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The Cosby Show S3E5 — Mother, May I?
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The Cosby Show•Season 3•Episode 5

Mother, May I?

7.2/10 · 163 votesOct 23, 198622 min

Ranked #10 of 25 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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After Clair specifically forbids her from wearing make-up, Vanessa, behind her mother’s back, does it anyways.

Directed byJay Sandrich
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Phylicia Rashād

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner

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Jay Sandrich

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Episode Summary

"Mother, May I?" is episode 5 of The Cosby Show season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 163 votes, ranking #10 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Jay Sandrich, it aired on October 23, 1986.

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