The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show - NBC

NBC

Series

1984

TVG

Sitcom

An affluent African-American family led by a doctor and a lawyer raise their five children in Brooklyn.

Where to Stream

1984–1992 Series 8 Seasons203 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

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

Sunday, July 6

Once Upon a Time

Season 4 • Episode 19

Rudy's fairy tale comes to life in her dreams -- and her family has starring roles.

Sunday, July 6

Petanque

Season 4 • Episode 20

Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.

Sunday, July 6

Trust Me

Season 4 • Episode 21

Clair's friend turns to her for help when she fears her marriage is in trouble.

Sunday, July 6

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.

Sunday, July 6

The Prom

Season 4 • Episode 23

Theo and his pals attempt to impress their dates for the senior prom.

Sunday, July 6

Gone Fishin'

Season 4 • Episode 24

Theo accidentally catches a corpse while fishing, and the media attention affects the Huxtables.

Sunday, July 6

Together Again, and Again

Season 5 • Episode 1

Denise shocks everyone when she announces she will not return to Hillman College.

Sunday, July 6

The Physical

Season 5 • Episode 2

Cliff (Bill Cosby) frantically gets in shape for his annual physical.

Sunday, July 6

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.

Sunday, July 6

Move It

Season 5 • Episode 4

The family wants better accommodations for Elvin and expectant Sondra.

Sunday, July 6

Out of Brooklyn

Season 5 • Episode 5

Denise must convince her parents that she has found the perfect job.

Sunday, July 6

Cyranoise De Bergington

Season 5 • Episode 8

Theo wants a date with Julia but needs his best friend's help.

Monday, July 7

Once Upon a Time

Season 4 • Episode 19

Rudy's fairy tale comes to life in her dreams -- and her family has starring roles.

Monday, July 7

Petanque

Season 4 • Episode 20

Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.

Monday, July 7

The Dentist

Season 2 • Episode 16

Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).

Monday, July 7

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.

Monday, July 7

A Touch of Wonder

Season 2 • Episode 18

Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.

Monday, July 7

Full House

Season 2 • Episode 19

When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.

Monday, July 7

The Dentist

Season 2 • Episode 16

Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).

Monday, July 7

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.

Monday, July 7

A Touch of Wonder

Season 2 • Episode 18

Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.

Monday, July 7

Full House

Season 2 • Episode 19

When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.

Tuesday, July 8

Close to Home

Season 2 • Episode 20

Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.

Tuesday, July 8

Theo's Holiday

Season 2 • Episode 22

The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.

Tuesday, July 8

An Early Spring

Season 2 • Episode 21

Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.

Tuesday, July 8

Denise's Decision

Season 2 • Episode 25

Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.

Tuesday, July 8

Close to Home

Season 2 • Episode 20

Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.

Tuesday, July 8

Theo's Holiday

Season 2 • Episode 22

The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.

Tuesday, July 8

An Early Spring

Season 2 • Episode 21

Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.

Tuesday, July 8

Denise's Decision

Season 2 • Episode 25

Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.

Wednesday, July 9

The Card Game

Season 2 • Episode 23

Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.

Wednesday, July 9

Off to the Races

Season 2 • Episode 24

Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.

Wednesday, July 9

Food for Thought

Season 3 • Episode 2

Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.

Wednesday, July 9

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Season 3 • Episode 1

Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.

Wednesday, July 9

The Card Game

Season 2 • Episode 23

Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.

Wednesday, July 9

Off to the Races

Season 2 • Episode 24

Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.

Wednesday, July 9

Food for Thought

Season 3 • Episode 2

Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.

Wednesday, July 9

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Season 3 • Episode 1

Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.

Thursday, July 10

Golden Anniversary

Season 3 • Episode 3

Grandma and Grandpa Huxtable celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Thursday, July 10

Man Talk

Season 3 • Episode 4

Theo is torn between two women; Cliff joins Rudy for a spot of tea.

