The Cosby Show
"The Cosby Show" centers on the lives of the Huxtables: obstetrician Cliff and his lawyer wife Claire, their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa and Rudy, and son Theo. Based on the standup comedy of Bill Cosby, the show focused on his observations of family life. Although based on comedy, the series also addresses some more serious topics, such as learning disabilities and teen pregnancy.
- 1984-1992
- 8 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-G
"The Cosby Show" centers on the lives of the Huxtables: obstetrician Cliff and his lawyer wife Claire, their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa and Rudy, and son Theo. Based on the standup comedy of Bill Cosby, the show focused on his observations of family life. Although based on comedy, the series also addresses some more serious topics, such as learning disabilities and teen pregnancy.
Season 7 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
Same Time Next Year
Thu, Sep 20, 1990 22 mins
Cliff ships Vanessa to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania; Rudy has a "developmental" issue that keeps her from going to school.
Episode 2
Bird in the Hand
Thu, Sep 27, 1990 30 mins
Cliff is set to go to an auction for a priceless Charlie Parker album, but a slight detour to Olivia's school keeps him from it.
Episode 3
The Last Barbecue
Thu, Oct 4, 1990 21 mins
As Cliff plans for a family barbecue, Theo hires a stripper to perform at Martin's post-bachelor party. Denise and Sondra learn about the planned entertainment and immediately confront Theo, contending that stripteases are sexist and degrading. Martin and Elvin are drawn into the discussion, and things quickly boil over into a loud argument when the men's attitudes reveal apparent condoning and endorsement of female nudity as entertainment: Denise doesn't believe Martin when he says he objected to the idea, while Elvin's remarks reveal that Sondra's attempts to "reform" her husband's sexist views weren't effective. Things only get worse when Clair reveals she shares her daughters' views and scolds Theo for hiring a stripper, and Cliff is more worried about his barbecue, and the men begin to fight back with an argument that women seem to think that male stripping is just fine. The fight rolls over to the barbecue, and things temporarily cool off when Cliff's parents arrive and share the story of Russell's bachelor party (from the 1930s); however, when Anna is alone with Russell, the two bicker about "that story" about the stripper, and things get hairy once again. Just then, everyone realizes that Cliff worked hard to make the family barbecue a success and that they need to resolve the argument once and for all ... which they do when the women (reluctantly) agree to let Martin and the guys have their night of fun, and Russell admits that he was always thinking of Anna on his last night out.
Episode 4
Period of Adjustment
Thu, Oct 11, 1990 30 mins
Cousin Pam is introduced, as she moves in due to her grandmother's illness, her mother goes to California to take care of her.
Episode 5
It's All in the Game
Thu, Oct 18, 1990 21 mins
Cliff & Clair are away on a weekend vacation. When they return, their home seemed to have self destructed - Olivia and the washing machine, Theo taking multiple items to his place, Vanessa and car damage, etc. Cliff & Clair hold a meeting.
Episode 6
Getting the Story
Thu, Oct 25, 1990 22 mins
Rudy and Kenny has to follow one of their parents for a school project, but get disappointed when Clair's lawyer job turns out to be far from an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie.
Episode 7
Just Thinking About It
Thu, Nov 1, 1990 22 mins
Pam still thinks about having sex with Slide. Cliff says she should see a gynecologist for safe sex info. Pam ends up getting condoms and tells Slide he must use them. He refuses and they break up. Slide apologizes but still pressures her.
Episode 8
The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)
Thu, Nov 8, 1990 30 mins
Rudy starts her period, and Clair wants to have a traditional women's-only day to celebrate her womanhood, she says she understands everything, trusts her friends' information, and needs nothing from her mother.
Episode 9
You Can Go Home Again
Thu, Nov 15, 1990 30 mins
Denise & Martin want to move to their own apartment. They find rents too high and a place too small. Rudy makes plans to move into their bedroom once they move out.
