The Cosby Show

1. S01E01Theo's Economic LessonSeptember 20, 1984—When Theo brings home a poor report card, he claims he does not need good grades to get a job. So Cliff gives him an economics lesson with M
2. S01E02Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)September 27, 1984—When Rudy's goldfish dies, Cliff struggles over how to break the bad news to her. Cliff wants to hold a formal funeral in the bathroom, but
3. S01E03Bad DreamsOctober 4, 1984—Cliff forbids ten-year-old Vanessa to see a scary movie; though he allows older brother Theo to go. Vanessa sneaks out to see the movie anyw
4. S01E04Knight to NightOctober 11, 1984—
5. S01E05Is That My Boy?October 18, 1984—
6. S01E06Breaking With TraditionOctober 25, 1984—
7. S01E07One More TimeNovember 1, 1984—
8. S01E08A Shirt StoryNovember 8, 1984—
9. S01E09Play It Again, VanessaNovember 15, 1984—
10. S01E10How Ugly Is He?November 22, 1984—
11. S01E11Bonjour, SondraDecember 6, 1984—Excited that the whole family will be together for Thanksgiving, Cliff anxiously waits for Sondra's arrival home from Princeton. But instead
12. S01E12Father's DayDecember 13, 1984—
13. S01E13Rudy's SickDecember 20, 1984—
14. S01E14Independence DayJanuary 10, 1985—
15. S01E15Physician of the YearJanuary 17, 1985—
16. S01E16Jitterbug BreakJanuary 31, 1985—
17. S01E17Theo and the JointFebruary 7, 1985—
18. S01E18Vanessa's New ClassFebruary 14, 1985—
19. S01E19Clair's CaseFebruary 21, 1985—
20. S01E20Back to the Track, JackFebruary 28, 1985—
21. S01E21The Younger WomanMarch 14, 1985—
22. S01E22Slumber PartyMarch 28, 1985—
23. S01E23Mr. QuietMay 2, 1985—
24. S01E24Cliff's BirthdayMay 9, 1985—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01First Day of SchoolSeptember 26, 1985—The school season starts again and each one of the children faces it with different emotions. Cliff and Clair, however, are enthusiastic at
2. S02E02The JuicerOctober 3, 1985—Kitchen wizard Cliff is like a child with a new toy when he buys a state-of-the-art juicer.
3. S02E03Happy AnniversaryOctober 10, 1985—It's Russell and Anna Huxtable's 49th anniversary, and the Huxtables observe the occasion with a classic impression of Ray Charles' "Night T
4. S02E04Cliff in LoveOctober 17, 1985—Sondra and Elvin break up, again, and Cliff and Clair tell Sondra to consider calling a boy that her friends say would be a good boyfriend t
5. S02E05Theo and the Older WomanOctober 24, 1985—Denise's friend Susanne comes over to write a report on what a large family deals with, but Theo uses the occasion to try and impress her bu
6. S02E06HalloweenOctober 31, 1985—Vanessa has a boy/girl Halloween party at home. Cliff takes Rudy and her friends trick or treating.
7. S02E07Denise DrivesNovember 7, 1985—Denise is determined to spend her savings on the first car she sees, and balks when her father forbids her to buy an expensive lemon. But th
8. S02E08Rudy Suits UpNovember 14, 1985—Clair goes from overprotective mom to football fanatic when Rudy Sweet Feet Huxtable becomes the star of her pee-wee football team. Cliff is
9. S02E09Clair's SisterNovember 21, 1985—Clair's sister becomes engaged; Cliff struggles to beat his father-in-law (Joe Williams) at chess.
10. S02E10Denise's FriendDecember 5, 1985—Denise's friend, Michelle, thinks she has a medical problem and wants to keep it from her parents, so she asks Cliff for advice. This leads
11. S02E11Clair's ToeDecember 12, 1985—Clair buys a pair of beautiful new shoes and challenges Cliff to a smooth contest – to decide who has the most style. Unfortunately, when Cl
12. S02E12Mrs. WestlakeJanuary 2, 1986—Theo's math teacher, Mrs. Westlake, comes to the Huxtable house after Theo takes a math test, so naturally, he thinks he "blew it."