Thursday, July 10

Mother, May I?

Season 3 • Episode 5

Friends urge Vanessa to wear makeup even though Clair doesn't allow it.

Thursday, July 10

The March

Season 3 • Episode 6

Theo is disappointed after he gets an average grade on a history paper.

Thursday, July 10

Golden Anniversary

Season 3 • Episode 3

Grandma and Grandpa Huxtable celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Thursday, July 10

Man Talk

Season 3 • Episode 4

Theo is torn between two women; Cliff joins Rudy for a spot of tea.

Thursday, July 10

Mother, May I?

Season 3 • Episode 5

Friends urge Vanessa to wear makeup even though Clair doesn't allow it.

Thursday, July 10

The March

Season 3 • Episode 6

Theo is disappointed after he gets an average grade on a history paper.

Friday, July 11

Theo's Flight

Season 3 • Episode 7

Theo is inspired by a school speaker and asks his parents for flying lessons.

Friday, July 11

Vanessa's Rich

Season 3 • Episode 8

Vanessa is labeled a conceited rich girl after two girls visit her home.

Friday, July 11

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, July 11

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, July 11

Theo's Flight

Season 3 • Episode 7

Theo is inspired by a school speaker and asks his parents for flying lessons.

Friday, July 11

Vanessa's Rich

Season 3 • Episode 8

Vanessa is labeled a conceited rich girl after two girls visit her home.

Friday, July 11

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, July 11

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, July 11

War Stories

Season 3 • Episode 11

Cliff's father and his Army buddies trade war stories during a card game.

Friday, July 11

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.

Friday, July 11

Monster Man Huxtable

Season 3 • Episode 13

Elvin uses Cliff to demonstrate a wrestling move, and shares a secret with Theo.

Friday, July 11

Rudy Spends the Night

Season 3 • Episode 14

Cliff's parents invite Rudy to spend the night at their house.

Friday, July 11

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.

Friday, July 11

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.

Friday, July 11

Calling Dr. Huxtable

Season 3 • Episode 17

Cliff is called to the hospital for three deliveries; Theo is left in charge at home.

Friday, July 11

You Only Hurt the One You Love

Season 3 • Episode 18

Theo accidentally hurts Rudy after convincing her to play circus with him.

Saturday, July 12

The Shower

Season 3 • Episode 19

Denise worries about her soon-to-be-married pregnant friend, and throws her a bridal shower.

Saturday, July 12

Cliff's 50th Birthday

Season 3 • Episode 20

Denise and Sondra come home from college to celebrate their father's 50th birthday.

Saturday, July 12

I Know That You Know

Season 3 • Episode 21

Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement; Theo plays practical jokes on the family.

Saturday, July 12

The Andalusian Flu

Season 3 • Episode 22

Theo offers to run the house when Cliff and Clair have the flu.

Saturday, July 12

Bald and Beautiful

Season 3 • Episode 23

Cliff's longtime friend (Robert Culp) flies in from Chicago for a visit.

Saturday, July 12

Planning Parenthood

Season 3 • Episode 24

Cliff treats Rudy and her friends to lunch at an expensive restaurant.

Sunday, July 13

The Birth

Season 5 • Episode 6

The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.

Sunday, July 13

The Birth

Season 5 • Episode 7

The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.

Sunday, July 13

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

Season 5 • Episode 9

A voice teacher (Betty Carter) helps Vanessa and her friends polish a musical act.

Sunday, July 13

If the Dress Fits, Wear It

Season 5 • Episode 10

Clair hires a fitness instructor (Debbie Allen) to get her back into shape.

Sunday, July 13

Is There a Hamster in the House?

Season 5 • Episode 11

The hamster Rudy is watching for a friend falls ill during the night.

Sunday, July 13

Truth or Consequences

Season 5 • Episode 12

Vanessa tells a fib so she can rendezvous with her boyfriend.

