The Cosby Show
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Sitcom
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.
Friday, November 29
Not Everybody Loves the Blues
Season 6 • Episode 17
Jazz and blues great Riley Jackson (B.B. King) visits the Huxtable home.
Friday, November 29
Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
Season 6 • Episode 18
Rudy's attempts to put back "borrowed" money get her deeper into trouble.
Friday, November 29
Mr. Sandman
Season 6 • Episode 19
Rudy takes tap lessons after refusing to participate in a school dance presentation.
Friday, November 29
Isn't It Romantic?
Season 6 • Episode 20
Theo asks the three married men in the family whether romance dies after marriage.
Friday, November 29
Theo's Dirty Laundry
Season 6 • Episode 21
Cliff and Clair are surprised to learn that Theo is now living with Justine.
Friday, November 29
What's It All About?
Season 6 • Episode 22
Hoping to relieve Clair of her pressures, Cliff and the family send her away to rest.
Friday, November 29
The Night of the Wretched
Season 6 • Episode 23
Vanessa defies her parents and travels to Baltimore to attend a concert.
Friday, November 29
The Moves
Season 6 • Episode 24
A recently divorced friend of Cliff's "goes gaga" over Clair's pal Bernice.
Friday, November 29
Live and Learn
Season 6 • Episode 25
Olivia's day-care center becomes the proving ground for Denise's unorthodox teaching style.
Friday, November 29
The Storyteller
Season 6 • Episode 26
The family is regaled with tales of life and Huxtable heritage by Cliff's 98-year-old aunt.
Monday, December 2
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 25
When Theo counsels at a community center, he gets an unexpected reaction from the kids.
Monday, December 2
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 26
In his job at the counseling center, Theo befriends a boy with a reading problem.
Monday, December 2
With This Ring?
Season 8 • Episode 1
Vanessa's announcement of her engagement comes as a shock to the family.
Monday, December 2
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, December 2
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 25
When Theo counsels at a community center, he gets an unexpected reaction from the kids.
Monday, December 2
Theo and the Kids
Season 7 • Episode 26
In his job at the counseling center, Theo befriends a boy with a reading problem.
Monday, December 2
With This Ring?
Season 8 • Episode 1
Vanessa's announcement of her engagement comes as a shock to the family.
Monday, December 2
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, December 3
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, December 3
Pam Applies to College
Season 8 • Episode 4
Pam's college hopes are dashed; Olivia has "show and tell."
Tuesday, December 3
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, December 3
It's Apparent to Everyone
Season 8 • Episode 6
Cramped quarters cause short tempers in the Huxtable household.
Tuesday, December 3
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, December 3
Pam Applies to College
Season 8 • Episode 4
Pam's college hopes are dashed; Olivia has "show and tell."
Tuesday, December 3
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, December 3
It's Apparent to Everyone
Season 8 • Episode 6
Cramped quarters cause short tempers in the Huxtable household.
Wednesday, December 4
The Iceman Bricketh
Season 8 • Episode 7
Russell and Carrie scrutinize Vanessa's fiance, who is busy helping Cliff install a refrigerator.
Wednesday, December 4
Olivia's Field Trip
Season 8 • Episode 8
Cliff and a neighbor chaperon Olivia's kindergarten field trip.
Wednesday, December 4
For Men Only
Season 8 • Episode 9
Cliff's lecture at the community center is met with skepticism.
Wednesday, December 4
Olivia Comes Out of the Closet
Season 8 • Episode 10
Singer Miriam Makeba helps Olivia through the crisis of her father's leaving.
Wednesday, December 4
The Iceman Bricketh
Season 8 • Episode 7
Russell and Carrie scrutinize Vanessa's fiance, who is busy helping Cliff install a refrigerator.
Wednesday, December 4
Olivia's Field Trip
Season 8 • Episode 8
Cliff and a neighbor chaperon Olivia's kindergarten field trip.
Wednesday, December 4
For Men Only
Season 8 • Episode 9
Cliff's lecture at the community center is met with skepticism.
Wednesday, December 4
Olivia Comes Out of the Closet
Season 8 • Episode 10
Singer Miriam Makeba helps Olivia through the crisis of her father's leaving.
Thursday, December 5
Two Is a Crowd
Season 8 • Episode 11
Kenny (Deon Richmond) tries to help with Rudy's and Vanessa's romantic problems.
Thursday, December 5
Clair's Place
Season 8 • Episode 12
Clair's new room is off limits to everyone, especially when she is in it.
Thursday, December 5
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, December 5
The Price Is Wrong
Season 8 • Episode 14
Pam and friends enlist Clair to fight price gouging in a poor neighborhood.