13. S02E13Vanessa's Bad GradeJanuary 9, 1986—Vanessa, a straight A student, finds that her grades suffer when she studies with Robert, a classmate that she has a crush on. With a big sc
14. S02E14The AuctionJanuary 16, 1986—While leafing through a catalog, Clair sees that a painting by her great uncle is for sale at an auction. She remembers her childhood when t
15. S02E15Theo and CockroachJanuary 30, 1986—Theo and his friend Walter decide to listen to a recording of "Macbeth" instead of reading the actual play. Cliff picks a snowball fight wit
16. S02E16The DentistFebruary 6, 1986—Peter has a toothache but is afraid to go to the dentist so Rudy goes with him. Meanwhile, Cliff tries to hide the newspaper from Clair beca
17. S02E17Play It Again, RussellFebruary 13, 1986—After an example of not so great trombone playing at a Jazz club gig, Russell needs to get it together quick because the next time is his ca
18. S02E18A Touch of WonderFebruary 20, 1986—While driving in her car with Theo, Denise has a fender bender with Motown legend Stevie Wonder's chauffeured limousine.
19. S02E19Full HouseFebruary 27, 1986—Cliff finds it almost impossible to have a quiet day off at home with the kids and their friends in almost every room of the house.
20. S02E20Close to HomeMarch 13, 1986—Cliff's associate Dr. Morgan stops by to help plan a fundraiser but, behind his smile, he is harboring the pain of a serious family issue.
21. S02E21Theo's HolidayMarch 20, 1986—A cocky Theo is sure that in a few years he will easily land a job as a fashion model and have a great car, apartment and plenty of spending
22. S02E22An Early SpringApril 3, 1986—Mrs. Westlake's plan to give a tough math test to Theo's class is interrupted when the pregnant teacher goes into labor unexpectedly and see
23. S02E23Denise's DecisionApril 10, 1986—Cliff and his father are among the Huxtables who cannot keep their opinions to themselves when Denise is faced with the difficult decision o
24. S02E24The Card GameMay 8, 1986—Cliff's pinochle partner becomes ill and cannot play in their monthly match against Russell and his partner, Homer (Bill Gunn). So Cliff tea
25. S02E25Off to the RacesMay 15, 1986—Cliff 'Combustible' Huxtable is thrilled when his former college track rival, Colonel Sanford B. 'Tailwind' Turner, invites him to run the p

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Bring 'em Back AliveSeptember 25, 1986—Rudy sees a snake in the basement. Cliff and Theo cannot capture it, so Clair calls an exterminator. Theo and his friend plan a party with l
2. S03E02Food for ThoughtOctober 2, 1986—Cliff has to go on a diet. Rudy does not want her own room.
3. S03E03Golden AnniversaryOctober 9, 1986—Cliff, Clair, and the children plan an elaborate celebration for Cliff's parents 50th wedding anniversary. The Huxtable's perform a musical
4. S03E04Man TalkOctober 16, 1986—At school, a classmate starts flirting with Theo. Theo is flattered and interested, but he already has a girlfriend. Rudy wants to have a te
5. S03E05Mother, May I?October 23, 1986—Vanessa starts wearing makeup without her parents' permission. Clair talks to Vanessa and reminds her she must wait until she's 15. Meanwhil
6. S03E06The MarchOctober 30, 1986—Theo has to rewrite a school paper on the 1963 March on Washington. Cliff & Clair, and Cliff's parents, who were actually there during t
7. S03E07Theo's FlightNovember 6, 1986—Theo wants to take flying lessons after he is impressed by a guest speaker at his school, a World War II fighter pilot.
8. S03E08Vanessa's RichNovember 13, 1986—Vanessa mentions to the popular cheerleaders the amount of money her mother paid for an art painting. Vanessa is then accepted on the pep sq
9. S03E09Denise Gets a DNovember 20, 1986—Clair has a pinched nerve and has to stay in bed. Cliff and the children try to make her day easier by doing chores around the house. At col
10. S03E10A Girl and Her DogDecember 4, 1986—Cliff's left alone with the kids for a day before they go on a trip out to Washington. A dog follows Rudy home and she has trouble letting g
11. S03E11War StoriesDecember 11, 1986—Russel and his friends visit Cliff to play pinochle. Cliff's father and his friends reminisce about their days in military service.
