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The Cosby Show S1E19 — Clair's Case
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The Cosby Show•Season 1•Episode 19

Clair's Case

7.3/10 · 200 votesFeb 21, 198522 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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A sneaky mechanic tries to swindle Sondra. It's Clair to the rescue as the two battle in court. David Langston Smyrl as the man in court, Shawn Elliott as Mr. Wilson, Alan North as Judge

Directed byJay Sandrich
Written byWinifred Hervey
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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

Crew2

W

Winifred Hervey

Writer

Jay Sandrich

Jay Sandrich

Director

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Episode Summary

"Clair's Case" is episode 19 of The Cosby Show season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 200 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jay Sandrich and written by Winifred Hervey, it aired on February 21, 1985.

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