The Best Episodes of The Cosby Show

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   #1 - A Shirt Story

   S1:E510/18/1984

   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.

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - The Younger Woman

   S1:E213/14/1985

   Cliff and Clair receive a visit from an old friend—and he has a new girlfriend that is half his age. They are initially suspicious, but learn that judging by appearances isn't always right.

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Slumber Party

   S1:E223/28/1985

   Rudy invites all of her friends over for a slumber party. It's Cliff's job to watch over them, and he demonstrates some unique games to wrangle the youngsters. In the end, Russell drops by and demonstrates the perfect way to deal with kids-bribe them!

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Carmen Finestra

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Carmen Finestra
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   #4 - Denise's Friend

   S2:E1112/12/1985

   Denise asks Cliff to talk to her friend, who has a medical problem. Cliff diagnoses the girl as having a mild bladder infection, but learns that she was wary of telling her parents without certainty. Cliff and Clair decide to show the kids that they can tell them anything, but the children quickly point out that their parents will just get angry. Cliff admits that anger is part of problems, but tells the children that no matter what, they will be loved.

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

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   #5 - Mrs. Westlake

   S2:E121/2/1986

   Theo's math teacher comes for dinner, to Theo's extreme consternation. He thinks she plans to tell his parents of a bad grade on a math test. To his surprise, Mrs. Westlake comes to dinner looking young, attractive, and even with a sense of humor; and she has a very good surprise! Mrs. Westlake also gives Theo his test-he actually gets an 89, and he proceeds to embrace her, much to his shock. Sonia Braga as Mrs. Westlake.

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Elliot Shoenman

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Elliot Shoenman
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   9.5/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)

   S1:E29/27/1984

   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.

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

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   #7 - Bad Dreams

   S1:E310/4/1984

   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.

   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jay Sandrich

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