Thursday, December 5
Two Is a Crowd
Season 8 • Episode 11
Kenny (Deon Richmond) tries to help with Rudy's and Vanessa's romantic problems.
Thursday, December 5
Clair's Place
Season 8 • Episode 12
Clair's new room is off limits to everyone, especially when she is in it.
Thursday, December 5
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, December 5
The Price Is Wrong
Season 8 • Episode 14
Pam and friends enlist Clair to fight price gouging in a poor neighborhood.
Friday, December 6
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, December 6
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, December 6
Cliff Gets Jilted
Season 8 • Episode 18
Sondra and Elvin's housewarming party falls through, and Vanessa breaks up with Dabnis.
Friday, December 6
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, December 6
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, December 6
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, December 6
Cliff Gets Jilted
Season 8 • Episode 18
Sondra and Elvin's housewarming party falls through, and Vanessa breaks up with Dabnis.
Friday, December 6
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, December 6
Clair's Reunion
Season 8 • Episode 20
Clair and friends recall college; Olivia gives Cliff a make-over.
Friday, December 6
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, December 6
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, December 6
Some Gifts Aren't Deductible
Season 8 • Episode 23
Cliff can't claim most of the kids as deductions, despite supporting them.
Friday, December 6
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, December 6
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, December 6
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Theo brings home a bad report card; Denise dates an older man.
Friday, December 6
Goodbye, Mr. Fish
Season 1 • Episode 2
Cliff arranges a funeral ceremony for Rudy's deceased goldfish.
Saturday, December 7
Bad Dreams
Season 1 • Episode 3
Vanessa has recurring nightmares after seeing a horror movie.
Saturday, December 7
Knight to Night
Season 1 • Episode 11
Cliff treats overworked Clair to a night at a first-class hotel.
Saturday, December 7
Is That My Boy?
Season 1 • Episode 4
Seeing novice football-player Theo in action dims Cliff's joy.
Saturday, December 7
Breaking With Tradition
Season 1 • Episode 6
Cliff's father attempts to convince a reluctant Denise to attend his alma mater.
Saturday, December 7
One More Time
Season 1 • Episode 7
Clair and Cliff are at odds over whether they should have another child.
Saturday, December 7
A Shirt Story
Season 1 • Episode 5
Theo reluctantly agrees to let Denise make him a copy of an expensive designer shirt.
Sunday, December 8
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Sunday, December 8
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Sunday, December 8
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Sunday, December 8
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Sunday, December 8
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Sunday, December 8
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Sunday, December 8
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
Sunday, December 8
Off to the Races
Season 2 • Episode 24
Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.
Monday, December 9
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Monday, December 9
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Monday, December 9
Play It Again Vanessa
Season 1 • Episode 8
A music teacher (Dizzy Gillespie) helps Vanessa learn how to play the clarinet.
Monday, December 9
How Ugly Is He?
Season 1 • Episode 9
Denise's boyfriend makes critical comments about the medical and legal professions.
Monday, December 9
Bonjour Sondra
Season 1 • Episode 10
Sondra returns from college and announces plans to spend the summer in Paris.
Monday, December 9
Father's Day
Season 1 • Episode 13
The children surprise Cliff with unique Father's Day gifts in December.
Monday, December 9
Play It Again Vanessa
Season 1 • Episode 8
A music teacher (Dizzy Gillespie) helps Vanessa learn how to play the clarinet.
Monday, December 9
How Ugly Is He?
Season 1 • Episode 9
Denise's boyfriend makes critical comments about the medical and legal professions.
Monday, December 9
Bonjour Sondra
Season 1 • Episode 10
Sondra returns from college and announces plans to spend the summer in Paris.
Monday, December 9
Father's Day
Season 1 • Episode 13
The children surprise Cliff with unique Father's Day gifts in December.
Tuesday, December 10
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Tuesday, December 10
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Tuesday, December 10
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Tuesday, December 10
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Tuesday, December 10
Independence Day
Season 1 • Episode 14
Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.
Tuesday, December 10
Physician of the Year
Season 1 • Episode 15
Cliff's boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.
Tuesday, December 10
Jitterbug Break
Season 1 • Episode 16
Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps; Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.
Tuesday, December 10
Theo and the Joint
Season 1 • Episode 17
Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.
Wednesday, December 11
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Wednesday, December 11
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Wednesday, December 11
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, December 11
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, December 11
Vanessa's New Class
Season 1 • Episode 18
Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.
Wednesday, December 11
Clair's Case
Season 1 • Episode 19
Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.
