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The Cosby Show S2E16 — The Dentist

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The Cosby Show•Season 2•Episode 16

The Dentist

7.8/10 · 216 votesFeb 2, 198622 min

Ranked #8 of 25 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

Peter goes to the dentist, but has Rudy come along for moral support so Peter won't be afraid of the dentist anymore. Danny Kaye (in one of his last appearances) as Dr. Burns, who is also Cliff's dentist.

Directed byJay Sandrich

Written byElliot Shoenman

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Seasons8

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Cast7

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

Sabrina Le Beauf

Sabrina Le Beauf

Sondra Huxtable

Crew2

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Elliot Shoenman

Writer

Jay Sandrich

Jay Sandrich

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Dentist" is episode 16 of The Cosby Show season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 216 votes, ranking #8 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jay Sandrich and written by Elliot Shoenman, it aired on February 2, 1986.

Next: E17 · Play It Again, Russell Best of Season 2