Sunday, July 13

Cliff Babysits

Season 5 • Episode 13

Cliff baby-sits the twins and offers them plenty of grandfatherly advice.

Sunday, July 13

Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten

Season 5 • Episode 14

Clair appears as a guest panelist on a public affairs TV show.

Sunday, July 13

The Lost Weekend

Season 5 • Episode 15

When Cliff and Clair are away, Theo's small gathering erupts into a wild party.

Sunday, July 13

No Way, Baby

Season 5 • Episode 16

Cliff tries to coax the grandfather (Sammy Davis Jr.) of a mother-to-be into providing support.

Sunday, July 13

Can I Say Something, Please?

Season 5 • Episode 17

Cliff and Clair let Rudy stay up as late as she wants when she complains about all the house rules.

Sunday, July 13

The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus

Season 5 • Episode 18

Theo's troubles with Justine (Michelle Thomas) inspire him to visit a voodoo doctor (Moses Gunn).

Monday, July 14

The Birth

Season 5 • Episode 6

The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.

Monday, July 14

The Birth

Season 5 • Episode 7

The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.

Monday, July 14

Hillman

Season 3 • Episode 25

The Huxtables visit Hillman College to celebrate the retirement of the school's president.

Monday, July 14

Call of the Wild

Season 4 • Episode 1

Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with surprising news for the Huxtables.

Monday, July 14

Theogate

Season 4 • Episode 2

Theo comes home late from a cross-country meet and the "family court" convenes to find out why.

Monday, July 14

It Ain't Easy Being Green

Season 4 • Episode 3

Rudy plays her parents against each other to wear inappropriate clothes to a party.

Monday, July 14

Hillman

Season 3 • Episode 25

The Huxtables visit Hillman College to celebrate the retirement of the school's president.

Monday, July 14

Call of the Wild

Season 4 • Episode 1

Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with surprising news for the Huxtables.

Monday, July 14

Theogate

Season 4 • Episode 2

Theo comes home late from a cross-country meet and the "family court" convenes to find out why.

Monday, July 14

It Ain't Easy Being Green

Season 4 • Episode 3

Rudy plays her parents against each other to wear inappropriate clothes to a party.

Tuesday, July 15

Cliff's Mistake

Season 4 • Episode 4

Cliff misplaces a power drill he borrowed; the children plan a Halloween party.

Tuesday, July 15

Shakespeare

Season 4 • Episode 5

Hillman College's Dr. Foster and his friend help Theo and Cockroach tackle a Shakespeare play.

Tuesday, July 15

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.

Tuesday, July 15

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.

Tuesday, July 15

Cliff's Mistake

Season 4 • Episode 4

Cliff misplaces a power drill he borrowed; the children plan a Halloween party.

Tuesday, July 15

Shakespeare

Season 4 • Episode 5

Hillman College's Dr. Foster and his friend help Theo and Cockroach tackle a Shakespeare play.

Tuesday, July 15

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.

Tuesday, July 15

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.

Wednesday, July 16

Looking Back

Season 4 • Episode 8

The Huxtables help Elvin understand Sondra by reliving events from the family's past.

Wednesday, July 16

Looking Back

Season 4 • Episode 9

The Huxtables help Elvin understand Sondra by reliving events from the family's past.

Wednesday, July 16

Bookworm

Season 4 • Episode 14

Clair takes Cliff to the first coed meeting of her book discussion group.

Wednesday, July 16

Dance Mania

Season 4 • Episode 11

Theo and Cockroach plan on attending the taping of a TV dance show.

Wednesday, July 16

Looking Back

Season 4 • Episode 8

The Huxtables help Elvin understand Sondra by reliving events from the family's past.

Wednesday, July 16

Looking Back

Season 4 • Episode 9

The Huxtables help Elvin understand Sondra by reliving events from the family's past.

Wednesday, July 16

Bookworm

Season 4 • Episode 14

Clair takes Cliff to the first coed meeting of her book discussion group.

