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The Worst Episodes of The Cosby Show

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The Worst Episodes of The Cosby Show

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 You Can't Stop the Music
    5.3/10(130 votes)

    #1 - You Can't Stop the Music

    S8:E22

    Cliff and Clair go to a local radio station for a live salsa performance. Kenny babysits Olivia.

    Director:Alan Smithee
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Once Upon a Time
    5.8/10(155 votes)

    #2 - Once Upon a Time

    S4:E18

    Rudy writes a fairy tale, and the colorful story is acted out in her fantasy. Members of the family play the roles of a village full of happy people and a mean group that ruins their fun. At the end of the episode, Rudy declares that when she becomes "president of the world", she will put a stop to all mean people. Cliff and Clair proceed to watch news reports of weapons' testing and bombings, and urge her to "hurry, because we need you right now." Earle Hyman as Russell.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Theo's Future
    5.8/10(123 votes)

    #3 - Theo's Future

    S8:E13

    Theo is accepted to graduate school at NYU, but faces a tough decision when he is unexpectedly offered a chance to interview for a corporate job in San Francisco.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
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  4. Background image for The Price Is Wrong
    5.8/10(125 votes)

    #4 - The Price Is Wrong

    S8:E14

    Pam, Lance, Charmaine, and a group of senior citizens protest a grocery chain that gives preferential treatment to customers in wealthier neighborhoods.

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  5. Background image for The Day the Spores Landed
    5.9/10(167 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for There's Still No Joy in Mudville
    5.9/10(129 votes)

    #6 - There's Still No Joy in Mudville

    S7:E22

    Cliff goes bowling with his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Some Gifts Aren't Deductible
    5.9/10(117 votes)

    #7 - Some Gifts Aren't Deductible

    S8:E23

    Kenny turns to Rudy and Cliff for help after lying to his girlfriend about plans for her birthday party. Cliff and Clair work on their income tax return.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue
    6.0/10(132 votes)

    #8 - Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue

    S7:E21

    Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Pam Applies to College
    6.0/10(126 votes)

    #9 - Pam Applies to College

    S8:E4

    Pam begins to realize that, because of her below average grades earlier in high school, she will not be able to attend the same college as her best friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Hillman
    6.1/10(201 votes)

    #10 - Hillman

    S3:E25

    The Huxtable family goes to Hillman College to attend a ceremony in honor of its president's retirement. Guest appearance by Joe Seneca. Filmed at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. The episode serves as a backdoor pilot for the spinoff series A Different World, which premieres in the fall of 1987.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Storyteller
    6.1/10(134 votes)

    #11 - The Storyteller

    S6:E26

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

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle
    6.1/10(121 votes)

    #12 - Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle

    S8:E15

    Kenny pretends that he is dating another girl, in order to make Rudy jealous and force Stanley out of the picture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Cliff's Nightmare
    6.2/10(168 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for It's a Boy
    6.2/10(116 votes)

    #14 - It's a Boy

    S7:E10

    The husband of one of Cliff's patients worries that he will be a poor father because he has no athletic ability. After Pam breaks up with Slide, she and the class brain are attracted to each other.

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  16. Background image for The Boys of Winter
    6.3/10(129 votes)

    #15 - The Boys of Winter

    S5:E18

    Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Olivia's Field Trip
    6.3/10(121 votes)

    #16 - Olivia's Field Trip

    S8:E8

    Cliff chaperones Olivia's field trip to the museum; Theo falls victim to a scammer while ordering T-shirts for the community center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Olivia Comes Out of the Closet
    6.3/10(121 votes)

    #17 - Olivia Comes Out of the Closet

    S8:E10

    Olivia tries to delay Martin's return to Asia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Cliff and Theo Come Clean
    6.3/10(122 votes)

    #18 - Cliff and Theo Come Clean

    S8:E19

    Theo decides to turn down the corporate job in San Francisco and attend graduate school in New York. One of the students at the community center finds $600.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Mr. Quiet
    6.4/10(202 votes)

    #19 - Mr. Quiet

    S1:E23

    Cliff, Clair, and the Huxtable clan volunteer at a local community center. There, a battered boy tries to find help, and the owner—Tony Castillo—does his best to lend assistance.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for It's Not Easy Being Green
    6.4/10(152 votes)

    #20 - It's Not Easy Being Green

    S4:E3

    Rudy wants to wear summer clothes in winter to a party, while Cliff tries to get rid of an old water heater.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Getting to Know You
    6.4/10(128 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Getting the Story
    6.4/10(116 votes)

    #22 - Getting the Story

    S7:E6

    Rudy and Kenny do a video project.

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  24. Background image for No More Mr. Nice Guy
    6.4/10(117 votes)

    #23 - No More Mr. Nice Guy

    S7:E19

    Theo's friend Denny thinks his girlfriend is cheating on him.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Warning:  A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown
    6.4/10(143 votes)

    #24 - Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a Meltdown

    S8:E5

    Anxious to see a famous rapper, Rudy and her friends lie to their parents in order to get into a club for 16 year olds and up. Cliff and Clair secretly send Pam, Lance and Charmaine to keep an eye on them.

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  26. Background image for It's Apparent to Everyone
    6.4/10(126 votes)

    #25 - It's Apparent to Everyone

    S8:E6

    Winnie and Nelson drive Cliff and Clair crazy around the house while Elvin and Sondra wait to move into their new house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"You Can't Stop the Music" is the worst rated episode of "The Cosby Show". It scored 5.3/10 based on 130 votes. Directed by Alan Smithee and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/26/1992. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Once Upon a Time".