12. S03E12Cliff in ChargeDecember 18, 1986—Clair is asked to help plan a celebration that honors the retiring president of Hillman College in Atlanta. While she is gone for ten days,
13. S03E13Monster Man HuxtableJanuary 8, 1987—Sondra comes home from college and brings Elvin along with her. Theo is written up in the school paper about his wrestling skills. Elvin hel
14. S03E14Rudy Spends the NightJanuary 15, 1987—Rudy is spending the night with her grandparents. Denise is going with friends to The Village and invites Vanessa to go with her. Theo is wa
15. S03E15Say Hello to a Good BuyJanuary 22, 1987—Cliff buys a new car, but must contend with a tough salesman. Meanwhile, Rudy creates a collage of animals by cutting pictures out of Cliff'
16. S03E16Denise Gets an OpinionFebruary 5, 1987—Denise makes a date with a guy she's only talked to on the phone. Robert stops by to get advice from Cliff and others about girls, romance a
17. S03E17Calling Doctor HuxtableFebruary 12, 1987—Cliff goes to the hospital to deliver a baby and finds out three patients are ready to deliver. Theo is in charge at home, and Vanessa has a
18. S03E18You Only Hurt the One You LoveFebruary 19, 1987—Theo talks Rudy into playing circus and when he tries to do the tumbling act, accidentally injures her.
19. S03E19The ShowerFebruary 26, 1987—Denise gives her friend Veronica a bridal shower. Denise finds out Veronica and her fiancé planned to get pregnant just so they could get ma
20. S03E20Cliff's 50th BirthdayMarch 12, 1987—Cliff is turning 50 years old and the family plans a lot of surprises for him. He finds out all the things that are older than him, get a ke
21. S03E21I Know That You KnowMarch 19, 1987—Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement. Since Cliff always says he knows everything that goes on, Clair and the kids decide to play a jo
22. S03E22Andalusian FluApril 2, 1987—Both Cliff and Clair are sick in bed with the flu, leaving Theo in charge; Theo orders Vanessa and Rudy around to clean up the house while h
23. S03E23Bald and BeautifulApril 9, 1987—Cockroach shaves his head to audition for a music video and tries to convince Theo to shave his head also. Cliff's friend from the Navy visi
24. S03E24Planning ParenthoodApril 30, 1987—Cliff takes Rudy & her friends to a fancy restaurant. All dressed up in their best clothes, they go to the restaurant. Chaos ensues desp
25. S03E25HillmanMay 7, 1987—Cliff, Clair, Theo, Vanessa, and Rudy visit Denise at Hillman College and meet her friends.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Call of the WildSeptember 24, 1987—Cliff & Clair are excited about Sondra & Elvin's plans for grad school, but when they return from their honeymoon, the newlyweds ann
2. S04E02TheogateOctober 1, 1987—Clair is concerned when Theo comes home late after a cross country meet and the principal calls the house. She decides to investigate what h
3. S04E03It's Not Easy Being GreenOctober 8, 1987—Cliff has a hard time saying goodbye to his old water heater while Rudy and Clair get into a fight because Clair won't let Rudy wear a summe
4. S04E04Cliff's MistakeOctober 15, 1987—Cliff loses a very important power drill that he borrowed from his neighbor, Jeffery. The Huxtable kids, along with Kenny and Jeff's daughte
5. S04E05ShakespeareOctober 22, 1987—Theo & Walter are studying Shakespeare for school but are not enthused. Cliff decides to have barbecue for dinner and invites family and
6. S04E06That's Not What I SaidOctober 29, 1987—Theo's friend gets into an altercation which gets Theo sent to a police station in Coney Island. The altercation gets Cliff and Clair into a
7. S04E07Autumn GiftsNovember 5, 1987—The Huxtables have a problem when they find out the old woman Rudy visits with refuses to take her medication and becomes forgetful; everybo
8. S04E08Looking Back (1)November 12, 1987—Sondra & Elvin have their first marital spat, but it is Elvin who runs home to the parents - Sondra's parents! As Elvin gives his side o
9. S04E09Looking Back (2)November 12, 1987—When Elvin drops by the Huxtable home after fighting with Sondra, the family shares some moments in Huxtable history.
