The Cosby Show
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An affluent African-American family led by a doctor and a lawyer raise their five children in Brooklyn.
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, April 2
Bird in the Hand
Season 7 • Episode 2
Cliff's plans to bid on a rare jazz album are sidetracked by "parental" duties.
Thursday, April 2
Period of Adjustment
Season 7 • Episode 4
Clair's second cousin Pam (Erika Alexander) becomes the newest member of the Huxtable household.
Thursday, April 2
It's All in the Game
Season 7 • Episode 5
Cliff and Clair cannot get the children off their backs after they return from vacation.
Thursday, April 2
Getting the Story
Season 7 • Episode 6
In a school assignment, Rudy and Kenny exaggerate Cliff's job.
Thursday, April 2
Bird in the Hand
Season 7 • Episode 2
Cliff's plans to bid on a rare jazz album are sidetracked by "parental" duties.
Thursday, April 2
Period of Adjustment
Season 7 • Episode 4
Clair's second cousin Pam (Erika Alexander) becomes the newest member of the Huxtable household.
Thursday, April 2
It's All in the Game
Season 7 • Episode 5
Cliff and Clair cannot get the children off their backs after they return from vacation.
Thursday, April 2
Getting the Story
Season 7 • Episode 6
In a school assignment, Rudy and Kenny exaggerate Cliff's job.
Friday, April 3
Just Thinking About It
Season 7 • Episode 7
Pam's boyfriend begins to pressure her about having a more physical relationship.
Friday, April 3
Just Thinking About It
Season 7 • Episode 8
As Pam's romance intensifies, she gets practical advice from Cliff and wise counsel from Clair.
Friday, April 3
The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)
Season 7 • Episode 9
Rudy is not too excited about Clair's planned "women's day.".
Friday, April 3
You Can Go Home Again
Season 7 • Episode 10
Denise and Martin's search for an apartment leads to a cramped trailer.
Friday, April 3
Just Thinking About It
Season 7 • Episode 7
Pam's boyfriend begins to pressure her about having a more physical relationship.
Friday, April 3
Just Thinking About It
Season 7 • Episode 8
As Pam's romance intensifies, she gets practical advice from Cliff and wise counsel from Clair.
Friday, April 3
The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)
Season 7 • Episode 9
Rudy is not too excited about Clair's planned "women's day.".
Friday, April 3
You Can Go Home Again
Season 7 • Episode 10
Denise and Martin's search for an apartment leads to a cramped trailer.
Friday, April 3
It's a Boy
Season 7 • Episode 11
A neighbor enlists Cliff's help in father-son bonding; Pam meets a prospective beau.
Friday, April 3
Clair's Liberation
Season 7 • Episode 12
Clair is treated like an old woman after the children discover she is beginning menopause.
Friday, April 3
It's Your Move
Season 7 • Episode 13
The Huxtable men try to watch a championship football game while helping friends move.
Friday, April 3
Theo's Final Final
Season 7 • Episode 14
All that stands between Theo and the dean's list is one more final -- and his dream woman.
Friday, April 3
Attack of the Killer B's
Season 7 • Episode 15
Pam's friends are upset when her good report card reflects attention to her studies.
Friday, April 3
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Season 7 • Episode 20
Theo's special dinner for his girlfriend (Julie Satterfield) is derailed by a variety of visitors.
Friday, April 3
Total Control
Season 7 • Episode 16
A high-school coach (John Ritter) applies his tactics to his wife's labor.
Friday, April 3
Adventures in Babysitting
Season 7 • Episode 17
A horror movie spooks Rudy during her first baby-sitting assignment.
Saturday, April 4
27 and Still Cooking
Season 7 • Episode 18
For their 27th anniversary, Cliff and Clair re-create their first.
Saturday, April 4
The Return of the Clairettes
Season 7 • Episode 19
Clair recalls old times with high-school friend Kris; Rudy tries to arrange her first date.
