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Airs Next: NBC at Thursday 8:00 PM (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 20, 1984    Last Aired: April 30, 1992
Show Categories: Comedy, Drama
The Cosby Show
Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable was an OBGYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), and his wife Clair was a successful attorney. They had five children: Sondra, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and Rudy. Sondra was rarely seen during the first season because she was away at Princeton. She became a regular character in the second season, and was usually seen with her on-again off-again beau, Elvin. They...
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Last episode: The Cosby Show: A Look Back
In this two-hour special, cast and crew members and frequent guest stars reminisce about their experiences on the show; and discuss its impact on the sitcom genre and the way it re-shaped society's perceptions of African Americans. Celebrity fans also share their feelings about the series.
Aired: Sunday May 19, 2002
201. And So We Commence (2) Apr 30, 1992 2 Reviews 9.28
200. And So We Commence (1) Apr 30, 1992 1 Review 8.27
199. Some Gifts Aren't Deductible Apr 23, 1992 0 Reviews 7.45
198. You Can't Stop the Music Mar 26, 1992 0 Reviews 6.44

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Cast

 
Bill Cosby - Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable
Phylicia Rashad - Clair Olivia Hanks Huxtable (photos)
Sabrina Le Beauf - Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux (seasons 2 - 8, recurring previously)
Lisa Bonet - Denise Huxtable Kendall (seasons 1 - 3, 6 - 7, recurring seasons 4 - 5) (photos)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner - Theodore Aloysius "Theo" Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe - Vanessa Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam - Rudith Lillian "Rudy" Huxtable
Geoffrey Owens - Elvin Tibideaux (seasons 4 - 8, recurring previously)
Raven-Symone - Olivia Kendall (seasons 6 - 8) (photos)
Joseph C. Phillips - Lt. Martin Kendall (seasons 6 - 7, recurring otherwise)
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8.5
Great
"Mildly interesting"
The Cosby show more satisfing for kids to.
Continue » Posted May 20, 2008 2:53 pm PST
7.7
Good
"Classic"
Thursday nights in elementary school...takes me back!
Continue » Posted Apr 22, 2008 1:52 pm PST
9.3
Superb
"Classic"
I love the Cosby Show! It is about the Huxtables. They have a house in New York, New York. You HAVE to watch an episode or two!
Continue » Posted Mar 22, 2008 9:34 am PST
9.0
Superb
"Classic"
funny...
Continue » Posted Sep 27, 2007 5:11 pm PST
9.5
Superb
"Classic"
This show is an absolute classic, and still very funny!
Continue » Posted Sep 19, 2007 10:38 am PST

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