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The Cosby Show S3E20 — Cliff's 50th Birthday
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The Cosby Show•Season 3•Episode 20

Cliff's 50th Birthday

7.1/10 · 157 votesMar 12, 198722 min

Ranked #15 of 25 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Cliff's 50th birthday has all kinds of surprises.

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Episode Summary

"Cliff's 50th Birthday" is episode 20 of The Cosby Show season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 157 votes, ranking #15 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on March 12, 1987.

Next: E21 · I Know That You KnowBest of Season 3