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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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