Wednesday, July 16

Dance Mania

Season 4 • Episode 11

Theo and Cockroach plan on attending the taping of a TV dance show.

Thursday, July 17

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.

Thursday, July 17

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.

Thursday, July 17

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Season 4 • Episode 15

Claire and Cliff meet with Rudy's violin teacher (Melba Moore).

Thursday, July 17

The Visit

Season 4 • Episode 16

Theo visits a friend (Christopher Collet) hospitalized for cancer.

Thursday, July 17

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.

Thursday, July 17

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.

Thursday, July 17

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Season 4 • Episode 15

Claire and Cliff meet with Rudy's violin teacher (Melba Moore).

Thursday, July 17

The Visit

Season 4 • Episode 16

Theo visits a friend (Christopher Collet) hospitalized for cancer.

Friday, July 18

The Drum Major

Season 4 • Episode 17

Vanessa auditions for drum major; Cliff is introduced to one of his father's musician buddies.

Friday, July 18

Waterworks

Season 4 • Episode 18

Clair and Theo attempt to prevent Cliff from trying to repair a leaky pipe by himself.

Friday, July 18

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, July 18

Petanque

Season 4 • Episode 20

Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.

Friday, July 18

The Drum Major

Season 4 • Episode 17

Vanessa auditions for drum major; Cliff is introduced to one of his father's musician buddies.

Friday, July 18

Waterworks

Season 4 • Episode 18

Clair and Theo attempt to prevent Cliff from trying to repair a leaky pipe by himself.

Friday, July 18

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, July 18

Petanque

Season 4 • Episode 20

Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.

Friday, July 18

Trust Me

Season 4 • Episode 21

Clair's friend turns to her for help when she fears her marriage is in trouble.

Friday, July 18

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, July 18

The Prom

Season 4 • Episode 23

Theo and his pals attempt to impress their dates for the senior prom.

Friday, July 18

Gone Fishin'

Season 4 • Episode 24

Theo accidentally catches a corpse while fishing, and the media attention affects the Huxtables.

Friday, July 18

Together Again, and Again

Season 5 • Episode 1

Denise shocks everyone when she announces she will not return to Hillman College.

Friday, July 18

The Physical

Season 5 • Episode 2

Cliff (Bill Cosby) frantically gets in shape for his annual physical.

Friday, July 18

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.

Friday, July 18

Move It

Season 5 • Episode 4

The family wants better accommodations for Elvin and expectant Sondra.

Saturday, July 19

Out of Brooklyn

Season 5 • Episode 5

Denise must convince her parents that she has found the perfect job.

Saturday, July 19

The Birth

Season 5 • Episode 6

The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.

Saturday, July 19

The Birth

Season 5 • Episode 7

The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.

Saturday, July 19

Cyranoise De Bergington

Season 5 • Episode 8

Theo wants a date with Julia but needs his best friend's help.

Saturday, July 19

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

Season 5 • Episode 9

A voice teacher (Betty Carter) helps Vanessa and her friends polish a musical act.

Saturday, July 19

If the Dress Fits, Wear It

Season 5 • Episode 10

Clair hires a fitness instructor (Debbie Allen) to get her back into shape.

Sunday, July 20

The Boys of Winter

Season 5 • Episode 19

Former NBA stars portray doctors who play a basketball game against younger women.

Sunday, July 20

It Comes and It Goes

Season 5 • Episode 20

Sondra and Elvin get child-rearing advice from their families.

Sunday, July 20

Theo's Women

Season 5 • Episode 21

Theo's girlfriend (Michelle Thomas) catches him kissing another woman.

Sunday, July 20

Birthday Blues

Season 5 • Episode 22

Cliff tries to ease Clair's 46th-birthday blues by having a friend (Placido Domingo) serenade her.

Sunday, July 20

A Room With No View

Season 5 • Episode 23

Cliff and Clair come up with a plan to end Vanessa and Rudy's endless bickering.

