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The Cosby Show S1E18 — Vanessa's New Class
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The Cosby Show•Season 1•Episode 18

Vanessa's New Class

7.1/10 · 209 votesFeb 14, 198522 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Vanessa is placed in an advanced science class. She creates a model of the solar system, but learns that she will have to work harder than ever if she hopes to succeed. First appearance of Pam Potillo as Vanessa's friend Janet Meisner.

Directed byJay Sandrich
Written byMatt Williams, Carmen Finestra
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Cast6

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

Heathcliff Huxtable

Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashād

Clair Huxtable

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Theo Huxtable

Tempestt Bledsoe

Tempestt Bledsoe

Vanessa Huxtable

Lisa Bonet

Lisa Bonet

Denise Huxtable

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Rudy Huxtable

Crew3

M

Matt Williams

Writer

Jay Sandrich

Jay Sandrich

Director

C

Carmen Finestra

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Vanessa's New Class" is episode 18 of The Cosby Show season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 209 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jay Sandrich and written by Matt Williams, Carmen Finestra, it aired on February 14, 1985.

Next: E19 · Clair's CaseBest of Season 1