The Cosby Show

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.

1984-1992
8 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Drama
TV-G

Donald Glover, Issa Rae, and More Black Creators Won't Apologize for Using the N-Word on TV

Here's why new voices are pushing the boundaries when it comes to using authentic language

Tue, Mar 5, 2019

Donald Glover, Issa Rae, and More Black Creators Won't Apologize for Using the N-Word on TV

11 Shows to Help You Get Over Never Seeing The Cosby Show Again

Hope to cope with losing a classic

Thu, May 3, 2018

11 Shows to Help You Get Over Never Seeing The Cosby Show Again

Check Out Ebony's Controversial Cosby Show Cover

Have Cosby's actions shattered the show's image?

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

Check Out Ebony's Controversial Cosby Show Cover

Dateline's Cosby Accusers Special Was Both Harrowing and Hopeful

They won't stay silent any longer

Sat, Oct 10, 2015

Dateline's Cosby Accusers Special Was Both Harrowing and Hopeful

Cosby Show Star Says Show's Legacy is "Tarnished" by Cosby Rape Allegations

Do you agree?

Fri, Oct 9, 2015

Cosby Show Star Says Show's Legacy is "Tarnished" by Cosby Rape Allegations

The Cosby Show Producer Hopes People Will Still Watch the Show

Tom Werner breaks his silence

Sat, Aug 1, 2015

The Cosby Show Producer Hopes People Will Still Watch the Show

How Bill Cosby's Tarnished Legacy Impacts His Business

A year ago, Bill Cosby, armed with a pitch for a new TV show, began taking meetings with network executives. The idea was simple: Re-create the magic of The Cosby Show with a sitcom built for a new generation. "There is a viewership out there that wants to see comedy, and warmth, and love, and...

Mon, Dec 1, 2014

How Bill Cosby's Tarnished Legacy Impacts His Business

Ex-NBC Employee: “Covering Up” for Bill Cosby Forced Me to Quit

A former NBC employee has come forward to say that years of "covering up" for Bill Cosby eventually made him quit his job. Frank Scotti tells the New York Daily News that he was essentially Cosby's yes-man — standing guard outside the comedian's dressing room while he brought young models in, paying off women in exchange for their silence, and even securing a second apartment for Cosby's exploits. "I did a lot of crazy things for him," Scotti, 90, told the Daily News. "He was covering himself by having my name on it. It was a coverup. I realized it later."

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

Ex-NBC Employee: “Covering Up” for Bill Cosby Forced Me to Quit

As the Fall Season Begins, Will 4 Remain TV's Magic Number?

As the official 2014-2015 TV season kicks off on Monday, Sept. 22, we're about to find out whether TV's unofficial "Rule of 4" will strike again. What's the "Rule of 4"? Quite simply, in the past few decades, years that ended in "4" have turned out to be game-changing seasons in network TV. In 1984, The Cosby Show premiered and immediately revived a moribund NBC, as well as the entire sitcom genre. By 1994, NBC was struggling once again — until Friends and ER came along and made the Peacock Network an unstoppable force for the rest of the decade. By 2004, it was ABC on the ropes, until Lost and Desperate Housewives debuted and turned that network around.

Mon, Sep 22, 2014

As the Fall Season Begins, Will 4 Remain TV's Magic Number?

Fall TV Editors' Picks: Find Out Why Black-ish Is the New Cosby Show We All Need

It's been 30 years since The Cosby Show premiered and though sitcoms featuring primarily black characters have since found homes on BET, TBS or OWN, Black-ish will finally bring a black family back to a major network — and it's about time.

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Fall TV Editors' Picks: Find Out Why Black-ish Is the New Cosby Show We All Need

10 Things We Learned From Bill Cosby's New Biography

Cosby: His Life and Times, Mark Whitaker's comprehensive biography of Bill Cosby, hits stores Tuesday. The absorbing read chronicles the comedian's rise from the Philadelphia projects to stand-up king, his groundbreaking role on I Spy — as TV's first black leading man — and TV's most beloved dad on The Cosby Show. But for every high, there were plenty of lows: his near-bankruptcy, his scandalous affairs that resulted in an extortion trial, his estrangement from a daughter and the bizarre murder of his only son.Fall TV: Scoop on must-see new showsHere are 10 things we learned from the book:

Mon, Sep 15, 2014

10 Things We Learned From Bill Cosby's New Biography

Report: Bill Cosby Finalizes Deal for NBC Comedy

Bill Cosby will soon be returning to TV. The comedian has finalized a deal with NBC to bring a new half-hour family comedy to the network, according to Deadline.

