The Cosby Show
Cast & Crew
Bill Cosby Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable
Phylicia Rashad Clair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe Vanessa Huxtable
Lisa Bonet Denise Huxtable Kendall
Keshia Knight Pulliam Rudy Huxtable
Sabrina Le Beauf Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux
Raven-Symone Olivia Kendall
⨁Full Cast & CrewUpcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, April 19
Petanque
Season 4 • Episode 20
Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.
Friday, April 19
Trust Me
Season 4 • Episode 21
Clair's friend turns to her for help when she fears her marriage is in trouble.
Friday, April 19
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, April 19
The Prom
Season 4 • Episode 23
Theo and his pals attempt to impress their dates for the senior prom.
Friday, April 19
Gone Fishin'
Season 4 • Episode 24
Theo accidentally catches a corpse while fishing, and the media attention affects the Huxtables.
Friday, April 19
Together Again, and Again
Season 5 • Episode 1
Denise shocks everyone when she announces she will not return to Hillman College.
Friday, April 19
The Physical
Season 5 • Episode 2
Cliff (Bill Cosby) frantically gets in shape for his annual physical.
Friday, April 19
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, April 20
Move It
Season 5 • Episode 4
The family wants better accommodations for Elvin and expectant Sondra.
Saturday, April 20
Out of Brooklyn
Season 5 • Episode 5
Denise must convince her parents that she has found the perfect job.
Saturday, April 20
The Birth
Season 5 • Episode 6
The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.
Saturday, April 20
The Birth
Season 5 • Episode 7
The grandparents are surprised when Sondra gives birth to twins.
Saturday, April 20
Cyranoise De Bergington
Season 5 • Episode 8
Theo wants a date with Julia but needs his best friend's help.
Saturday, April 20
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, April 21
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, April 21
Calling Dr. Huxtable
Season 3 • Episode 17
Cliff is called to the hospital for three deliveries; Theo is left in charge at home.
Sunday, April 21
You Only Hurt the One You Love
Season 3 • Episode 18
Theo accidentally hurts Rudy after convincing her to play circus with him.
Sunday, April 21
The Shower
Season 3 • Episode 19
Denise worries about her soon-to-be-married pregnant friend, and throws her a bridal shower.
Sunday, April 21
Cliff's 50th Birthday
Season 3 • Episode 20
Denise and Sondra come home from college to celebrate their father's 50th birthday.
Sunday, April 21
I Know That You Know
Season 3 • Episode 21
Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement; Theo plays practical jokes on the family.
Sunday, April 21
The Andalusian Flu
Season 3 • Episode 22
Theo offers to run the house when Cliff and Clair have the flu.
Sunday, April 21
Bald and Beautiful
Season 3 • Episode 23
Cliff's longtime friend (Robert Culp) flies in from Chicago for a visit.
Sunday, April 21
Planning Parenthood
Season 3 • Episode 24
Cliff treats Rudy and her friends to lunch at an expensive restaurant.
Sunday, April 21
Hillman
Season 3 • Episode 25
The Huxtables visit Hillman College to celebrate the retirement of the school's president.
Sunday, April 21
Call of the Wild
Season 4 • Episode 1
Sondra and Elvin return from their honeymoon with surprising news for the Huxtables.
Sunday, April 21
Theogate
Season 4 • Episode 2
Theo comes home late from a cross-country meet and the "family court" convenes to find out why.
Monday, April 22
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Monday, April 22
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Monday, April 22
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Monday, April 22
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Monday, April 22
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Monday, April 22
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Monday, April 22
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Monday, April 22
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Tuesday, April 23
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Tuesday, April 23
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Tuesday, April 23
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.
Tuesday, April 23
The Younger Woman
Season 1 • Episode 21
Cliff's widowed friend has found a new girlfriend who is young enough to be his daughter.
Tuesday, April 23
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Tuesday, April 23
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Tuesday, April 23
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.
Tuesday, April 23
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 24
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Wednesday, April 24
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Wednesday, April 24
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Wednesday, April 24
First Day of School
Season 2 • Episode 1
After three months of household turmoil, Cliff and Clair welcome the beginning of the school year.
Wednesday, April 24
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Wednesday, April 24
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Wednesday, April 24
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Wednesday, April 24
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 25
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Thursday, April 25
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Thursday, April 25
Cliff in Love
Season 2 • Episode 4
Cliff gives advice to a young man whom he would like to be Sondra's steady boyfriend.
Thursday, April 25
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.
Thursday, April 25
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Thursday, April 25
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Thursday, April 25
Cliff in Love
Season 2 • Episode 4
Cliff gives advice to a young man whom he would like to be Sondra's steady boyfriend.
Thursday, April 25
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 26
Halloween
Season 2 • Episode 6
Vanessa gets a chance to talk to the cutest boy at school at her first Halloween party.
Friday, April 26
Denise Drives
Season 2 • Episode 8
Cliff gives Denise some pointers as she prepares to buy her first car.
Friday, April 26
Rudy Suits Up
Season 2 • Episode 7
Rudy becomes the star of a youth football team, but Cliff is worried about safety.
