We Commence
Season 8 • Episode 25
Too many relatives show up for Theo's graduation; Olivia prepares to join her parents in Singapore.
Sunday, March 15
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Theo brings home a bad report card; Denise dates an older man.
Sunday, March 15
Goodbye, Mr. Fish
Season 1 • Episode 2
Cliff arranges a funeral ceremony for Rudy's deceased goldfish.
Monday, March 16
Calling Dr. Huxtable
Season 3 • Episode 17
Cliff is called to the hospital for three deliveries; Theo is left in charge at home.
Monday, March 16
You Only Hurt the One You Love
Season 3 • Episode 18
Theo accidentally hurts Rudy after convincing her to play circus with him.
Monday, March 16
The Shower
Season 3 • Episode 19
Denise worries about her soon-to-be-married pregnant friend, and throws her a bridal shower.
Monday, March 16
Cliff's 50th Birthday
Season 3 • Episode 20
Denise and Sondra come home from college to celebrate their father's 50th birthday.
Monday, March 16
Calling Dr. Huxtable
Season 3 • Episode 17
Cliff is called to the hospital for three deliveries; Theo is left in charge at home.
Monday, March 16
You Only Hurt the One You Love
Season 3 • Episode 18
Theo accidentally hurts Rudy after convincing her to play circus with him.
Monday, March 16
The Shower
Season 3 • Episode 19
Denise worries about her soon-to-be-married pregnant friend, and throws her a bridal shower.
Monday, March 16
Cliff's 50th Birthday
Season 3 • Episode 20
Denise and Sondra come home from college to celebrate their father's 50th birthday.
Tuesday, March 17
I Know That You Know
Season 3 • Episode 21
Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement; Theo plays practical jokes on the family.
Tuesday, March 17
The Andalusian Flu
Season 3 • Episode 22
Theo offers to run the house when Cliff and Clair have the flu.
Tuesday, March 17
Bald and Beautiful
Season 3 • Episode 23
Cliff's longtime friend (Robert Culp) flies in from Chicago for a visit.
Tuesday, March 17
Planning Parenthood
Season 3 • Episode 24
Cliff treats Rudy and her friends to lunch at an expensive restaurant.
Tuesday, March 17
I Know That You Know
Season 3 • Episode 21
Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement; Theo plays practical jokes on the family.
Tuesday, March 17
The Andalusian Flu
Season 3 • Episode 22
Theo offers to run the house when Cliff and Clair have the flu.
Tuesday, March 17
Bald and Beautiful
Season 3 • Episode 23
Cliff's longtime friend (Robert Culp) flies in from Chicago for a visit.
Tuesday, March 17
Planning Parenthood
Season 3 • Episode 24
Cliff treats Rudy and her friends to lunch at an expensive restaurant.
Wednesday, March 18
Hillman
Season 3 • Episode 25
The Huxtables visit Hillman College to celebrate the retirement of the school's president.
Wednesday, March 18
Call of the Wild
Season 4 • Episode 1
Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with surprising news for the Huxtables.
Wednesday, March 18
Theogate
Season 4 • Episode 2
Theo comes home late from a cross-country meet and the "family court" convenes to find out why.
Wednesday, March 18
It Ain't Easy Being Green
Season 4 • Episode 3
Rudy plays her parents against each other to wear inappropriate clothes to a party.
Wednesday, March 18
Hillman
Season 3 • Episode 25
The Huxtables visit Hillman College to celebrate the retirement of the school's president.
Wednesday, March 18
Call of the Wild
Season 4 • Episode 1
Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with surprising news for the Huxtables.
Wednesday, March 18
Theogate
Season 4 • Episode 2
Theo comes home late from a cross-country meet and the "family court" convenes to find out why.
Wednesday, March 18
It Ain't Easy Being Green
Season 4 • Episode 3
Rudy plays her parents against each other to wear inappropriate clothes to a party.
Thursday, March 19
Cliff's Mistake
Season 4 • Episode 4
Cliff misplaces a power drill he borrowed; the children plan a Halloween party.
Thursday, March 19
Shakespeare
Season 4 • Episode 5
Hillman College's Dr. Foster and his friend help Theo and Cockroach tackle a Shakespeare play.
Thursday, March 19
That's Not What I Said
Season 4 • Episode 6
Cliff and Clair take out their frustrations on each other after Theo gets into trouble with the law.
Thursday, March 19
Where's Rudy?
Season 4 • Episode 10
The Huxtables go to the mall to cheer Clair's entry in a winter squash contest; Rudy gets lost.
Thursday, March 19
Cliff's Mistake
Season 4 • Episode 4
Cliff misplaces a power drill he borrowed; the children plan a Halloween party.
Thursday, March 19
Shakespeare
Season 4 • Episode 5
Hillman College's Dr. Foster and his friend help Theo and Cockroach tackle a Shakespeare play.