10. S04E10Where's Rudy?November 19, 1987—The Huxtables head to the mall where Clair enters her garden squash in a contest. Theo and Vanessa are in charge of watching Rudy but they l
11. S04E11Dance ManiaDecember 3, 1987—Theo is upset after his friend, Cockroach, takes the last available spot on the TV show "Dance Mania."
12. S04E12The Locker RoomDecember 10, 1987—Vanessa dates Theo's friend Lyle, and Theo objects. Cliff wants to find out how Rudy makes milk vanish.
13. S04E13The Show Must Go OnDecember 17, 1987—Cliff is excited to take Rudy and six of her friends to see a Salute to Vaudeville show. They are the only ones in the audience. The childre
14. S04E14BookwormJanuary 7, 1988—Clair's book club invites their spouses to attend a meeting, but Cliff is the only man that shows up. Despite Clair's doubts, Cliff read the
15. S04E15Twinkle, Twinkle Little StarJanuary 14, 1988—Theo works on his psychic abilities but does not have much success. Rudy thinks her teacher hates her and tells her parents her problems. On
16. S04E16The VisitJanuary 21, 1988—One of Theo's high school friends has cancer and is in the hospital. Theo is hesitant to visit him because it is depressing. Sondra is on a
17. S04E17The Drum MajorFebruary 4, 1988—Vanessa tries out for drum major but keeps getting blocked. Theo finds out it is because no girl has ever been drum major and tries to help.
18. S04E18WaterworksFebruary 11, 1988—One tile falls from the bathroom wall, and as Cliff tries to repair it, the problem gets bigger. Clair asks friends of Sondra & Elvin to
19. S04E19Once Upon a TimeFebruary 18, 1988—Rudy reads a story she wrote to Cliff and Clair about a happy land where the residents are taken prisoner by the evil king and his men, as a
20. S04E20PetanqueFebruary 25, 1988—The Harmons, friends of the Huxtables, come over for a visit. Cliff and Dr. Harmon get into a heated game of petanque while Theo tries to im
21. S04E21Trust MeMarch 3, 1988—Cliff has worked straight for 22 days, so he takes a day off. While he rests at home, Theo, Vanessa, and Rudy try to stump each other with c
22. S04E22Home for the WeekendMarch 17, 1988—Denise comes home from college for the weekend but disappoints her family when she chooses to spend every free moment with her friends inste
23. S04E23The PromMarch 24, 1988—Theo and his friends and their dates get ready for their prom while Cliff and Clair have their own prom in the living room.
24. S04E24Gone Fishin'April 28, 1988—Theo goes fishing with Cliff and Russell and hooks onto the body of a dead mobster, becoming the object of a local news story. Rudy and Kenn

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Together Again and AgainOctober 6, 1988—Theo is starting college and Denise is to return to Hillman. Cliff and Clair look forward to fewer children at home, but Theo does not have
2. S05E02The PhysicalOctober 13, 1988—The children tease Cliff about how much he eats as he prepares for his physical in the morning. Denise talks about the celebrities she meets
3. S05E03Rudy's All-NighterOctober 20, 1988—Theo gets a "D" on his first freshman English composition and worries that he's not "college material.
4. S05E04Move It (a.k.a. The Baby Game)October 27, 1988—Cliff & Clair visit Sondra & Elvin's apartment and are surprised and shocked at the cramped space and state of disrepair. Clair does
5. S05E05Out of BrooklynNovember 3, 1988—Vanessa is having problems with her boyfriend Roy. Denise announces she quit her job and plans to move to Africa as a photographer's assista
6. S05E06The Birth (1)November 10, 1988—Sondra starts contractions; Elvin is nervous and Cliff and Clair are anxious.
7. S05E07The Birth (2)November 10, 1988—Sondra goes into labor. In his confusion, Elvin drives off to the hospital without her and Sondra is forced to drive the car.
8. S05E08Cyranoise de BergingtonNovember 17, 1988—Rudy borrows money from Cliff to buy a birthday gift two months in advance for Clair. Theo's friend Howard breaks up with his girlfriend and
9. S05E09How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?December 1, 1988—Vanessa forms the "Lipsticks" singing group; Cliff's dad gets an envelope saying "You are a winner", instead of "You might be a winner".
