The Cosby Show

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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... more »

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 eventually married and had twins; but not before stunning their families by announcing the fact that Elvin was dropping out of medical school to open a camping store, and Sondra was dropping out of law school to help her husband in his endeavor.

Denise was the "unique" child, the black sheep of the family. She had her own way of doing things, right down to the style of clothing she wore. After graduating high school, she left for Hillman College in 1986 (a year later, this would become the setting for the spin-off A Different World), but returned two years later with news that she was dropping out. She eventually decided to become a photographer's assistant, and left for Africa for a year. When she returned, she had yet another bombshell: she had become a wife and mother while over in Africa. She married a navy man, Martin; who had a child, Olivia, from a previous marriage. During the final season, Denise travelled with Martin as he was stationed in Asia. Olivia stayed behind with Cliff and Clair.

Theo, Vanessa and Rudy were probably the most popular of the five kids, due to the fact that they were seen more often then Sondra and Denise. Most of the stories revolved around the three youngest children. Stories dealt mainly with dating and school life, as well as Cliff's never-ending fear that his children would never leave home. In the final episode, Theo graduated from college. The Cosby Show was for the late '80s what Dallas was for the early eighties. Dallas was the number one show during most of the early eighties; but then situation comedies bumped all prime-time soaps down. The Cosby Show proved to be fierce competition, becoming the number one show from 1985-1990. In fact, in 8 years it never dropped below the top 20. NBC Broadcast History

September 1984-June 1992----Thursdays----8:00 p.m.
July 1992-September 1992----Thursdays----8:30 p.m.

Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 30 or Better)

#3 in the 1984-1985 Season
#1 in the 1985-1986 Season
#1 in the 1986-1987 Season
#1 in the 1987-1988 Season
#1 in the 1988-1989 Season
#1 in the 1989-1990 Season
#5 in the 1990-1991 Season
#18 in the 1991-1992 Season

The most watched Cosby Show episode ever was "Say Hello to a Good Buy" which aired on January 22, 1987. The episode received a 41.3 rating, 56 share, and was seen by 64,980,000 viewers.

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• "I'm 'in' with the 'in' Crowd"

  A good episode but it leaves me with something to wonder...how exactly do these bunch of girls get bored and can't find anyt...more »

  A good episode but it leaves me with something to wonder...how exactly do these bunch of girls get bored and can't find anything to do when they're all together? Clair points out they had TV, video tapes, audio tapes, books, and Cliff throws in 'and each other, that they call every five minutes when they're alone, yet somehow they were bored together'. I don't know how that could possibly happen, because if you were to take a bunch of complete strangers and put them all together, that could be boring. But if you're with people you all know and you all know what you like to do, how can things get boring? less «

  Bookworm1617 Last online 2 days ago
  7 comments, last one Jun 10, 2009 + Add Comment

• Never should have brought Pam, the show jumped the shark

  I thought they never needed Pam. I thought that she, Charmaine and Lance ruined the show toward the end of the series.

  I thought they never needed Pam. I thought that she, Charmaine and Lance ruined the show toward the end of the series.less «

  Raging_Samurai Last online Dec 31, 1969
  30 comments, last one Apr 9, 2009 + Add Comment

• Who is Your Favorite Cosby Kid? (Poll)

  Easier than character suvivor! You can only vote once so choose carefully. I will put up a new poll in a few days. A big thank you to Miss Ribs for this new feature! 

  Easier than character suvivor! You can only vote once so choose carefully. I will put up a new poll in a few days. A big thank you to Miss Ribs for this new feature!  less «

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  8 Great

  A Sitcom show casing the exciting Haxteble Family who had two carreer parents and thier five Kids. hide « show »

  It has Been called by many oe of the greatest sitcoms of all time ad I do Agree with them. The show did not resort to black stereotypes, in my own opinion it gave black poeple an incetive to strive for better things in life it fought againest objectifying of women and it showed that families can have fun with each other, however all these positive points were also some of its negetives. The show was admirably pro feminist but it sought of over did its support as almost always it started to show man messing up things and women always fixing them which painted to me a picture of women dont need man for anything but man do need women as they will crumble in thier own mess. It showed the great achievemets of hard work but at the same time made light of the effects of racism had in the black community. Finally i think it concentrated too much effort on potraying the kids as well displined and inteligent that it made light of certain problems that teens face in thier sociall lives. Overall it was a great show gave a great platform to a lot of African American tallent in show biz and helped bridge race relations.

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  Quachett Added Apr 7, 2009 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Great show. hide « show »

  I think this was a trendsetter of a show. It really was great and also very much a unique and original show. The comedy was great, the acting was good, and the storylines were also great. I liked the characters and the plots of the show. Bill Cosby is a great actor and he made the show great with his character. The best parts of the show had to be any time where they would show the family values and also the real conflicts within a family. Overall, this was one great show and also was very entertaining and fun to watch. Thank you.

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  cactusjack39 Added Mar 16, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Wow! How I love this show! hide « show »

  What an incredible show! Not to mention the wonderful acting of the cast! Bill Cosby is outstanding and the storylines while heartfelt are always amazingly funny! I laugh out loud each time I watch, even if I have seen the episode ten times! The show demonstrates that families are a great gift and should be honored and enjoyed. The dynamic of the actors and their comedic timing is something that no other family show has been able to capture! This show will always be an all time favorite. Take time to watch this one, it is one that shouldn't be missed!

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  MovieGirlFan Added Mar 8, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  One of the best shows ever on television! hide « show »

  The Cosby shows is a true classic. One of the best shows ever on television. Not only is the show funny, but it really depicts the beauty that a love family is. The characters are wonderfully written and based off of Bill Cosby's stand up comedy, which is why it rings so true. Most of the show takes place in the Cosby family's home and yet it never seems claustrophobic. Since the show deals with pretty universal ideas of love and family it has really stood the test of time. I really suggest re-watching it if you were around the first time or trying it out if you were too young to see it.

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  Nikkles Added Nov 7, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.5 Great

  The Cosby show more satisfing for kids to. hide « show »

  The Cosby Show is one of these funny Comedy shows of every season. This is a show that kids will like to. It's also a very decent Family show to me just like the Characters really improved their skills very well that it can make me sit well. My mom dosen't really watch this show very much. The only show she watch all the time is Girlfreinds or Charmed. I only watch shows with kids in it. I also know about this show use to come on at Nick@Night but it comes on something eles now like tbs or something because George Lopez and Home Improvement come on that time that get's it in the way, so they band that show from coming on Nick@Night and it probably only comes on a few times on tbs and I still like this show because it's funny and very decent Dramantic.

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  angela435231 Added May 20, 2008 All my reviews