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The Cosby Show 1

1984-09-20 | Comedy,Family | 24 episodes
Overview
The first season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 20, 1984 to May 9, 1985.

9 Seasons

Episode

Pilot (1984)

Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 D's. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as he feels that he is destined to be a ""regular person."" Cliff uses Monopoly money to teach him about the economic realities that many blue-collar workers must face. He assures Theo that he only wants him to try his best. Cliff is alarmed to meet Denise's latest beau, a former merchant marine who once spent time in a Turkish prison.

Pilot poster

Directed By

Jay Sandrich

Writer

Michael J. Leeson

Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish) (1984)

When Rudy's pet fish, Lamont, dies, Cliff tries to bring the family together for a funeral in the bathroom. The festivities end when Rudy gets bored and leaves to watch TV.

Mr. Fish  (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish) poster

Directed By

Jay Sandrich

Bad Dreams (1984)

Vanessa claims that she is old enough to watch a scary movie, but Cliff still forbids it. Vanessa sneaks out anyway, but ends up having nightmares as a result.

Bad Dreams poster

Directed By

Jay Sandrich

Is That My Boy? (1984)

Freshman Theo tries out for the football team and makes it. Cliff is overjoyed, but his pride falters when he discovers his son will never be a star. Theo, however, is just happy being on the team.

Is That My Boy? poster

Directed By

Jay Sandrich

A Shirt Story (1984)

Theo wants to impress a girl by wearing an expensive shirt by designer Gordon Gartrelle. Since Cliff and Clair will not pay for it, Denise offers to make a copy of the shirt for him. Guest appearance by Kadeem Hardison, who years later would portray Dwayne Wayne on the Cosby Show spinoff, A Different World.

A Shirt Story poster

Directed By

Jay Sandrich

Cast

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