Thu, Aug 7, 2014

Report: Bill Cosby Finalizes Deal for NBC Comedy

Report: Brandi Glanville, Kate Gosselin and More Join Celebrity Apprentice

With more than one Real Housewife in the boardroom, Celebrity ApprenticeSeason 7 will have more than its fair share of guaranteed drama. Us Weekly reports that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Brandi Glanvilleand Atlanta'a Kenya Moore will both be among the contestants. The pair will join ...

Sat, Mar 15, 2014

Report: Brandi Glanville, Kate Gosselin and More Join Celebrity Apprentice

Bill Cosby Returning to NBC for New Family Comedy

Bill Cosby is returning to NBC for a new family comedy, TVGuide.com has confirmed. The network is developing a half-hour comedy featuring Cosby as the patriarch of a multi-generational family. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Cosby is once again partnering with producer Tom Werner, who produced The Cosby Show.

Wed, Jan 22, 2014

Bill Cosby Returning to NBC for New Family Comedy

TV Guide Magazine's 60 Best Series of All Time

So many golden ages, so much brilliance from which to choose. In culling from the "60 Greatest" lists we've compiled during our 60th-anniversary year, we shook things up, blending drama, comedy and other genres to salute the shows with the biggest cultural impact and most enduring influence. What will the next 60 years bring? We can't wait to find out...

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

TV Guide Magazine's 60 Best Series of All Time

Bill Cosby Developing New Family Comedy

Nostalgia is all the rage these days, so it comes as no surprise that Bill Cosby is hoping to return to prime time. The comedian  told Yahoo TV that he's re-teamed with one of The Cosby Show producers Tom Werner to develop a family comedy that "would [satisfy] the people who have come to me in public places and said, 'Can't you put something on that I can watch?'"

Sat, Nov 9, 2013

Did Raven-Symone Come Out? "I Can Finally Get Married," She Tweets

Actress Raven-Symone appears to have come out on Twitter. "I can finally get married! Yay government! So proud of you," she wrote on Friday, presumably referring to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn The Defense of Marriage Act, allowing same-sex couples to be recognized by the federal government.

Fri, Aug 2, 2013

Did Raven-Symone Come Out? "I Can Finally Get Married," She Tweets

The 60 Greatest TV Families of All Time

Family ties bind us. We invite TV dynasties into the middle of our full houses (upstairs, downstairs) for happy days and good times. Watching married-with-children characters one day at a time becomes an all-in-the-family affair for the wonder years and brings about home improvement. That's why modern families matter and can take us to seventh heaven.

Wed, Jun 12, 2013

No Joke: The Greatest Comedies of All time

In honor of TV Guide Magazine's 60th anniversary, senior critic Matt Roush names the 60 greatest comedies of all time. Here are the top 10, and pick up the new issue (on sale now) to see numbers 11 through 60.

Thu, May 16, 2013

No Joke: The Greatest Comedies of All time

ABC Reveals Cast of Celebrity Diving Series

ABC has announced (most of) the cast of its upcoming celebrity diving show Splash.Formerly named Celebrity Diving, the series will feature 10 celebrities doing their best not to belly-flop with the help of Greg Louganis.

Fri, Jan 25, 2013

ABC Reveals Cast of Celebrity Diving Series

Keck's Exclusives: Guys With Kids Stages Cosby Reunion

NBC is reviving their comedy bonanza of the '80s — sorta. An upcoming episode of Guys With Kids will find the Marny character, played by former Huxtable kid Tempestt Bledsoe, reuniting with her sister Bridget. And who has the show's shrewd casting director hired to play Bridget? Bledsoe's Cosby Show costar....

Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Keck's Exclusives: Guys With Kids Stages Cosby Reunion

The Biz: Governor Mitt Romney Reveals His Favorite TV Shows

The electorate may be deeply divided, but the two candidates running for president share common ground on their favorite TV show. Both President Barack Obama and his opponent Governor Mitt Romney told TV Guide Magazine that Modern Family is the show they most enjoy watching with their wives. President Obama told us about his TV preferences and pop culture habits...