Episode 10
It's a Boy
Thu, Nov 29, 1990 21 mins
Cliff's friend learns he and his wife are going to have a baby boy. The father worries he is not athletic enough to teach the boy sports when he is older so he asks Cliff to teach him. Theo tells the father sports is not the only thing.
Episode 11
Clair's Liberation
Thu, Dec 6, 1990 21 mins
Clair has started menopause. The children talk to each other about menopausal women, hot flashes, confusion, crabbiness, etc. Cliff & Claire play a joke on the kids by pretending she is insane. Aaron, Pam's boyfriend, turns on the romance.
Episode 12
It's Your Move
Thu, Dec 13, 1990 21 mins
Sondra makes plans for she & Elvin to help friends move, but Elvin just wants to join the guys to watch the football playoff game. When they arrive to help with the move, their friends have not even started to pack.
Episode 13
Theo's Final Final
Thu, Jan 3, 1991 22 mins
Theo has one last final the next day, and he wants to pass so he gets on the dean's list. He has plans for constant study, until he meets Cheryl and is besotted. She is leaving town in the morning. Does he study or go out with Cheryl?
Episode 14
Attack of the Killer B's
Thu, Jan 10, 1991 22 mins
Pam has to study for tests but is easily distracted. Theo tells her she has to study without dancing and music in order to get good grades. Pam wants to go to college, but does not have the money. Her grades are not enough for scholarships.
Episode 15
Total Control
Thu, Jan 31, 1991 21 mins
Cliff's patient & her husband are having a baby any day now and tell Cliff they have everything under control as they read books and watched videos to prepare for the birth. Everything is fine until the actual event starts.
Episode 16
Adventures in Babysitting
Thu, Feb 7, 1991 22 mins
Cliff and Dr Harmon attend a pinochle tournament with their wives. They play a round against each other, and the wives win. Martin & Denise need a babysitter for Olivia and Rudy begs to be the one. Rudy does fine until they watch a scary movie.
Episode 17
27 and Still Cooking
Thu, Feb 14, 1991 22 mins
It is Cliff & Clair's 27th wedding anniversary. He plans to recreate the Caribbean restaurant where they dined on their honeymoon, in their home. He hires a band, chef, and decorations for atmosphere. The day arrives - and Cliff is sick.
Episode 18
The Return of the Clairettes
Thu, Feb 21, 1991 21 mins
Clair gets a visit from a high school friend and her husband.
Episode 19
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Thu, Feb 28, 1991 21 mins
Theo and Denny's girlfriend Ellen are organizing a surprise party for Denny's birthday, but things get complicated when Ellen gets sick and Denny shows up up unexpectedly believing she's having an affair with another guy.
Episode 20
Home Remedies
Thu, Mar 7, 1991 21 mins
Olivia is not feeling well, so several people come up with different remedies to help her feel better.
Episode 21
Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue
Thu, Mar 21, 1991 21 mins
Olivia and Rudy have nightmares about Olivia taking control of the house and nobody listening to Rudy.
Episode 22
There's Still No Joy in Mudville
Thu, Apr 4, 1991 21 mins
Cliff goes bowling with his father, Elvin, and friends. After the game, with Cliff having a very low score, they go to a bar and make fun of him. The older men reminiscence about the old Negro League. Rudy & Olivia play a joke on Clair.
Episode 23
Cliff and Jake
Thu, Apr 11, 1991 21 mins
The daughter of an acquaintance asks Cliff to help her father make peace with someone whom he's been having a long standing grudge with over a car accident. Because she's been seeing the man's son and would like to get married.
Episode 24
Theo and the Kids: Part 1
Thu, Apr 25, 1991 21 mins
Cliff attempts to fix the kitchen sink. Theo starts a volunteer job as an intern at a community center. He helps children with their homework and craft activities after school. He realizes one student has studying problems just like he had.
Episode 25
Theo and the Kids: Part 2
Thu, May 2, 1991 21 mins
At the community center, Theo deals with a student that might have dyslexia, another who has a crush on him, one who has to get a job to support his parents, all the while they test their limits with Theo. Theo does his best to help them.