Friday, April 26
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 26
If the Dress Fits, Wear It
Season 5 • Episode 10
Clair hires a fitness instructor (Debbie Allen) to get her back into shape.
Friday, April 26
Is There a Hamster in the House?
Season 5 • Episode 11
The hamster Rudy is watching for a friend falls ill during the night.
Friday, April 26
Truth or Consequences
Season 5 • Episode 12
Vanessa tells a fib so she can rendezvous with her boyfriend.
Friday, April 26
Cliff Babysits
Season 5 • Episode 13
Cliff baby-sits the twins and offers them plenty of grandfatherly advice.
Friday, April 26
Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten
Season 5 • Episode 14
Clair appears as a guest panelist on a public affairs TV show.
Friday, April 26
The Lost Weekend
Season 5 • Episode 15
When Cliff and Clair are away, Theo's small gathering erupts into a wild party.
Friday, April 26
No Way, Baby
Season 5 • Episode 16
Cliff tries to coax the grandfather (Sammy Davis Jr.) of a mother-to-be into providing support.
Friday, April 26
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.
Friday, April 26
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).
Friday, April 26
The Boys of Winter
Season 5 • Episode 19
Former NBA stars portray doctors who play a basketball game against younger women.
Friday, April 26
It Comes and It Goes
Season 5 • Episode 20
Sondra and Elvin get child-rearing advice from their families.
Friday, April 26
Theo's Women
Season 5 • Episode 21
Theo's girlfriend (Michelle Thomas) catches him kissing another woman.
Saturday, April 27
Birthday Blues
Season 5 • Episode 22
Cliff tries to ease Clair's 46th-birthday blues by having a friend (Placido Domingo) serenade her.
Saturday, April 27
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.
Saturday, April 27
What He Did for Love
Season 5 • Episode 24
Theo's friend unwittingly gives an expensive watch to his girlfriend.
Saturday, April 27
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.
Saturday, April 27
57 Varieties
Season 5 • Episode 26
Cliff and Clair are reluctant to let Theo go with his class on an Egyptian archaeological dig.
Saturday, April 27
Denise: The Saga Continues
Season 6 • Episode 1
Denise returns from Africa with a husband (Joseph C. Phillips) and a stepdaughter (Raven-Symone).
Sunday, April 28
It Ain't Easy Being Green
Season 4 • Episode 3
Rudy plays her parents against each other to wear inappropriate clothes to a party.
Sunday, April 28
Cliff's Mistake
Season 4 • Episode 4
Cliff misplaces a power drill he borrowed; the children plan a Halloween party.
Sunday, April 28
Shakespeare
Season 4 • Episode 5
Hillman College's Dr. Foster and his friend help Theo and Cockroach tackle a Shakespeare play.
Sunday, April 28
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.
Sunday, April 28
Looking Back
Season 4 • Episode 8
The Huxtables help Elvin understand Sondra by reliving events from the family's past.
Sunday, April 28
Looking Back
Season 4 • Episode 9
The Huxtables help Elvin understand Sondra by reliving events from the family's past.
Sunday, April 28
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.
Sunday, April 28
Bookworm
Season 4 • Episode 14
Clair takes Cliff to the first coed meeting of her book discussion group.
Sunday, April 28
Dance Mania
Season 4 • Episode 11
Theo and Cockroach plan on attending the taping of a TV dance show.
Sunday, April 28
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.
Sunday, April 28
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.
Sunday, April 28
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Season 4 • Episode 15
Claire and Cliff meet with Rudy's violin teacher (Melba Moore).
Monday, April 29
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, April 29
Clair's Toe
Season 2 • Episode 10
Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life.
Monday, April 29
Mrs. Westlake
Season 2 • Episode 12
Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner.
Monday, April 29
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.
Monday, April 29
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, April 29
Clair's Toe
Season 2 • Episode 10
Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life.
Monday, April 29
Mrs. Westlake
Season 2 • Episode 12
Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner.
Monday, April 29
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, April 30
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Tuesday, April 30
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Tuesday, April 30
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Tuesday, April 30
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.
Tuesday, April 30
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Tuesday, April 30
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Tuesday, April 30
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Tuesday, April 30
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, May 1
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Wednesday, May 1
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Wednesday, May 1
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Wednesday, May 1
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Wednesday, May 1
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Wednesday, May 1
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Wednesday, May 1
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Wednesday, May 1
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Thursday, May 2
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Thursday, May 2
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Thursday, May 2
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
Thursday, May 2
Off to the Races
Season 2 • Episode 24
Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.
Thursday, May 2
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Thursday, May 2
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Thursday, May 2
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
Thursday, May 2
Off to the Races
Season 2 • Episode 24
Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.
Friday, May 3
Food for Thought
Season 3 • Episode 2
Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.
Friday, May 3
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Season 3 • Episode 1
Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.
Friday, May 3
Golden Anniversary
Season 3 • Episode 3
Grandma and Grandpa Huxtable celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Friday, May 3
Man Talk
Season 3 • Episode 4
Theo is torn between two women; Cliff joins Rudy for a spot of tea.
