Season 1 (1984)

Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson
6.0

September 20, 1984 • 22m

Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 D's. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as ...Read more

Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)
10.0

September 27, 1984 • 22m

When Rudy's pet fish, Lamont, dies, Cliff tries to bring the family together for a funeral in the bathroom. The festivities end wh...Read more

Bad Dreams
10.0

October 4, 1984 • 22m

Vanessa claims that she is old enough to watch a scary movie, but Cliff still forbids it. Vanessa sneaks out anyway, but ends up h...Read more

Is That My Boy?
2.8

October 11, 1984 • 22m

Freshman Theo tries out for the football team and makes it. Cliff is overjoyed, but his pride falters when he discovers his son wi...Read more

A Shirt Story
0.0

October 18, 1984 • 22m

Theo wants to impress a girl by wearing an expensive shirt by designer Gordon Gartrelle. Since Cliff and Clair will not pay for it...Read more

Breaking With Tradition
0.0

October 25, 1984 • 22m

Cliff's father, Russell, pays a visit and begins questioning Cliff about the kids' college choices. He asks Denise about Hillman, ...Read more

One More Time
0.0

November 1, 1984 • 22m

While Clair cares for a friend's baby, she begins to consider having another. Cliff desperately tries to talk her out of it, claim...Read more

Play It Again, Vanessa
0.0

November 8, 1984 • 22m

Vanessa plays clarinet in the school's orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play the instru...Read more

How Ugly Is He?
0.0

November 15, 1984 • 22m

Denise has a new boyfriend, David, but is reluctant to bring him home. She fears that Cliff will, like always, make fun of the boy...Read more

Bonjour, Sondra
0.0

November 22, 1984 • 22m

Sondra, the eldest Huxtable child makes her first appearance when she visits home for Thanksgiving. She plans on going to Paris fo...Read more

You're Not a Mother Night
0.0

December 6, 1984 • 22m

Clair is exhausted from constantly caring for the children. Cliff decides to take her out on the town for "You're Not a Mother Nig...Read more

Rudy's Sick
0.0

December 13, 1984 • 22m

Clair could be named partner at her law firm if an interview goes well-but Rudy is sick! Cliff vows to take care of her while Clai...Read more

Father's Day
0.0

December 20, 1984 • 22m

Cliff complains about the poor quality of his annual Father's Day gifts. He challenges the children to find some better presents f...Read more

Independence Day
0.0

January 10, 1985 • 22m

Theo gets his ear pierced to impress a girl, but Denise thinks it might be infected. She is correct, and Theo must go to Cliff. Cl...Read more

Physician of the Year
0.0

January 17, 1985 • 22m

Cliff is set to receive an important award, but a woman goes into labor right before the ceremony. Theo delivers his speech for hi...Read more

Jitterbug Break
0.0

January 31, 1985 • 22m

Cliff tries to impress Denise's friends by teaching them how to jitterbug. Some of Clair's friends also show off their dance moves...Read more

Theo and the Joint
0.0

February 7, 1985 • 22m

Clair discovers a marijuana joint in one of Theo's school books. She and Cliff confront him about it, and accept his explanation—a...Read more

Vanessa's New Class
0.0

February 14, 1985 • 22m

Vanessa is placed in an advanced science class. She creates a model of the solar system, but learns that she will have to work har...Read more

Clair's Case
0.0

February 21, 1985 • 22m

A sneaky mechanic tries to swindle Sondra. It's Clair to the rescue as the two battle in court. David Langston Smyrl as the man in...Read more

Back to the Track, Jack
0.0

February 28, 1985 • 22m

Cliff's college track coach contacts him and asks to run in a charity event between Hillman and its rival, Norton College. Heathcl...Read more

The Younger Woman
10.0

March 14, 1985 • 22m

Cliff and Clair receive a visit from an old friend—and he has a new girlfriend that is half his age. They are initially suspicious...Read more

Slumber Party
0.0

March 28, 1985 • 22m

Rudy invites all of her friends over for a slumber party. It's Cliff's job to watch over them, and he demonstrates some unique gam...Read more

Mr. Quiet
0.0

May 2, 1985 • 22m

Cliff, Clair, and the Huxtable clan volunteer at a local community center. There, a battered boy tries to find help, and the owner...Read more

Cliff's Birthday
0.0

May 9, 1985 • 22m

Cliff is turning 48, and as usual, he is trying to find out what his birthday present is ahead of time. Clair, with the help of th...Read more