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The Worst Episodes of The Bill Cosby Show

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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 sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 16 - Viva Ortega
    6.1/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Viva Ortega

    S2:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 24 - The Green-Eyed Monster
    6.2/10(14 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 3 - The Best Hook Shot in the World
    6.4/10(34 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Harvey Hart
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 26 - The Saturday Game
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Lullaby and Goodnight
    6.5/10(33 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 21 - Driven to Distraction
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Driven to Distraction

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 9 - March of the Antelopes
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 2 - Open House
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 25 - The Long Road Back
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 24 - The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Bill Cosby
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 26 - Really Cool
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 5 - The Old Man of 4-C
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 11 - The Deluge (2)
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 4 - A Girl Named Punkin
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 11 - Going the Route
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Lee Philips
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Anytime You're Ready, C.K.
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Anytime You're Ready, C.K.

    S2:E1

    The Holmes High School football team is on a losing streak, so the team asks Chet if they can have game films to help determine what they're doing wrong. Chet borrows a movie camera from a friend, and films the teams practice sessions. Funny silent films result from Chet's experiments with trying out the camera. A side plot has Chet trying to help out a student and former player of the football team who can no longer play due to injury.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 7 - The Runaways
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Bill Cosby
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 14 - Teacher of the Year
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 15 - Each According to Appetite
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 20 - Tobacco Road
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 21 - A Dirty Business
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 15 - Growing Growing Grown
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Ralph Senensky
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 4 - There Must Be a Party
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #23 - There Must Be a Party

    S2:E4

    A female student at the high school is convinced she is destined to be an actress and is certain she will win an acting contest she has entered. Chet then tells her about the time he missed his own surprise birthday party to try and teach her a lesson about anticipation and being overconfident.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Bill Cosby Show Season 2 Episode 12 - Swann's Way
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Swann's Way

    S2:E12

    Don Knotts guest stars in this episode as a shifty repossessor who's trying to repossess Chet's television set.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 7 - To Kincaid, with Love
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Elliott Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Viva Ortega" is the worst rated episode of "The Bill Cosby Show". It scored 6.1/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/10/1971. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Green-Eyed Monster".