10. S05E10If the Dress Fits, Wear ItDecember 8, 1988—Clair goes on a crash diet and endures an exhaustive exercise program to lose enough weight to fit into an old dress to wear for an evening
11. S05E11Is There a Hamster in the House?December 15, 1988—Rudy watches a hamster overnight for a friend but it dies. Feeling bad, Cliff and Rudy buy a replacement hamster. Rudy tells her friend what
12. S05E12Truth or ConsequencesJanuary 5, 1989—Vanessa gets caught lying to her parents about staying out past her curfew with her boyfriend, Jeremy.
13. S05E13Cliff BabysitsJanuary 12, 1989—Cliff babysits Winnie and Nelson when the rest of the family goes to see a Michael Jackson concert.
14. S05E14Mrs. Huxtable Goes to KindergartenJanuary 26, 1989—Clair wants to replace the living room couch but Cliff is reluctant to let the old couch go. Also, Clair is invited on a television talk sho
15. S05E15The Lost WeekendFebruary 2, 1989—Everybody's away for the weekend, and Theo has the place to himself. Theo's friends decide it's time to party!
16. S05E16No Way, BabyFebruary 6, 1989—One of Cliff's patients is a young, unmarried teenager without other known family. Cliff finds the girl's grandfather so someone can be with
17. S05E17Can I Say Something, Please?February 9, 1989—Rudy complains to her parents that she doesn't get to do what her friends can and she still has to follow so many rules. So Cliff and Clair
18. S05E18The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. LotusFebruary 16, 1989—Theo's former girlfriend, Justine, is starting to date other men and Theo is upset. Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for a spell or potion
19. S05E19The Boys of WinterFebruary 23, 1989—Theo & his friends meet Cliff's former basketball coach. The Huxtables invite Coach Barry & his wife to their house for dinner. They
20. S05E20It Comes and It GoesMarch 9, 1989—Sondra finds it difficult to be a stay-at-home mom with baby twins. When the Tibideaux visit Cliff, Clair and Cliff's parents, Sondra vents
21. S05E21Theo's WomenMarch 16, 1989—Theo helps an acting student with her lines then gets caught kissing her by his girlfriend who dumps him on the spot.
22. S05E22Birthday BluesMarch 30, 1989—On Clair's birthday, Cliff & their kids surprise her with an act.
23. S05E23A Room With No ViewApril 13, 1989—Rudy is constantly bothering her sister Vanessa and they always have a fight but their parents find the perfect way to teach them a lesson.
24. S05E24What He Did for LoveApril 27, 1989—Theo and his friends go to the cafeteria to impress a girl with a very expensive watch one of them found on the street. Unfortunately it app
25. S05E25Day of the LocustsMay 4, 1989—Strep throat keeps Sondra from taking care of her babies, but she gets paranoid when Clair and Elvin's mom take the babies with them so she
26. S05E2657 VarietiesMay 11, 1989—Theo asks his parents to give him fifteen hundred dollars for an educational summer trip to Egypt. The Huxtables are not sure about giving h

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Denise: The Saga ContinuesSeptember 21, 1989—Just as Theo finds a new place to live, Denise returns from her African rainforest trip with startling souvenirs - a husband and a stepdaugh
2. S06E02Surf's UpSeptember 28, 1989—When Cliff tells Theo of some of the hi jinx he did when he was younger. Theo decides to try it himself. But he ends up damaging his apartme
3. S06E03I'm 'In' With the 'In' CrowdOctober 5, 1989—Everybody loses when Vanessa and friends play a drinking game at an unsupervised get-together.
4. S06E04Denise Kendall: Navy WifeOctober 12, 1989—Denise and Martin prepare to check out the house where they will be living on the naval base; Denise admits she forgot to confirm the housin
5. S06E05Theo's GiftOctober 19, 1989—Theo finds out that he has dyslexia so he changes the way he studies and gets a better grade in history.