Friday, May 3
Surf's Up
Season 6 • Episode 2
Cliff has to help when Theo and his roommates have trouble with their new landlord.
Friday, May 3
Denise Kendall: Navy Wife
Season 6 • Episode 4
Cliff spends some quality time alone with his new stepgranddaughter.
Friday, May 3
Theo's Gift
Season 6 • Episode 5
The Huxtables are relieved to learn that Theo's learning problems are due to dyslexia.
Friday, May 3
Denise Kendall: Babysitter
Season 6 • Episode 6
Sondra and Elvin reluctantly enlist Denise when they can't find a baby sitter.
Friday, May 3
Shall We Dance?
Season 6 • Episode 7
Rudy is convinced she's in love with a classmate (Michael A. Moran).
Friday, May 3
Cliff's Wet Adventure
Season 6 • Episode 9
Denise invites Martin's (Joseph C. Phillips) ex-wife, Paula (Victoria Rowell), for Thanksgiving.
Friday, May 3
Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
Season 6 • Episode 10
Tempers flare when Denise's in-laws (Nancy Wilson, Moses Gunn) visit the Huxtable clan.
Friday, May 3
Cliff La Dolce
Season 6 • Episode 11
Cliff must handle the household when Clair travels out of town.
Friday, May 3
Getting to Know You
Season 6 • Episode 12
Cliff spends some time alone with Martin; Elvin plays a Christmas elf for charity.
Friday, May 3
Elvin Pays for Dinner
Season 6 • Episode 13
Elvin's (Geoffrey Owens) dinner with an old girlfriend (Tonya Pinkins) doesn't go over well at home.
Friday, May 3
Cliff's Nightmare
Season 6 • Episode 14
Cliff suffers nightmares after he eats something he shouldn't have. Guest appearance by the Muppets.
Friday, May 3
Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor
Season 6 • Episode 15
When Vanessa is too shy to approach the boy shy likes, Denise steps in to play matchmaker.
Saturday, May 4
The Birthday Party
Season 6 • Episode 16
It is organic vs. traditional when Olivia celebrates her fourth birthday.
Saturday, May 4
Not Everybody Loves the Blues
Season 6 • Episode 17
Jazz and blues great Riley Jackson (B.B. King) visits the Huxtable home.
Saturday, May 4
Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
Season 6 • Episode 18
Rudy's attempts to put back "borrowed" money get her deeper into trouble.
Saturday, May 4
Mr. Sandman
Season 6 • Episode 19
Rudy takes tap lessons after refusing to participate in a school dance presentation.
Saturday, May 4
Isn't It Romantic?
Season 6 • Episode 20
Theo asks the three married men in the family whether romance dies after marriage.
Saturday, May 4
Theo's Dirty Laundry
Season 6 • Episode 21
Cliff and Clair are surprised to learn that Theo is now living with Justine.
Sunday, May 5
The Visit
Season 4 • Episode 16
Theo visits a friend (Christopher Collet) hospitalized for cancer.
Sunday, May 5
The Drum Major
Season 4 • Episode 17
Vanessa auditions for drum major; Cliff is introduced to one of his father's musician buddies.
Sunday, May 5
Waterworks
Season 4 • Episode 18
Clair and Theo attempt to prevent Cliff from trying to repair a leaky pipe by himself.
Sunday, May 5
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, May 5
Petanque
Season 4 • Episode 20
Cliff takes on his friend in petanque, an outdoor bowling game.
Sunday, May 5
Trust Me
Season 4 • Episode 21
Clair's friend turns to her for help when she fears her marriage is in trouble.
Sunday, May 5
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, May 5
The Prom
Season 4 • Episode 23
Theo and his pals attempt to impress their dates for the senior prom.
Sunday, May 5
Gone Fishin'
Season 4 • Episode 24
Theo accidentally catches a corpse while fishing, and the media attention affects the Huxtables.
Sunday, May 5
Together Again, and Again
Season 5 • Episode 1
Denise shocks everyone when she announces she will not return to Hillman College.
Sunday, May 5
The Physical
Season 5 • Episode 2
Cliff (Bill Cosby) frantically gets in shape for his annual physical.
Sunday, May 5
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.
Monday, May 6
Mother, May I?
Season 3 • Episode 5
Friends urge Vanessa to wear makeup even though Clair doesn't allow it.
Monday, May 6
The March
Season 3 • Episode 6
Theo is disappointed after he gets an average grade on a history paper.
Monday, May 6
Theo's Flight
Season 3 • Episode 7
Theo is inspired by a school speaker and asks his parents for flying lessons.
Monday, May 6
Vanessa's Rich
Season 3 • Episode 8
Vanessa is labeled a conceited rich girl after two girls visit her home.
Monday, May 6
Mother, May I?
Season 3 • Episode 5
Friends urge Vanessa to wear makeup even though Clair doesn't allow it.
Monday, May 6
The March
Season 3 • Episode 6
Theo is disappointed after he gets an average grade on a history paper.
Monday, May 6
Theo's Flight
Season 3 • Episode 7
Theo is inspired by a school speaker and asks his parents for flying lessons.