Tue, Oct 30, 2012

The Biz: Governor Mitt Romney Reveals His Favorite TV Shows

How NBC's Guys with Kids Is Making Fatherhood Cool

When Jimmy Fallon got the idea for his new NBC comedy Guys with Kids, he knew exactly what he wanted to call it — and it wasn't Guy with Kids."[My producing partner Amy Ozols and I] were just talking about all the guys we were seeing around New York City and Times Square with the Baby Bjorns and [babies] on the backs of their bikes," Fallon said via satellite at NBC's Television Critics Association fall TV previews Tuesday. "We were just like, 'These are like young, good-looking guys embracing the roles of dad.' We both said at the same time, 'DILFS'! When we pitched the idea for DILFS ... NBC said, 'Yeah, we probably can't call the show DILFS, so we'll have to change that.'"Check out all the new fall showsThe comedy formerly known as DILFS stars ...

Tue, Jul 24, 2012

How NBC's Guys with Kids Is Making Fatherhood Cool

Exclusive: Phylicia Rashad Joins NBC Pilot Do No Harm

Add Phylicia Rashad to the list of classic sitcom stars looking to make a comeback next season. But in this case, Rashad is making a move to drama, joining the cast of the NBC pilot Do No Harm. In the thriller, a modern day take on "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Rashad will play...

Thu, Mar 1, 2012

Exclusive: Phylicia Rashad Joins NBC Pilot Do No Harm

Maya Rudolph's SNL Hosting Debut Brings Back Amy Poehler and Justin Timberlake

Maya Rudolph returned to her old Saturday Night Live stomping grounds as host and got a little help from friends Amy Poehler and Justin Timberlake. After a 14-month "hiatus," the latest installment of "Bronx Beat" reunited Rudolph and Poehler. Watch for a surprise appearance by frequent host — and devoted Jodi and Betty admirer — Timberlake...

Sun, Feb 19, 2012

Maya Rudolph's SNL Hosting Debut Brings Back Amy Poehler and Justin Timberlake

Tim Allen Saves the Family Sitcom with Last Man Standing

All Tim Allen wants for the holidays are a few cool outdoor gadgets. But don't expect him to use any of them. "I love the thought of me out there fishing and hunting and camping," says Allen, on a break from rehearsals for his ABC hit Last Man Standing. "But I don't do it."

Tue, Nov 15, 2011

Tim Allen Saves the Family Sitcom with Last Man Standing

5 Things to Know About Fox's New Girl, Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel may be Fox's New Girl, but with more than a dozen movies, several high-profile TV appearances, her indie-rock band She & Him and a sister who's a staple on the network that houses her new comedy, the 31-year-old actress is anything but new. Fall TV: Get the lowdown on this season's must-see new shows But just in case you're still unclear of who this adorable star is, TVGuide.com sat down with Deschanel to get the scoop on her and New Girl, where she plays an unlucky-in-love elementary school teacher who moves out of her philandering boyfriend's apartment and in with three unruly guys. 1. Zooey doesn't mind being branded "adorable." From the billboards to the TV spots, if viewers know anything about New Girl's leading lady, it's that she's adorable. That was even the topic discussed at length at this summer's Fox fall TV previews. But Deschanel doesn't mind the label. "I just...

Tue, Sep 20, 2011

5 Things to Know About Fox's New Girl, Zooey Deschanel

Raven-Symon&eacute on Her New Slim Figure: "I Was Beautiful Before I Lost Weight"

Raven-Symoné knows she's turning heads following her dramatic weight loss earlier this year, but it seems she didn't need the extra confidence boost. "I find it funny that people now come up to me and say, 'Wow, you are absolutely gorgeous,'" the 25-year-old actress tells Vibe Magazine. "I'm like, 'I was beautiful before I lost weight. Egotistically...