Saturday, April 4
Home Remedies
Season 7 • Episode 21
When Olivia's cold upsets her plans to sing at an anniversary party, Cliff saves the show.
Saturday, April 4
Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue
Season 7 • Episode 22
Rudy dreams that Olivia bewitches the Huxtables and indulges in all sorts of mischief.
Saturday, April 4
There's Still No Joy in Mudville
Season 7 • Episode 23
Cliff and Russell recall old-time baseball; guests Frank Robinson, Joe Black.
Saturday, April 4
Cliff and Jake
Season 7 • Episode 24
Friends (Red Buttons, E.G. Marshall) whose children are to wed feud.
Monday, April 6
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 25
When Theo counsels at a community center, he gets an unexpected reaction from the kids.
Monday, April 6
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 26
In his job at the counseling center, Theo befriends a boy with a reading problem.
Monday, April 6
With This Ring?
Season 8 • Episode 1
Vanessa's announcement of her engagement comes as a shock to the family.
Monday, April 6
There's No Place Like Home
Season 8 • Episode 2
Just as Clair is about to get a room of her own, Elvin and Sondra's house plans go awry.
Monday, April 6
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 25
When Theo counsels at a community center, he gets an unexpected reaction from the kids.
Monday, April 6
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 26
In his job at the counseling center, Theo befriends a boy with a reading problem.
Monday, April 6
With This Ring?
Season 8 • Episode 1
Vanessa's announcement of her engagement comes as a shock to the family.
Monday, April 6
There's No Place Like Home
Season 8 • Episode 2
Just as Clair is about to get a room of her own, Elvin and Sondra's house plans go awry.
Tuesday, April 7
Particles in Motion
Season 8 • Episode 3
The air contains hints of romance for Theo; an out-and-out crush for Rudy dashes Kenny's hopes.
Tuesday, April 7
Pam Applies to College
Season 8 • Episode 4
Pam's college hopes are dashed; Olivia has "show and tell."
Tuesday, April 7
Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown
Season 8 • Episode 5
Rudy, rebelling against being treated as a child, sneaks out to an over-16 dance club.
Tuesday, April 7
It's Apparent to Everyone
Season 8 • Episode 6
Cramped quarters cause short tempers in the Huxtable household.
Tuesday, April 7
Particles in Motion
Season 8 • Episode 3
The air contains hints of romance for Theo; an out-and-out crush for Rudy dashes Kenny's hopes.
Tuesday, April 7
Pam Applies to College
Season 8 • Episode 4
Pam's college hopes are dashed; Olivia has "show and tell."
Tuesday, April 7
Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown
Season 8 • Episode 5
Rudy, rebelling against being treated as a child, sneaks out to an over-16 dance club.
Tuesday, April 7
It's Apparent to Everyone
Season 8 • Episode 6
Cramped quarters cause short tempers in the Huxtable household.
Wednesday, April 8
The Iceman Bricketh
Season 8 • Episode 7
Russell and Carrie scrutinize Vanessa's fiance, who is busy helping Cliff install a refrigerator.
Wednesday, April 8
Olivia's Field Trip
Season 8 • Episode 8
Cliff and a neighbor chaperon Olivia's kindergarten field trip.
Wednesday, April 8
For Men Only
Season 8 • Episode 9
Cliff's lecture at the community center is met with skepticism.
Wednesday, April 8
Olivia Comes Out of the Closet
Season 8 • Episode 10
Singer Miriam Makeba helps Olivia through the crisis of her father's leaving.
Wednesday, April 8
The Iceman Bricketh
Season 8 • Episode 7
Russell and Carrie scrutinize Vanessa's fiance, who is busy helping Cliff install a refrigerator.
Wednesday, April 8
Olivia's Field Trip
Season 8 • Episode 8
Cliff and a neighbor chaperon Olivia's kindergarten field trip.
