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The Best Episodes of The Cosby Show Season 6

Every episode of The Cosby Show Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Cosby Show Season 6!

The Best Episodes of The Cosby Show Season 6

The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April...

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  1. Background image for Denise: The Saga Continues
    7.6/10(160 votes)

    #1 - Denise: The Saga Continues

    S6:E1

    Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

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    Director:Unknown
  2. Background image for Surf's Up
    7.0/10(125 votes)

    #2 - Surf's Up

    S6:E2

    After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.

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    Director:Unknown
  3. Background image for I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
    7.4/10(164 votes)

    #3 - I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

    S6:E3

    Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.

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    Director:Unknown
  4. Background image for Denise Kendall:  Navy Wife
    6.9/10(123 votes)

    #4 - Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

    S6:E4

    Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.

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    Director:Unknown
  5. Background image for Theo's Gift
    7.2/10(131 votes)

    #5 - Theo's Gift

    S6:E5

    Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

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  6. Background image for Denise Kendall:  Babysitter
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    #6 - Denise Kendall: Babysitter

    S6:E6

    Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Shall We Dance?
    7.0/10(129 votes)

    #7 - Shall We Dance?

    S6:E7

    Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

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  9. Background image for The Day the Spores Landed
    5.8/10(163 votes)

    #8 - The Day the Spores Landed

    S6:E8

    Cliff dreams that men worldwide have become pregnant -- including his son Theo, his sons-in-law Elvin and Martin, and himself. Voice-over by NBC News correspondent John Palmer.

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    Director:Unknown
  10. Background image for Cliff's Wet Adventure
    7.9/10(181 votes)

    #9 - Cliff's Wet Adventure

    S6:E9

    Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

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  11. Background image for Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
    7.0/10(137 votes)

    #10 - Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

    S6:E10

    Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Cliff la Dolce
    6.8/10(136 votes)

    #11 - Cliff la Dolce

    S6:E11

    Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

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  13. Background image for Getting to Know You
    6.6/10(123 votes)

    #12 - Getting to Know You

    S6:E12

    As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away.

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    Director:Unknown
  14. Background image for Elvin Pays for Dinner
    6.8/10(126 votes)

    #13 - Elvin Pays for Dinner

    S6:E13

    Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Cliff's Nightmare
    6.1/10(163 votes)

    #14 - Cliff's Nightmare

    S6:E14

    Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

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    Director:Unknown
  16. Background image for Denise Kendall:  Singles Counselor
    6.6/10(123 votes)

    #15 - Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

    S6:E15

    Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

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    Director:Unknown
  17. Background image for The Birthday Party
    6.9/10(138 votes)

    #16 - The Birthday Party

    S6:E16

    Olivia's 4th birthday.

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    Director:Unknown
  18. Background image for Not Everybody Loves the Blues
    7.0/10(139 votes)

    #17 - Not Everybody Loves the Blues

    S6:E17

    Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King

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  19. Background image for Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
    7.0/10(130 votes)

    #18 - Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

    S6:E18

    Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

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    6.7/10(129 votes)

    #19 - Mr. Sandman

    S6:E19

    Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.

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    Director:Unknown
  21. Background image for Isn't It Romantic?
    7.8/10(156 votes)

    #20 - Isn't It Romantic?

    S6:E20

    Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

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    Director:Unknown
  22. Background image for Theo's Dirty Laundry
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    #21 - Theo's Dirty Laundry

    S6:E21

    Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

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  23. Background image for What's It All About?
    7.0/10(119 votes)

    #22 - What's It All About?

    S6:E22

    Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

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  24. Background image for Off to See the Wretched
    8.0/10(213 votes)

    #23 - Off to See the Wretched

    S6:E23

    Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.

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    6.6/10(119 votes)

    #24 - The Moves

    S6:E24

    The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.9/10(113 votes)

    #25 - Live and Learn

    S6:E25

    Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Denise: The Saga Continues" is the best rated episode of "The Cosby Show" season 6. It scored 7.6/10 based on 160 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Carmen Finestra, it aired on 9/21/1989. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Surf's Up".