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Raven-Symon&eacute on Her New Slim Figure: "I Was Beautiful Before I Lost Weight"

Keck's Exclusives: John Travolta To Be a Sweathog Again

After years of sending his regrets, John Travolta has finally agreed to reunite with his fellow Sweathogs for a Welcome Back, Kotter 35th anniversary reunion at April's TV Land Awards. (Perhaps Tom Hanks reconnecting with his former Bosom Buddies costars at last year's show had a little something to do with convincing him!) Good for Travolta for hopping on board, considering he...

Wed, Mar 2, 2011

Keck's Exclusives: John Travolta To Be a Sweathog Again

A Cosby Kid Cleans Up

Knock, knock! It's Tempestt Bledsoe, and she's here to organize your home. Tonight, the former Cosby Show kid brings her own unique flair to the job of clutter-busting when she takes over as host of the popular makeover series Clean House from Niecy Nash, who's moving on to other projects.

Wed, Jan 26, 2011

Cheers & Jeers: A Cosby Kid Joins Community

Cheers to Community bringing Malcolm-Jamal Warner home to Thursdays at 8 on NBC. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Cheers & Jeers: A Cosby Kid Joins Community

First Look: Malcolm-Jamal Warner Comes Home to NBC

Community fans have long understood that Shirley's ex-husband, Andre, is a womanizing jerk. So what to make of the fact that he's actually a friendly guy — and played by the actor who portrayed lovable Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show? ...

Mon, Dec 6, 2010

First Look: Malcolm-Jamal Warner Comes Home to NBC

In Focus: NCIS' Michael Weatherly Is Happy Being the Second Banana

Michael Weatherly shares plenty of similarities with Tony DiNozzo, the character he has played for eight seasons on NCIS.Weatherly and DiNozzo are both energetic cut-ups who always seem in search of a punch line. And they both talk a lot. Like, seriously, a lot."Energy is the biggest part of my job," Weatherly, 42, tells TVGuide.com. "That sounds weird, but if I'm in a scene, I try to punch it up. And sometimes I really overdo it and they have to cut around me."Check out photos of Weatherly throughout his careerAnd of course, Weatherly and DiNozzo are different in many ways....

Tue, Nov 9, 2010

In Focus: NCIS' Michael Weatherly Is Happy Being the Second Banana

Singer/Actress Lena Horne Dies at 92

Lena Horne, the jazz singer, actress and civil rights activist who became the first African-American performer to be put under contract by a major movie studio in 1942, has died. She was 92. See other celebs who have died this year Horne died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday, according to The Associated Press. No details of her death have been released. She was one of the first ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

You Want Claire Huxtable Cooking on Thanksgiving

A fun little survey released by Lifetime Products, Inc.  no, not the creator of weepy movies but the world's leading manufacturer of folding tables  says that 31 percent of adults want TV mom Claire Huxtable cooking their Thanksgiving dinner. Carol Brady came in second (with 27 percent), though you know Alice is the one really working the magic behind that island.Other findings from the survey: Peg Bundy is the TV mom you most want far, far away from the stove. Speaking of the Bradys, Marcia is the brood member you'd most like at your kiddie table. (Jan came in second; cry me a river.) Adults and children alike voted Miley Cyrus the child star they most want seated at the kiddie table. (Perhaps only so they can sell the folding chairs next to her for $2,000 a pop.) Today's kids prefer High School Musical's Gabriella (51 percent) to Sharpay (19 percent), while Drake beats Josh (45 to 37 percent).

Wed, Nov 21, 2007

Class of '87, This One's For You!

OK, first off, how fun was last weeks interview with Joss Whedon? You guys went to town on that one. Honestly, I havent taken that many hits since high school, if yall know what I mean.Which brings me to this weeks bidness. Being November, the month of Thanksgiving, Ive decided to devote each of the next four columns to shows I am grateful to have on DVD. And since high school is on my mind these daysjust had my 20th class reunion last weekend (and let me tell ya, we still look good!)the first batch are all shows from back when the Bonner boys were wearing our Capezio jazz shoes, thin leather ties and trying to understand why all the Prendie girls thought their massive Aquanetted walls of hair and liquid eyeliner looked good. So for Jerry Leyden, Chuck Wurzbach, Art Hoath and the rest of the crew, I offer you the best of the Class of 1987!The Cosby Show By its third season, Denise was just about to show off her Angel Heart (and more), Rudy ...

Thu, Nov 8, 2007