The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
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- Won 6 Primetime Emmys. Another 50 wins & 59 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Bill Cosby | ... |
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
(197 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Phylicia Rashad | ... |
Clair Huxtable
(197 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Malcolm-Jamal Warner | ... |
Theo Huxtable
(197 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Tempestt Bledsoe | ... |
Vanessa Huxtable
(197 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Keshia Knight Pulliam | ... |
Rudy Huxtable
(197 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Sabrina Le Beauf | ... |
Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux
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(176 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Lisa Bonet | ... |
Denise Huxtable
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(131 episodes, 1984-1991)
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| Geoffrey Owens | ... |
Elvin Tibideaux
(128 episodes, 1985-1992)
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| Raven-Symoné | ... |
Olivia Kendall
(74 episodes, 1989-1992)
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| Joseph C. Phillips | ... |
Lt. Martin Kendall
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(54 episodes, 1985-1991)
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| Erika Alexander | ... |
Pam Tucker
(48 episodes, 1990-1992)
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| Earle Hyman | ... |
Russell Huxtable
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(41 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Deon Richmond | ... |
Kenny
(32 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Clarice Taylor | ... |
Anna Huxtable
(20 episodes, 1985-1992)
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Peter Costa | ... |
Peter Chiara
(13 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Karen Malina White | ... |
Charmaine Brown
(13 episodes, 1990-1992)
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| Carl Anthony Payne II | ... |
Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley
(12 episodes, 1986-1987)
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| Troy Winbush | ... |
Denny
(11 episodes, 1987-1991)
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Pam Potillo | ... |
Janet Meiser
(10 episodes, 1985-1990)
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| Reno Wilson | ... |
Howard
(10 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Allen Payne | ... |
Lance Rodman
(10 episodes, 1990-1992)
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| Michelle Thomas | ... |
Justine Phillips
(8 episodes, 1988-1990)
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Jessica Ann Vaughn | ... |
Winnie Tibideaux
(8 episodes, 1991-1992)
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Naoka Nakagawa | ... |
Kim Ogawa
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(7 episodes, 1985-1990)
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| Merlin Santana | ... |
Stanley
(7 episodes, 1991-1992)
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Gary LeRoi Gray | ... |
Nelson Tibideaux
(7 episodes, 1991-1992)
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| Elizabeth Narvaez | ... |
Kara
(7 episodes, 1988-1990)
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Alex Ruiz | ... |
Lou Hernandez
(7 episodes, 1989)
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| Ethel Ayler | ... |
Carrie Hanks
(6 episodes, 1984-1992)
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| Dondré T. Whitfield | ... |
Robert Foreman
(6 episodes, 1985-1987)
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Carlton Beener | ... |
Marlon
(6 episodes, 1991-1992)
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Monique Reynolds | ... |
Winnie Tibideaux
(6 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Domonique Reynolds | ... |
Winnie Tibideaux
(6 episodes, 1989-1990)
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David Langston Smyrl | ... |
Sam Lucas
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(5 episodes, 1985-1987)
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William Thomas Jr. | ... |
Dabnis Brickey
(5 episodes, 1991-1992)
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| Wallace Shawn | ... |
Jeffrey Engels
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(5 episodes, 1987-1991)
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Chris Griggs | ... |
Nelson Tibideaux
(5 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Clayton Griggs | ... |
Nelson Tibideaux
(5 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Adam Sandler | ... |
Smitty
(4 episodes, 1987-1988)
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Sullivan Walker | ... |
Dr. James Harmon
(4 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Marcella Lowery | ... |
Francine Tibideaux
(4 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Vanessa Williams | ... |
Cheryl
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(4 episodes, 1989-1991)
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| Nicolle Rochelle | ... |
Danielle
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(4 episodes, 1990-1992)
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Maurice Lauchner | ... |
Herman
(4 episodes, 1990-1991)
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Donovan Bryant | ... |
Nelson Tibideaux
(4 episodes, 1988-1989)
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Darrian Bryant | ... |
Nelson Tibideaux
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(4 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Eugene Byrd | ... |
Eugene
(4 episodes, 1991-1992)
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Brian Grant | ... |
Gerald
(3 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Joe Williams | ... |
Al Hanks
(3 episodes, 1985-1992)
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Ana D. Zenon | ... |
Lana Herman
(3 episodes, 1987)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1992) (United States) (tv)
- Bridge Entertainment Group (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD) (seasons 1 and 2)
- Bridge Entertainment Group (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (seasons 3 and 4)
- Channel 4 (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Columbia House (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Comedy Max (Turkey) (tv)
- First Look International (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (seasons 1 & 2)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (seasons 3 & 4)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD) (seasons 5 & 6)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2015) (United States) (DVD) (seasons 7 & 8)
- Nederlandse Christelijke Radio-Vereniging (NCRV) (1993) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Nick at Nite (2010) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Domestic Television (1997) (United States) (tv)
- RTL Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5) (repeats)
- SBS6 (2007) (Netherlands) (tv) (repeats)
- Turkish Radio & Television (TRT) (Turkey) (tv)
- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) (2007) (United States) (tv)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Viacom (1995) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Columbia Records (soundtrack)
- Editel (post-production facilities)
- Homer & Associates (main title design)
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Kaufman Astoria Studios (taping location)
- NBC Studios, Brooklyn, New York (taping location)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
"The Cosby Show" centers on the lives of the Huxtables: obstetrician Cliff and his lawyer wife Claire, their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa and Rudy, and son Theo. Based on the standup comedy of Bill Cosby, the show focused on his observations of family life. Although based on comedy, the series also addresses some more serious topics, such as learning disabilities and teen pregnancy. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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| Taglines | In a house filled with love . . . there's always room for more. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the beginning of the pilot, Sondra, the Huxtables' eldest daughter, was added as an afterthought. However, when Clair Huxtable mentions the couple's four children, they decide to add another child to represent the results of a good upbringing. The casting came down to 26-year-old Sabrina Le Beauf and 21-year-old Whitney Houston. LeBeauf was too old for the role, only ten years younger than Phylicia Rashad. However, Houston refused to sign a contract committing her to the show as she wanted to pursue her singing career. This forced the producer's hand, and LeBeauf was given the role of Sondra. See more » |
| Goofs | In the first season, Cliff's name was Clifford. In later seasons, his name was Heathcliff. In the first episode of the final season, Clair calls him Heathclifford. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in George Carlin/Keshia Knight Pulliam (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kiss Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The season after Lisa Bonet left the series, Bill Cosby can be seen holding a photo of Bonet during the opening credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Clair Huxtable:
Cliff, why did we have four children? Cliff: Because we did not want five. See more » |