Wednesday, April 8
For Men Only
Season 8 • Episode 9
Cliff's lecture at the community center is met with skepticism.
Wednesday, April 8
Olivia Comes Out of the Closet
Season 8 • Episode 10
Singer Miriam Makeba helps Olivia through the crisis of her father's leaving.
Thursday, April 9
Two Is a Crowd
Season 8 • Episode 11
Kenny (Deon Richmond) tries to help with Rudy's and Vanessa's romantic problems.
Thursday, April 9
Clair's Place
Season 8 • Episode 12
Clair's new room is off limits to everyone, especially when she is in it.
Thursday, April 9
Theo's Future
Season 8 • Episode 13
Theo is offered a high-paying job with a large West Coast firm when he attends a corporate party.
Thursday, April 9
The Price Is Wrong
Season 8 • Episode 14
Pam and friends enlist Clair to fight price gouging in a poor neighborhood.
Thursday, April 9
Two Is a Crowd
Season 8 • Episode 11
Kenny (Deon Richmond) tries to help with Rudy's and Vanessa's romantic problems.
Thursday, April 9
Clair's Place
Season 8 • Episode 12
Clair's new room is off limits to everyone, especially when she is in it.
Thursday, April 9
Theo's Future
Season 8 • Episode 13
Theo is offered a high-paying job with a large West Coast firm when he attends a corporate party.
Thursday, April 9
The Price Is Wrong
Season 8 • Episode 14
Pam and friends enlist Clair to fight price gouging in a poor neighborhood.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
The Getaway
Season 8 • Episode 17
Sondra, Elvin and the twins move into their own home, much to the delight of Cliff and Clair.
Friday, April 10
Cliff Gets Jilted
Season 8 • Episode 18
Sondra and Elvin's housewarming party falls through, and Vanessa breaks up with Dabnis.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
The Getaway
Season 8 • Episode 17
Sondra, Elvin and the twins move into their own home, much to the delight of Cliff and Clair.
Friday, April 10
Cliff Gets Jilted
Season 8 • Episode 18
Sondra and Elvin's housewarming party falls through, and Vanessa breaks up with Dabnis.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
Clair's Reunion
Season 8 • Episode 20
Clair and friends recall college; Olivia gives Cliff a make-over.
Friday, April 10
Rudy's Retreat
Season 8 • Episode 21
Rudy copes with adolescence; Cliff and Clair learn they may be named legal guardians for the twins.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
Some Gifts Aren't Deductible
Season 8 • Episode 23
Cliff can't claim most of the kids as deductions, despite supporting them.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
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.
Friday, April 10
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Theo brings home a bad report card; Denise dates an older man.
Friday, April 10
Goodbye, Mr. Fish
Season 1 • Episode 2
Cliff arranges a funeral ceremony for Rudy's deceased goldfish.
Saturday, April 11
Bad Dreams
Season 1 • Episode 3
Vanessa has recurring nightmares after seeing a horror movie.
Saturday, April 11
Knight to Night
Season 1 • Episode 11
Cliff treats overworked Clair to a night at a first-class hotel.
Saturday, April 11
Is That My Boy?
Season 1 • Episode 4
Seeing novice football-player Theo in action dims Cliff's joy.
Saturday, April 11
Breaking With Tradition
Season 1 • Episode 6
Cliff's father attempts to convince a reluctant Denise to attend his alma mater.
Saturday, April 11
One More Time
Season 1 • Episode 7
Clair and Cliff are at odds over whether they should have another child.
Saturday, April 11
A Shirt Story
Season 1 • Episode 5
Theo reluctantly agrees to let Denise make him a copy of an expensive designer shirt.
Sunday, April 12
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Sunday, April 12
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Sunday, April 12
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Sunday, April 12
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.