Wednesday, December 11
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, December 11
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, December 12
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Thursday, December 12
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Thursday, December 12
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Thursday, December 12
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, December 12
Slumber Party
Season 1 • Episode 22
Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.
Thursday, December 12
Mr. Quiet
Season 1 • Episode 23
The head (Tony Orlando) of a community center helps an abused boy.
Thursday, December 12
Cliff's Birthday
Season 1 • Episode 24
Clair and the children surprise Cliff with a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.
Thursday, December 12
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, December 13
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Friday, December 13
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Friday, December 13
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, December 13
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, December 13
The Juicer
Season 2 • Episode 2
Cliff's new kitchen gadget tempts Rudy and her friend Peter to make grape juice.
Friday, December 13
Happy Anniversary
Season 2 • Episode 3
Clair, Cliff and the children plan a gala 49th anniversary party for Grandpa and Grandma Huxtable.
Friday, December 13
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, December 13
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, December 13
Halloween
Season 2 • Episode 6
Vanessa gets a chance to talk to the cutest boy at school at her first Halloween party.
Friday, December 13
Denise Drives
Season 2 • Episode 8
Cliff gives Denise some pointers as she prepares to buy her first car.
Friday, December 13
Rudy Suits Up
Season 2 • Episode 7
Rudy becomes the star of a youth football team, but Cliff is worried about safety.
Friday, December 13
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, December 13
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, December 13
Clair's Toe
Season 2 • Episode 10
Clair is determined not to let a broken toe interfere with her personal or professional life.
Friday, December 13
Mrs. Westlake
Season 2 • Episode 12
Cliff invites Theo's prim math teacher (Sonia Braga) to dinner.
Friday, December 13
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, December 14
The Auction
Season 2 • Episode 13
Clair is determined to buy a valuable painting done by her great uncle at an auction.
Saturday, December 14
Theo and Cockroach
Season 2 • Episode 15
Theo and his friend Cockroach are ill-prepared for an upcoming test on "Macbeth.".
Saturday, December 14
The Dentist
Season 2 • Episode 16
Rudy helps a friend overcome his fear of the dentist (Danny Kaye).
Saturday, December 14
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, December 14
A Touch of Wonder
Season 2 • Episode 18
Denise is involved in an auto accident with a limousine carrying singer Stevie Wonder.
Saturday, December 14
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Sunday, December 15
Food for Thought
Season 3 • Episode 2
Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.
Sunday, December 15
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Season 3 • Episode 1
Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.
Sunday, December 15
Golden Anniversary
Season 3 • Episode 3
Grandma and Grandpa Huxtable celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sunday, December 15
Man Talk
Season 3 • Episode 4
Theo is torn between two women; Cliff joins Rudy for a spot of tea.
Sunday, December 15
Mother, May I?
Season 3 • Episode 5
Friends urge Vanessa to wear makeup even though Clair doesn't allow it.
Sunday, December 15
The March
Season 3 • Episode 6
Theo is disappointed after he gets an average grade on a history paper.
Sunday, December 15
Theo's Flight
Season 3 • Episode 7
Theo is inspired by a school speaker and asks his parents for flying lessons.
Sunday, December 15
Vanessa's Rich
Season 3 • Episode 8
Vanessa is labeled a conceited rich girl after two girls visit her home.
Monday, December 16
Food for Thought
Season 3 • Episode 2
Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.
Monday, December 16
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Season 3 • Episode 1
Cliff and the gang comb the house in search of an elusive snake.
Monday, December 16
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Monday, December 16
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Monday, December 16
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Monday, December 16
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Monday, December 16
Full House
Season 2 • Episode 19
When chaos rules in the Huxtable home, Cliff seeks refuge in his office.
Monday, December 16
Close to Home
Season 2 • Episode 20
Cliff's friend discusses problems he has encountered with his teenage daughter.
Monday, December 16
Theo's Holiday
Season 2 • Episode 22
The family sets out to give Theo a lesson on life's realities.
Monday, December 16
An Early Spring
Season 2 • Episode 21
Theo's math test is postponed when his pregnant teacher goes into labor.
Tuesday, December 17
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Tuesday, December 17
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
Tuesday, December 17
Off to the Races
Season 2 • Episode 24
Cliff is determined to settle a score with a former track rival.
Tuesday, December 17
Food for Thought
Season 3 • Episode 2
Clair puts Cliff on a diet after a friend suffers a mild heart attack.
Tuesday, December 17
Denise's Decision
Season 2 • Episode 25
Cliff and his father complicate Denise's college decision with their advice.
Tuesday, December 17
The Card Game
Season 2 • Episode 23
Cliff asks his stuffy former English professor to be his partner in a pinochle game.
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