6. S06E06Denise Kendall: BabysitterOctober 26, 1989—Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson when Sondra and Elvin go out for the evening; but shortly after Sondra and Elvin leave, the whol
7. S06E07Shall We Dance?November 2, 1989—Rudy and Kenny learn good manners at school. Rudy has a crush on a boy named Clarence and tries to show him that she cares but Clarence is t
8. S06E08The Day the Spores LandedNovember 9, 1989—Cliff's ingestion of a sausage hero immediately before bedtime brings on a dream in which spores contaminate the U.S. water supply (except i
9. S06E09Cliff's Wet AdventureNovember 16, 1989—Claire sends Cliff to the store to buy some stuff for Thanksgiving dinner on a very rainy day and he returns soaking wet. Unfortunately he k
10. S06E10Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the HuxtablesNovember 30, 1989—When Martin's parents visit, Denise frets about Mrs. Kendall's impression of her.
11. S06E11Cliff la DolceDecember 7, 1989—Claire is going to Washington, and Denise is going to the Caribbean. Cliff stays all alone with Rudy & Olivia. Rudy comes to him with a
12. S06E12Getting to Know YouDecember 14, 1989—Theo meets Cliff & Martin at the cafeteria sitting with two willing beautiful girls. Later at the Huxtable residence Martin tries to exp
13. S06E13Elvin Pays for DinnerJanuary 4, 1990—Sondra decides to stay home to work on her law school application.
14. S06E14Cliff's NightmareJanuary 11, 1990—Cliff comes back from the hospital at three in the morning and decides to eat a sausage sandwich. Unfortunately that sandwich becomes respon
15. S06E15Denise Kendall: Singles CounselorJanuary 18, 1990—Denise & Vanessa are in the cafeteria when Vanessa sees a boy she seems to like but she's too shy to go to his table; so she asks advice
16. S06E16The Birthday PartyJanuary 25, 1990—It's Olivia's birthday and all she wants is a brand new tricycle, which she has all her friends help her search the entire house for when Cl
17. S06E17Not Everybody Loves the BluesFebruary 1, 1990—Theo is upset his girlfriend might go to graduate school in another town. He and Elvin go to a nightclub; they hear the King of the Blues Ri
18. S06E18Rudy's Walk on the Wild SideFebruary 8, 1990—Rudy wants a sweater with fish that light up that are on sale at the mall, but she doesn't have enough money to buy it and becomes so desper
19. S06E19Mr. SandmanFebruary 15, 1990—Mrs. McGee (Rudy's teacher) calls the Huxtables to report that Rudy has not been attending dance lessons, so Cliff takes Rudy to to the danc
20. S06E20Isn't It Romantic?February 22, 1990—Cliff, Martin & Elvin place a bet between them on who can buy a romantic present to each of their wife within twenty-five dollars limit.
21. S06E21Theo's Dirty LaundryMarch 15, 1990—When Cliff finds women's lingerie in Theo's laundry, he and Clair soon realize that their son has moved in with his girlfriend, Justine. Mea
22. S06E22What's It All About?March 22, 1990—Clair comes home from work exhausted and needs to rest but her family do not understand her so Cliff sends her to a friends combine around t
23. S06E23Off to See the WretchedApril 5, 1990—Vanessa and her friends plot to go to a concert. They don't tell their parents it's in Baltimore, but they find out in a dramatic way.
24. S06E24The MovesApril 19, 1990—Clair brings her friend and rival attorney, Bernice, home to visit while Cliff's entertaining their recently divorced neighbor, Jeffrey. Des
25. S06E25Live and LearnApril 26, 1990—Denise gets very excited about wanting to be an instructor to work with children who have learning disabilities but cannot understand that i
26. S06E26The StorytellerMay 3, 1990—Cliff's great-aunt, Gramtee, comes to visit and everyone is excited - except Olivia. Olivia wants to go to the zoo instead of a planned chur

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Same Time Next YearSeptember 20, 1990—Cliff ships Vanessa to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania; Rudy has a "developmental" issue that keeps her from going to school.
2. S07E02Bird in the HandSeptember 27, 1990—Cliff is set to go to an auction for a priceless Charlie Parker album, but a slight detour to Olivia's school keeps him from it.
3. S07E03The Last BarbecueOctober 4, 1990—Theo hires a stripper for Martin's bachelor party, which upsets Sondra and Denise when neither Martin or Elvin object to the idea; all this
4. S07E04Period of AdjustmentOctober 11, 1990—Cousin Pam is introduced, as she moves in due to her grandmother's illness, her mother goes to California to take care of her.