Sunday, April 12
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Sunday, April 12
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Sunday, April 12
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Sunday, April 12
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Sunday, April 12
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Sunday, April 12
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Monday, April 13
Play It Again Vanessa
Season 1 • Episode 8
A music teacher (Dizzy Gillespie) helps Vanessa learn how to play the clarinet.
Monday, April 13
How Ugly Is He?
Season 1 • Episode 9
Denise's boyfriend makes critical comments about the medical and legal professions.
Monday, April 13
Bonjour Sondra
Season 1 • Episode 10
Sondra returns from college and announces plans to spend the summer in Paris.
Monday, April 13
Father's Day
Season 1 • Episode 13
The children surprise Cliff with unique Father's Day gifts in December.
Monday, April 13
Play It Again Vanessa
Season 1 • Episode 8
A music teacher (Dizzy Gillespie) helps Vanessa learn how to play the clarinet.
Monday, April 13
How Ugly Is He?
Season 1 • Episode 9
Denise's boyfriend makes critical comments about the medical and legal professions.
Monday, April 13
Bonjour Sondra
Season 1 • Episode 10
Sondra returns from college and announces plans to spend the summer in Paris.
Monday, April 13
Father's Day
Season 1 • Episode 13
The children surprise Cliff with unique Father's Day gifts in December.
Tuesday, April 14
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Tuesday, April 14
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Tuesday, April 14
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Tuesday, April 14
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Tuesday, April 14
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Tuesday, April 14
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Tuesday, April 14
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Tuesday, April 14
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Wednesday, April 15
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Wednesday, April 15
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Wednesday, April 15
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.
Wednesday, April 15
The Younger Woman
Season 1 • Episode 21
Cliff's widowed friend has found a new girlfriend who is young enough to be his daughter.
Wednesday, April 15
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Wednesday, April 15
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Wednesday, April 15
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.
Wednesday, April 15
The Younger Woman
Season 1 • Episode 21
Cliff's widowed friend has found a new girlfriend who is young enough to be his daughter.
Thursday, April 16
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Thursday, April 16
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Thursday, April 16
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Thursday, April 16
First Day of School
Season 2 • Episode 1
After three months of household turmoil, Cliff and Clair welcome the beginning of the school year.
Thursday, April 16
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Thursday, April 16
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Thursday, April 16
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Thursday, April 16
First Day of School
Season 2 • Episode 1
After three months of household turmoil, Cliff and Clair welcome the beginning of the school year.
Friday, April 17
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Friday, April 17
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Friday, April 17
Cliff in Love
Season 2 • Episode 4
Cliff gives advice to a young man whom he would like to be Sondra's steady boyfriend.
Friday, April 17
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.
Friday, April 17
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Friday, April 17
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Friday, April 17
Cliff in Love
Season 2 • Episode 4
Cliff gives advice to a young man whom he would like to be Sondra's steady boyfriend.
Friday, April 17
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.
Friday, April 17
Halloween
Season 2 • Episode 6
Vanessa gets a chance to talk to the cutest boy at school at her first Halloween party.
Friday, April 17
Denise Drives
Season 2 • Episode 8
Cliff gives Denise some pointers as she prepares to buy her first car.
Friday, April 17
Rudy Suits Up
Season 2 • Episode 7
Rudy becomes the star of a youth football team, but Cliff is worried about safety.
Friday, April 17
Clair's Sister
Season 2 • Episode 9
Clair's sister becomes engaged; Cliff struggles to beat his father-in-law (Joe Williams) at chess.
Friday, April 17
Denise's Friend
Season 2 • Episode 11
Denise's friend seeks medical advice from Cliff about a problem she is keeping from her parents.
Friday, April 17
Clair's Toe
Season 2 • Episode 10
Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life.
Friday, April 17
Mrs. Westlake
Season 2 • Episode 12
Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner.
Friday, April 17
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.
Saturday, April 18
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Saturday, April 18
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Saturday, April 18
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Saturday, April 18
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.
Saturday, April 18
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Saturday, April 18
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
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