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Same Time Next Year

Same Time Next Year

Episode number: 1

Overview: Denise takes classes locally at Medgar Evers College, while Vanessa enrolls at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Rudy starts sixth grade. Olivia starts preschool. In a scene prior to the opening credits, Olivia enters Cliff's bedroom wearing a Bart Simpson mask. It is a nod to FOX's decision to move The Simpsons to Thursdays at 8:00 pm Eastern/Pacific, presenting The Cosby Show with its first true ratings challenge.

Bird in the Hand

Bird in the Hand

Episode number: 2

Overview: Cliff tries to win a classic jazz record at an auction, while filling in for Denise as volunteer parent at Olivia's preschool. Sullivan Walker as Dr. James Harmon.

The Last Barbecue

The Last Barbecue

Episode number: 3

Overview: The Huxtable family erupts in a battle of the sexes after Theo suggests having a stripper at Martin's post-wedding bachelor party.

Period of Adjustment

Period of Adjustment

Episode number: 4

Overview: Clair's teenage second cousin moves in with the family.

It's All in the Game

It's All in the Game

Episode number: 5

Overview: After Vanessa gets into a minor car accident and tries to cover it up, Cliff and Clair complain about the various small disasters the children have caused them, and the children fight back by complaining about ways Cliff and Clair have embarrassed them.

Getting the Story

Getting the Story

Episode number: 6

Overview: Rudy and Kenny do a video project.

Just Thinking About It  (1)

Just Thinking About It (1)

Episode number: 7

Overview: Under pressure from her boyfriend to become sexually active, Pam considers using birth control.

Just Thinking About It  (2)

Just Thinking About It (2)

Episode number: 8

Overview: Pam and Slide argue over whether they should become sexually active.

The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)

The Infantry Has Landed (and They've Fallen Off the Roof)

Episode number: 9

Overview: Rudy gets her first period. Clair plans "Women's day" where she goes out alone with Rudy and answers any questions she has, but Rudy refuses to talk. Keith Diamond as Danny.

You Can Go Home Again

You Can Go Home Again

Episode number: 10

Overview: Seeking privacy, Denise and Martin decide to look for their own apartment.

It's a Boy

It's a Boy

Episode number: 11

Overview: 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.

Clair's Liberation

Clair's Liberation

Episode number: 12

Overview: Clair enters menopause. She takes the news fine, but the kids treat her as if she's losing her mind.

It's Your Move

It's Your Move

Episode number: 13

Overview: Elvin and Sondra help friends move during a football game.

Theo's Final Final

Theo's Final Final

Episode number: 14

Overview: Theo will make the dean's list if he gets an A on his final, but a beautiful exchange student planning to leave the next day for Barbados distracts him. Vanessa A. Williams appears (now portraying Cheryl).

Attack of the Killer B's

Attack of the Killer B's

Episode number: 15

Overview: Pam's grades have improved, but she worries that she will not be able to afford college.

Total Control

Total Control

Episode number: 16

Overview: Cliff's patient and her husband are convinced that they are prepared for every scenario ... and then labor begins.

Adventures in Babysitting

Adventures in Babysitting

Episode number: 17

Overview: Rudy begs Martin to let her babysit Olivia. Cliff and Dr. Harmon enter a pinochle tournament as partners ... and so do their wives.

27 and Still Cooking

27 and Still Cooking

Episode number: 18

Overview: To celebrate his 27th wedding anniversary with Clair, Cliff recreates the Callaloo Pot, a Caribbean restaurant where the couple dined on their honeymoon.

The Return of the Clairettes

The Return of the Clairettes

Episode number: 19

Overview: An old friend of Clair visits, along with her husband. Rudy prepares for her first date.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Episode number: 20

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

Home Remedies

Home Remedies

Episode number: 21

Overview: When Olivia comes down with a cold, everyone (except Cliff) has a different home remedy to offer as a cure. Russell and Anna celebrate another wedding anniversary. Cliff, Rudy and Olivia perform Koko Taylor's "I'm A Woman".

Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue

Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue

Episode number: 22

Overview: Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way.

There's Still No Joy in Mudville

There's Still No Joy in Mudville

Episode number: 23

Overview: Cliff goes bowling with his friends.

Cliff and Jake

Cliff and Jake

Episode number: 24

Overview: Clair tries to prevent Cliff from buying a new appliance from his friend Jake. Lost episode from Season 6. Guest appearances by Red Buttons and E. G. Marshall. Last appearance of Lisa Bonet as Denise.

Theo and the Kids  (1)

Theo and the Kids (1)

Episode number: 25

Overview: Theo, who is majoring in pediatric psychology, begins an internship as a junior counselor at the community center; he soon suspects that one of the children there is dyslexic. First appearances of Merlin Santana as Stanley and Eugene Byrd as Eugene.

Theo and the Kids  (2)

Theo and the Kids (2)

Episode number: 26

Overview: Theo continues his attempts to help Stanley and the other children at the community center.