5. S07E05It's All in the GameOctober 18, 1990—Cliff & Clair are away on a weekend vacation. When they return, their home seemed to have self destructed - Olivia and the washing machi
6. S07E06Getting the StoryOctober 25, 1990—Rudy and Kenny has to follow one of their parents for a school project, but get disappointed when Clair's lawyer job turns out to be far fro
7. S07E07Just Thinking About It (1)November 1, 1990—Pam still thinks about having sex with Slide. Cliff says she should see a gynecologist for safe sex info. Pam ends up getting condoms and te
8. S07E08Just Thinking About It (2)November 1, 1990—Pam's boyfriend pressures her to take their relationship to the next level until she explodes in indignation. Still, she does not want to lo
9. S07E09The Infantry Has Landed (And They've Fallen Off the Roof)November 8, 1990—Rudy starts her periods, and Clair wants to have a traditional women's only day to celebrate her womanhood. Rudy wants no part of it and say
10. S07E10You Can Go Home AgainNovember 15, 1990—Denise & Martin want to move to their own apartment. They find rents too high and a place too small. Rudy makes plans to move into their
11. S07E11It's a BoyNovember 29, 1990—Cliff's friend learns he and his wife are going to have a baby boy. The father worries he is not athletic enough to teach the boy sports whe
12. S07E12Clair's LiberationDecember 6, 1990—Clair has started menopause. The children talk to each other about menopausal women, hot flashes, confusion, crabbiness, etc. Cliff & Cl
13. S07E13It's Your MoveDecember 13, 1990—Sondra makes plans for she & Elvin to help friends move, but Elvin just wants to join the guys to watch the football playoff game. When
14. S07E14Theo's Final FinalJanuary 3, 1991—Theo has one last final the next day, and he wants to pass so he gets on the dean's list. He has plans for constant study, until he meets Ch
15. S07E15Attack of the Killer B'sJanuary 10, 1991—Pam has to study for tests but is easily distracted. Theo tells her she has to study without dancing and music in order to get good grades.
16. S07E16Total ControlJanuary 31, 1991—Cliff's patient & her husband are having a baby any day now and tell Cliff they have everything under control as they read books and wat
17. S07E17Adventures in BabysittingFebruary 7, 1991—Cliff and Dr Harmon attend a pinochle tournament with their wives. They play a round against each other, and the wives win. Martin & Den
18. S07E1827 and Still CookingFebruary 14, 1991—It is Cliff & Clair's 27th wedding anniversary. He plans to recreate the Caribbean restaurant where they dined on their honeymoon, in th
19. S07E19The Return of the ClairettesFebruary 21, 1991—Clair gets a visit from a high school friend and her husband.
20. S07E20No More Mr. Nice GuyFebruary 28, 1991—Theo and Denny's girlfriend Ellen are organizing a surprise party for Denny's birthday, but things get complicated when Ellen gets sick and
21. S07E21Home RemediesMarch 7, 1991—Olivia is not feeling well, so several people come up with different remedies to help her feel better.
22. S07E22Nightmare on Stigwood AvenueMarch 21, 1991—Olivia and Rudy have nightmares about Olivia taking control of the house and nobody listening to Rudy.
23. S07E23There's Still No Joy in MudvilleApril 4, 1991—Cliff goes bowling with his father, Elvin, and friends. After the game, with Cliff having a very low score, they go to a bar and make fun of
24. S07E24Cliff and JakeApril 11, 1991—The daughter of an acquaintance asks Cliff to help her father make peace with someone whom he's been having a long standing grudge with over
25. S07E25Theo and the Kids (1)April 25, 1991—Cliff attempts to fix the kitchen sink. Theo starts a volunteer job as an intern at a community center. He helps children with their homewor
26. S07E26Theo and the Kids (2)May 2, 1991—At the community center, Theo deals with a student that might have dyslexia, another who has a crush on him, one who has to get a job to sup

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01With This Ring?September 19, 1991—Vanessa brings home a boyfriend she has kept secret from her family.
2. S08E02There's No Place Like This HomeSeptember 26, 1991—Cliff and Claire plan to build and extra room for their house, but there are some unforeseen issues.
