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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!

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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 154 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".

  • Denise: The Saga Continues
    7.7/10154 votes

    #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

  • Surf's Up
    7.0/10124 votes

    #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

  • I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
    7.5/10158 votes

    #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

  • Denise Kendall:  Navy Wife
    6.8/10121 votes

    #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

  • Theo's Gift
    7.4/10128 votes

    #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

  • Denise Kendall:  Babysitter
    6.9/10124 votes

    #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

  • Shall We Dance?
    7.0/10128 votes

    #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

  • The Day the Spores Landed
    5.9/10157 votes

    #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

  • Cliff's Wet Adventure
    7.9/10177 votes

    #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

  • Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
    7.0/10134 votes

    #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

  • Cliff la Dolce
    6.8/10133 votes

    #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

  • Getting to Know You
    6.5/10120 votes

    #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

  • Elvin Pays for Dinner
    6.8/10124 votes

    #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

  • Cliff's Nightmare
    6.1/10158 votes

    #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

  • Denise Kendall:  Singles Counselor
    6.6/10120 votes

    #15 - Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 1/18/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Carmen Finestra

  • The Birthday Party
    6.9/10135 votes

    #16 - The Birthday Party

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 1/25/1990

    Olivia's 4th birthday.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Carmen Finestra

  • Not Everybody Loves the Blues
    7.0/10133 votes

    #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

  • Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
    7.1/10127 votes

    #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

  • Mr. Sandman
    6.9/10126 votes

    #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

  • Isn't It Romantic?
    7.8/10152 votes

    #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

  • Theo's Dirty Laundry
    7.4/10122 votes

    #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

  • What's It All About?
    7.0/10118 votes

    #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

  • Off to See the Wretched
    8.0/10205 votes

    #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

  • The Moves
    6.6/10117 votes

    #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

  • Live and Learn
    6.8/10111 votes

    #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