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The Cosby Show Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 20, 1984 30 mins
In the series pilot, Theo brings home an atrocious report card; Denise has a date with a fellow who has sojourned in a prison. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Denise: Lisa Bonet. Theo: Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Episode 2
Good-bye, Mr. Fish
Thu, Sep 27, 1984 30 mins
Cliff is worried that Rudy is taking the death of her goldfish too hard, so he decides to hold a funeral before flushing it into the river. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Rudy: Keshia Knight Pulliam.
Episode 3
Bad Dreams
Thu, Oct 4, 1984 30 mins
Vanessa sneaks out to see a scary movie---then moves into her parents' bedroom when she has nightmares. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Denise: Lisa Bonet. Rudy: Keshia Knight Pulliam.
Episode 4
Is That My Boy?
Thu, Oct 11, 1984 30 mins
Cliff's memories of his college-football days come rushing back when Theodore makes his high-school team.
Episode 5
A Shirt Story
Thu, Oct 18, 1984 30 mins
When Cliff refuses to give Theodore $95 for a designer shirt, Denise (Lisa Bonet) offers to sew one for him.
Episode 6
Breaking With Tradition
Thu, Oct 25, 1984 30 mins
Cliff's father urges Denise to carry on the family tradition by attending Hillman instead of an Ivy League school. Denise: Lisa Bonet. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Theodore: Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Episode 7
One More Time
Thu, Nov 1, 1984 30 mins
A baby seems like a great idea to Clair but not to anyone else in the family. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Clair's Mother: Ethel Ayler. Mrs. Burke: Marilyn Rockafellow. Theodore: Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Episode 8
Play It Again, Vanessa
Thu, Nov 8, 1984 30 mins
The family practices patience while Vanessa practices the clarinet for a recital. Mr. Hampton: Dizzy Gillespie. Vanessa: Tempestt Bledsoe. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Denise: Lisa Bonet.
Episode 9
How Ugly Is He?
Thu, Nov 15, 1984 30 mins
Cliff has been so rough on Denise's boyfriends that he promises to "behave" so he can meet her current beau. Denise: Lisa Bonet. David: Kristoff St. John. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen.
Episode 10
Bonjour, Sondra
Thu, Nov 22, 1984 30 mins
The Huxtables' eldest daughter Sondra comes home for Thanksgiving with surprising news for Cliff. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Vanessa: Tempestt Bledsoe. Denise: Lisa Bonet.
Episode 11
Knight to Night
Thu, Dec 6, 1984 30 mins
When the pressures of being a working mother take their toll on Clair, Cliff takes her out for a romantic evening. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen.
Episode 12
Rudy's Sick
Thu, Dec 13, 1984 30 mins
Rudy's sick and Clair can't miss work, so Dr. Huxtable gets a patient. Rudy: Keshia Knight Pulliam. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Mr. Halifax: Clarke Gordon. Steve Yamato: Doug Yasuda.
Episode 13
Father's Day
Thu, Dec 20, 1984 30 mins
The Huxtables celebrate Father's Day in December after Cliff complains about the gifts he's received in the past. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Saleslady: Doris Belack. Mrs. Lee: Susie Pai.
Episode 14
Independence Day
Thu, Jan 10, 1985 30 mins
When Theodore gets his ear pierced, Cliff brings him before the harshest judge he knows: grandfather Huxtable (Earle Hyman). Cliff: Bill Cosby. Theodore: Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Anna: Clarice Taylor.
Episode 15
Physician of the Year
Thu, Jan 17, 1985 30 mins
Cliff is named Physician of the Year, but an emergency may keep him from the awards dinner. Mr. Wexler: Sheldon Leonard. Theo: Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Cliff: Bill Cosby. Clair: Phylicia Ayers-Allen.
Episode 16
Jitterbug Break
Thu, Jan 31, 1985 30 mins
While Cliff and Clair prepare to dance the night away, Denise prepares to sleep on the street---waiting to buy concert tickets. Marie: Judith Jamison. Cliff: Bill Cosby.
Episode 17
Theo and the Joint
Thu, Feb 7, 1985 30 mins
Clair knocks Theo's book off the table and a joint falls out.
Episode 18
Vanessa's New Class
Thu, Feb 14, 1985 30 mins
Vanessa constructs a model of the solar system for science class, while Cliff attempts to fix the dishwasher.
Episode 19
Clair's Case
Thu, Feb 21, 1985 30 mins
Clair puts in extra hours preparing to represent plaintiff Sondra in a civil suit, leaving Cliff free to try out his culinary creations on the family.
Episode 20
Back to the Track, Jack
Thu, Feb 28, 1985 30 mins
Cliff's college track coach gives him the chance to even the score with a former rival.
Episode 21
The Younger Woman
Thu, Mar 14, 1985 30 mins
Cliff and Clair are stunned when their 53-year-old friend introduces them to his girlfriend, who's Sondra's age.
Episode 22
Slumber Party
Thu, Mar 28, 1985 30 mins
Clair is working late on the day of Rudy's slumber party, leaving Cliff in charge of entertaining 5-year-olds.
Episode 23
Mr. Quiet
Thu, May 2, 1985 30 mins
At the community centre where Cliff and Clair are volunteers, the director encounters a boy who won't talk.
Episode 24
Cliff's Birthday
Thu, May 9, 1985 30 mins
Clair is determined to keep Cliff's birthday present a surprise: tickets to see his favourite singer, Lena Horne. Horne sings "I'm Glad There Is You".