3. S08E03Particles in MotionOctober 3, 1991—Theo is nervous about his first parent/counselor meetings and student art exhibit. Cliff and family go to the exhibit. Rudy is smitten by on
4. S08E04Pam Applies to CollegeOctober 10, 1991—Charmaine is applying to colleges and talks to Pam about attending the same one since they are best friends. Pam realizes she has to get bet
5. S08E05Warning: A Double-Lit Candle Can Cause a MeltdownOctober 17, 1991—Rudy wants to see a rapper that is performing at a club for older teens. Rudy and her friends lie to their parents in order to get out that
6. S08E06It's Apparent to EveryoneOctober 24, 1991—Sondra & Elvin are excited about finding a home of their own. The twins Nelson and Winnie are getting on Cliff & Clair's nerves.
7. S08E07The Iceman BrickethOctober 31, 1991—Cliff's parents find out that Cliff & Clair are meeting Vanessa's fiancé for dinner and insist of meeting him as well. They want to make
8. S08E08Olivia's Field TripNovember 7, 1991—Cliff is a chaperon for Olivia's field trip to a museum and he is not looking forward to it. Theo has a fund-raiser plan for the community c
9. S08E09For Men OnlyNovember 14, 1991—At the community center, Clair gives a legal clinic and Cliff gives a Men's Only clinic. Cliff's clinic teaches etiquette, getting a job, an
10. S08E10Olivia Comes Out of the ClosetNovember 21, 1991—Olivia is sad because her father has to return to his ship for duty and Denise is going into town as well. Singer Miriam Makeba visits the H
11. S08E11Two Is a CrowdDecember 5, 1991—Cliff & Clair plan a day at home alone, but Vanessa returns from college for the weekend, then her fiancé comes to find Vanessa. Rudy's
12. S08E12Clair's PlaceDecember 19, 1991—Cliff builds a room just for Clair, her own special place for work and retreat. Everyone, except Cliff, is upset that she wants to be alone
13. S08E13Theo's FutureJanuary 2, 1992—Even with his job at the community center, making ends meet is still hard for Theo.
14. S08E14The Price Is WrongJanuary 9, 1992—Pam and her friends help a group of senior citizens demonstrate against unfair prices at a supermarket.
15. S08E15Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre ArpelleJanuary 16, 1992—Pam starts working as an assistant for Cliff. Cliff deals with an impatient pregnant patient who tends to misinterpret the instructions he g
16. S08E16Eat, Drink and Be WaryJanuary 30, 1992—Clair goes away for the weekend and tells Cliff he has to behave and not eat a lot of food that is not on his diet. No one believes he will
17. S08E17The GetawayFebruary 6, 1992—Sandra and Elvin prepare to move to their own home in New Jersey, but Cliff is still hesitant to believe it will really happen. But the move
18. S08E18Cliff Gets JiltedFebruary 6, 1992—Sandra & Elvin hold a house warming party - but it is held at Cliff & Clair's house. Vanessa breaks the news that she and Dabnis hav
19. S08E19Cliff and Theo Come CleanFebruary 13, 1992—Olivia's school project is to write about an adult when they were a child, and she writes about Cliff. Theo turns down a corporate job in Ca
20. S08E20Clair's ReunionFebruary 20, 1992—Clair and her college friends get together to discuss their school days and to plan an honor for a retiring professor.
21. S08E21Rudy's RetreatFebruary 27, 1992—Now that Rudy is a teenager, she starts to stretch her rights and independence, wants to be her own person. Sondra & Elvin are writing t
22. S08E22You Can't Stop the MusicMarch 26, 1992—Willie Colón and Mario Bauzá, legendary Salsa and Latin music performers, play themselves to perform a concert on a local radio station. Cla
23. S08E23Some Gifts Aren't DeductibleApril 23, 1992—As tax day approaches, Cliff tries to get deductions for extended family members, but Claire rebuffs him. Meanwhile, Kenny organizes a surpr
24. S08E24And So We Commence (1)April 30, 1992—Theo graduates from college, and Cliff thinks back to an earlier time at the ceremony; the series end with Cliff and Claire dancing away off
25. S08E25And So We Commence (2)April 30, 1992—After the family attends Theo's graduation and Olivia leaves for Singapore, Cliff and Clair share a quiet moment.

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