The Cosby Show (1984)

Sep 21, 1989 - 22m

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.

Sep 28, 1989 - 22m

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.

Oct 5, 1989 - 22m

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.

Oct 12, 1989 - 22m

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.

Oct 19, 1989 - 22m

Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

Oct 26, 1989 - 23m

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

Nov 2, 1989 - 22m

Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

Nov 9, 1989 - 22m

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.

Nov 16, 1989 - 22m

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.

Nov 30, 1989 - 22m

Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

Dec 7, 1989 - 22m

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

Dec 14, 1989 - 22m

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.

Jan 4, 1990 - 22m

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

Jan 11, 1990 - 22m

Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

Jan 18, 1990 - 22m

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

Jan 25, 1990 - 22m

Olivia's 4th birthday.

Feb 1, 1990 - 22m

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

Feb 8, 1990 - 22m

Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

Feb 15, 1990 - 22m

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.

Feb 22, 1990 - 22m

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

Mar 15, 1990 - 22m

Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

Mar 22, 1990 - 22m

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

Apr 5, 1990 - 22m

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.

Apr 19, 1990 - 22m

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

Apr 26, 1990 - 22m

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

May 3, 1990 - 22m

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