Thursday, March 19
That's Not What I Said
Season 4 • Episode 6
Cliff and Clair take out their frustrations on each other after Theo gets into trouble with the law.
Thursday, March 19
Where's Rudy?
Season 4 • Episode 10
The Huxtables go to the mall to cheer Clair's entry in a winter squash contest; Rudy gets lost.
Friday, March 20
Bookworm
Season 4 • Episode 14
Clair takes Cliff to the first coed meeting of her book discussion group.
Friday, March 20
Dance Mania
Season 4 • Episode 11
Theo and Cockroach plan on attending the taping of a TV dance show.
Friday, March 20
The Locker Room
Season 4 • Episode 12
Theo fears Vanessa's reputation will be ruined when one of his buddies asks her out on a date.
Friday, March 20
The Show Must Go On
Season 4 • Episode 13
Cliff takes Rudy and her friends to a vaudeville show; Vanessa's ex-boyfriend proposes marriage.
Friday, March 20
Bookworm
Season 4 • Episode 14
Clair takes Cliff to the first coed meeting of her book discussion group.
Friday, March 20
Dance Mania
Season 4 • Episode 11
Theo and Cockroach plan on attending the taping of a TV dance show.
Friday, March 20
The Locker Room
Season 4 • Episode 12
Theo fears Vanessa's reputation will be ruined when one of his buddies asks her out on a date.
Friday, March 20
The Show Must Go On
Season 4 • Episode 13
Cliff takes Rudy and her friends to a vaudeville show; Vanessa's ex-boyfriend proposes marriage.
Friday, March 20
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Season 4 • Episode 15
Claire and Cliff meet with Rudy's violin teacher (Melba Moore).
Friday, March 20
The Visit
Season 4 • Episode 16
Theo visits a friend (Christopher Collet) hospitalized for cancer.
Friday, March 20
The Drum Major
Season 4 • Episode 17
Vanessa auditions for drum major; Cliff is introduced to one of his father's musician buddies.
Friday, March 20
Waterworks
Season 4 • Episode 18
Clair and Theo attempt to prevent Cliff from trying to repair a leaky pipe by himself.
Friday, March 20
Once Upon a Time
Season 4 • Episode 19
Rudy's fairy tale comes to life in her dreams -- and her family has starring roles.
Friday, March 20
Petanque
Season 4 • Episode 20
Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.
Friday, March 20
Trust Me
Season 4 • Episode 21
Clair's friend turns to her for help when she fears her marriage is in trouble.
Friday, March 20
Home for the Weekend
Season 4 • Episode 22
Denise comes home for a visit, but would rather spend time with her friends than her family.
Friday, March 20
The Prom
Season 4 • Episode 23
Theo and his pals attempt to impress their dates for the senior prom.
Friday, March 20
Gone Fishin'
Season 4 • Episode 24
Theo accidentally catches a corpse while fishing, and the media attention affects the Huxtables.
Saturday, March 21
Together Again, and Again
Season 5 • Episode 1
Denise shocks everyone when she announces she will not return to Hillman College.
Saturday, March 21
The Physical
Season 5 • Episode 2
Cliff (Bill Cosby) frantically gets in shape for his annual physical.
Saturday, March 21
Rudy's All-Nighter
Season 5 • Episode 3
Rudy invites a precocious friend to have a sleep-over, and Cliff agrees to perform a comedy routine.
Saturday, March 21
Move It
Season 5 • Episode 4
The family wants better accommodations for Elvin and expectant Sondra.
Sunday, March 22
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Sunday, March 22
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Sunday, March 22
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Sunday, March 22
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Sunday, March 22
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Sunday, March 22
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Sunday, March 22
Back to the Track, Jack
Season 1 • Episode 20
Cliff's college track coach convinces him to run a match race against a former rival.
Sunday, March 22
The Younger Woman
Season 1 • Episode 21
Cliff's widowed friend has found a new girlfriend who is young enough to be his daughter.
Sunday, March 22
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Sunday, March 22
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Sunday, March 22
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Sunday, March 22
First Day of School
Season 2 • Episode 1
After three months of household turmoil, Cliff and Clair welcome the beginning of the school year.
Monday, March 23
Out of Brooklyn
Season 5 • Episode 5
Denise must convince her parents that she has found the perfect job.
Monday, March 23
The Birth
Season 5 • Episode 6
The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.
Monday, March 23
The Birth
Season 5 • Episode 7
The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.
Monday, March 23
Cyranoise De Bergington
Season 5 • Episode 8
Theo wants a date with Julia but needs his best friend's help.
Monday, March 23
Out of Brooklyn
Season 5 • Episode 5
Denise must convince her parents that she has found the perfect job.
Monday, March 23
The Birth
Season 5 • Episode 6
The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.
Monday, March 23
The Birth
Season 5 • Episode 7
The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.
Monday, March 23
Cyranoise De Bergington
Season 5 • Episode 8
Theo wants a date with Julia but needs his best friend's help.
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