Sunday, July 20

What He Did for Love

Season 5 • Episode 24

Theo's friend unwittingly gives an expensive watch to his girlfriend.

Sunday, July 20

Day of the Locusts

Season 5 • Episode 25

Elvin's mother and Clair use Sondra's strep throat as an excuse to take the babies.

Sunday, July 20

57 Varieties

Season 5 • Episode 26

Cliff and Clair are reluctant to let Theo go with his class on an Egyptian archaeological dig.

Sunday, July 20

Denise: The Saga Continues

Season 6 • Episode 1

Denise returns from Africa with a husband (Joseph C. Phillips) and a stepdaughter (Raven-Symone).

Sunday, July 20

Surf's Up

Season 6 • Episode 2

Cliff has to help when Theo and his roommates have trouble with their new landlord.

Sunday, July 20

Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

Season 6 • Episode 4

Cliff spends some quality time alone with his new stepgranddaughter.

Sunday, July 20

Theo's Gift

Season 6 • Episode 5

The Huxtables are relieved to learn that Theo's learning problems are due to dyslexia.

Monday, July 21

The Boys of Winter

Season 5 • Episode 19

Former NBA stars portray doctors who play a basketball game against younger women.

Monday, July 21

It Comes and It Goes

Season 5 • Episode 20

Sondra and Elvin get child-rearing advice from their families.

Monday, July 21

Truth or Consequences

Season 5 • Episode 12

Vanessa tells a fib so she can rendezvous with her boyfriend.

Monday, July 21

Cliff Babysits

Season 5 • Episode 13

Cliff baby-sits the twins and offers them plenty of grandfatherly advice.

Monday, July 21

Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten

Season 5 • Episode 14

Clair appears as a guest panelist on a public affairs TV show.

Monday, July 21

The Lost Weekend

Season 5 • Episode 15

When Cliff and Clair are away, Theo's small gathering erupts into a wild party.

Monday, July 21

Truth or Consequences

Season 5 • Episode 12

Vanessa tells a fib so she can rendezvous with her boyfriend.

Monday, July 21

Cliff Babysits

Season 5 • Episode 13

Cliff baby-sits the twins and offers them plenty of grandfatherly advice.

Monday, July 21

Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten

Season 5 • Episode 14

Clair appears as a guest panelist on a public affairs TV show.

Monday, July 21

The Lost Weekend

Season 5 • Episode 15

When Cliff and Clair are away, Theo's small gathering erupts into a wild party.

Tuesday, July 22

No Way, Baby

Season 5 • Episode 16

Cliff tries to coax the grandfather (Sammy Davis Jr.) of a mother-to-be into providing support.

Tuesday, July 22

Can I Say Something, Please?

Season 5 • Episode 17

Cliff and Clair let Rudy stay up as late as she wants when she complains about all the house rules.

Tuesday, July 22

The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus

Season 5 • Episode 18

Theo's troubles with Justine (Michelle Thomas) inspire him to visit a voodoo doctor (Moses Gunn).

Tuesday, July 22

The Boys of Winter

Season 5 • Episode 19

Former NBA stars portray doctors who play a basketball game against younger women.

Tuesday, July 22

No Way, Baby

Season 5 • Episode 16

Cliff tries to coax the grandfather (Sammy Davis Jr.) of a mother-to-be into providing support.

Tuesday, July 22

Can I Say Something, Please?

Season 5 • Episode 17

Cliff and Clair let Rudy stay up as late as she wants when she complains about all the house rules.

Tuesday, July 22

The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus

Season 5 • Episode 18

Theo's troubles with Justine (Michelle Thomas) inspire him to visit a voodoo doctor (Moses Gunn).

Tuesday, July 22

The Boys of Winter

Season 5 • Episode 19

Former NBA stars portray doctors who play a basketball game against younger women.

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