- 7.7/10157 votes7.7/10(157)
#1 - Denise: The Saga Continues
Season 6 Episode 1
Aired 9/21/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.0/10125 votes7.0/10(125)
#2 - Surf's Up
Season 6 Episode 2
Aired 9/28/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.5/10162 votes7.5/10(162)
#3 - I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
Season 6 Episode 3
Aired 10/5/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 6.8/10122 votes6.8/10(122)
#4 - Denise Kendall: Navy Wife
Season 6 Episode 4
Aired 10/12/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.2/10130 votes7.2/10(130)
#5 - Theo's Gift
Season 6 Episode 5
Aired 10/19/1989
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Mark St. Germain
- 6.9/10125 votes6.9/10(125)
#6 - Denise Kendall: Babysitter
Season 6 Episode 6
Aired 10/26/1989
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
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- 7.0/10129 votes7.0/10(129)
#7 - Shall We Dance?
Season 6 Episode 7
Aired 11/2/1989
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 5.9/10159 votes5.9/10(159)
#8 - The Day the Spores Landed
Season 6 Episode 8
Aired 11/9/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.9/10178 votes7.9/10(178)
#9 - Cliff's Wet Adventure
Season 6 Episode 9
Aired 11/16/1989
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.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.0/10135 votes7.0/10(135)
#10 - Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
Season 6 Episode 10
Aired 11/30/1989
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/10135 votes6.8/10(135)
#11 - Cliff la Dolce
Season 6 Episode 11
Aired 12/7/1989
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 6.5/10121 votes6.5/10(121)
#12 - Getting to Know You
Season 6 Episode 12
Aired 12/14/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 6.8/10125 votes6.8/10(125)
#13 - Elvin Pays for Dinner
Season 6 Episode 13
Aired 1/4/1990
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/10161 votes6.1/10(161)
#14 - Cliff's Nightmare
Season 6 Episode 14
Aired 1/11/1990
Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 6.6/10121 votes6.6/10(121)
#15 - Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor
Season 6 Episode 15
Aired 1/18/1990
- 6.9/10136 votes6.9/10(136)
#16 - The Birthday Party
Season 6 Episode 16
Aired 1/25/1990
- 7.0/10136 votes7.0/10(136)
#17 - Not Everybody Loves the Blues
Season 6 Episode 17
Aired 2/1/1990
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
Director: Chuck Vinson
Writer: Mark St. Germain
- 7.0/10128 votes7.0/10(128)
#18 - Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
Season 6 Episode 18
Aired 2/8/1990
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Ehrich Van Lowe, Lore Kimbrough
- 6.7/10128 votes6.7/10(128)
#19 - Mr. Sandman
Season 6 Episode 19
Aired 2/15/1990
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.8/10153 votes7.8/10(153)
#20 - Isn't It Romantic?
Season 6 Episode 20
Aired 2/22/1990
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
Director: N/A
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.4/10124 votes7.4/10(124)
#21 - Theo's Dirty Laundry
Season 6 Episode 21
Aired 3/15/1990
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 7.0/10119 votes7.0/10(119)
#22 - What's It All About?
Season 6 Episode 22
Aired 3/22/1990
Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Writer: Carmen Finestra
- 8.1/10209 votes8.1/10(209)
#23 - Off to See the Wretched
Season 6 Episode 23
Aired 4/5/1990
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.
Director: Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Writer: Mark St. Germain
- 6.6/10119 votes6.6/10(119)
#24 - The Moves
Season 6 Episode 24
Aired 4/19/1990
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mark St. Germain
- 6.8/10112 votes6.8/10(112)
#25 - Live and Learn
Season 6 Episode 25
Aired 4/26/1990
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
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Season 6 Ratings Summary
"Denise: The Saga Continues" is the best rated episode of "The Cosby Show" season 6. It scored 7.7/10 based on 157 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Carmen Finestra, it aired on 9/21/1989. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Surf's Up".