The Best Episodes of The Cosby Show Season 6

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

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

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

Director: N/A

Writer: Carmen Finestra

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Jay Sandrich

Writer: Carmen Finestra

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

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

Director: N/A

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Olivia's 4th birthday.

Director: N/A

Writer: Carmen Finestra

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

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Jay Sandrich

Writer: Carmen Finestra

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

Director: Jay Sandrich

Writer: N/A

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

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

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

Director: N/A

Writer: Carmen Finestra

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

Director: N/A

Writer: Mark St. Germain

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

"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.

Director: N/A

Writer: Lore Kimbrough