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The Worst Episodes of The Bill Cosby Show

The Bill Cosby Show is an American situation comedy that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the...

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  1. Background image for Viva Ortega
    5.9/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Viva Ortega

    S2:E16

    Chet tutors a Mexican immigrant who is studying to become a United States citizen.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Green-Eyed Monster
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    #2 - The Green-Eyed Monster

    S2:E24

    A male student from the high school seeks Chet's advice regarding love and jealousy. As it turns out, Chet could use a lesson or two himself and does not seem to practice what he preaches.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Saturday Game
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    #3 - The Saturday Game

    S2:E26

    A young Jewish boy joins Chet's little league baseball team. Saturday is the day of the big game, and the boy is forced to decide between playing in the game, or sitting out due to his religious beliefs, Saturday being the Jewish sabbath.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Best Hook Shot in the World
    6.2/10(32 votes)

    #4 - The Best Hook Shot in the World

    S1:E3

    A short, but talented youngster with an unusual hook shot is determined to make the Holmes High School basketball team, where Chet is coach. He makes the team, after defeating Chet in a game of one on one. It's the day of the big game, Chet and the team pin their hopes on the little guy and his hook shot to win the game.

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    Director:Harvey Hart
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Lullaby and Goodnight
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Lullaby and Goodnight

    S1:E2

    Chet is having difficulty sleeping at night, due to the new neighbor across the street who's dog won't stop barking.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for March of the Antelopes
    6.3/10(13 votes)

    #6 - March of the Antelopes

    S2:E9

    Chet is in charge of a group of youngsters and is supposed to take them on an overnight camping trip. They set out to their destination, but mishaps occur, and they end up staying over at Chet's apartment.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Driven to Distraction
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Driven to Distraction

    S1:E21

    Drivers ed instructor Chet tries to teach a nervous student how to drive. Very funny episode.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #8 - The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson

    S1:E24

    Big Bronson, an old high school classmate of Chet's, is coming to town for a visit. Chet recalls having a past dispute with Bronson, and fears revenge. Chet meets ex prize fighter Hurricane Smith, and asks for some boxing lessons to prepare himself for Bronson's arrival. Lou Gossett guest stars as Hurricane Smith, Don Pedro Colley guest stars as Big Bronson.

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    Director:Bill Cosby
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Really Cool
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Really Cool

    S1:E26

    Chet is asked to tell a few stories about his life for a forthcoming article in the Holmes High School newspaper.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The Long Road Back
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    #10 - The Long Road Back

    S2:E25

    John Marley guest stars in this episode as a wealthy, eccentric man who wants to relive his childhood. He seeks Chet's help to have his wish come true.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Open House
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Open House

    S2:E2

    One of Chet's fellow teachers from the high school is a part time real estate agent. Chet spends a weekend helping him out, trying to sell a house. Chet sells the house, but the couple who put the house up for sale change their mind.

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for The Deluge (2)
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #12 - The Deluge (2)

    S2:E11

    Conclusion of a two part episode. Chet helps an expectant mother deliver her baby at home during a driving rainstorm.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Teacher of the Year
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Teacher of the Year

    S2:E14

    Upon winning the award for Teacher of the Year, Chet has a difficult time convincing the other teachers to attend the banquet where he will receive the award.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Home Remedy
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #14 - Home Remedy

    S1:E14

    Chet is home with a cold, and is unable to rest because all his relatives come over offering their cure-alls and remedies.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for The Runaways
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    #15 - The Runaways

    S2:E7

    Chet is sent out to track down and find a runaway boy. He succeeds, and they spend the day together. After sharing a few adventures, Chet helps the boy decide he should go back home.

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    Director:Bill Cosby
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Each According to Appetite
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Each According to Appetite

    S2:E15

    Students at the high school organize a lockout of the teachers cafeteria, requesting that they have input over what foods go on the student menu. Chet helps the students and cafeteria manager reach a compromise. But when the same students have a grievance with Chet's gym class, Chet is not as willing to cooperate.

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Tobacco Road
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Tobacco Road

    S2:E20

    Chet aids a fellow teacher from the high school who's trying to quit smoking. Herb Edelman guest stars as Mr. Maher, the teacher who's trying to kick the habit.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Going the Route
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Going the Route

    S1:E11

    Chet's nephew is in bed with a cold. Chet is asked and agrees to substitute for his nephew in the morning paper route.

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    Director:Lee Philips
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for The Gumball Incident
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #19 - The Gumball Incident

    S1:E19

    Chet is wrongfully accused and arrested for breaking a gumball machine. Tom Bosley guest stars as Cookie Maharg.

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for The Old Man of 4-C
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #20 - The Old Man of 4-C

    S2:E5

    Will Geer guest stars in this episode as a lonesome elderly man looking for companionship. He befriends Chet, and becomes too demanding of Chet's time, but they end up compromising and spend some quality time together.

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for The Generation Gap
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #21 - The Generation Gap

    S2:E19

    Chet's mother is going out of town, so Chet's father comes to stay with him while she is away. As they spend time together, they discover that things have changed and they don't have as much in common anymore.

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for A Dirty Business
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #22 - A Dirty Business

    S2:E21

    Chet is at odds with a student at the high school who wants to be a spy. Because the student is a fast runner, Chet wants him to join up with the school's track team. But the student wants no part of it, preferring to remain out of the spotlight.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for A Girl Named Punkin
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - A Girl Named Punkin

    S1:E4

    Chet does volunteer work for the local community center, a place for underpriviledged children. He is having problems with Punkin, a young girl who is unresponsive and stays to herself. Chet eventually breaks through, and Punkin comes around. A touching scene where Chet tells Punkin a bedtime story and teaches her a lesson in love and caring at the same time is the high point of this episode.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for To Kincaid, with Love
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #24 - To Kincaid, with Love

    S1:E7

    Chet is receiving attention from a female student of the high school. He thinks she has a crush on him, but the girl is actually trying to set Chet up with her mother.

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    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Growing Growing Grown
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #25 - Growing Growing Grown

    S1:E15

    Chet is asked to chaperone at a high school dance. Chet's car is not available, he ends up borrowing his brothers garbage truck to drive his date to the dance. At the dance, Chet teaches one student a lesson in the importance of physical appearance.

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    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Viva Ortega" is the worst rated episode of "The Bill Cosby Show". It scored 5.9/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/10/1971. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Green-Eyed Monster".