Season 6

The Cosby ShowSeason 6

1989
26 Episodes

Episodes

Denise: The Saga Continues
S06E01

Denise: The Saga Continues

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.

21 Sept 198922m
Surf's Up
S06E02

Surf's Up

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.

28 Sept 198922m
I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
S06E03

I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

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.

05 Oct 198922m
Denise Kendall:  Navy Wife
S06E04

Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

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.

12 Oct 198922m
Theo's Gift
S06E05

Theo's Gift

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

19 Oct 198922m
Denise Kendall:  Babysitter
S06E06

Denise Kendall: Babysitter

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

26 Oct 198923m
Shall We Dance?
S06E07

Shall We Dance?

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

02 Nov 198922m
The Day the Spores Landed
S06E08

The Day the Spores Landed

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.

09 Nov 198922m
Cliff's Wet Adventure
S06E09

Cliff's Wet Adventure

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.

16 Nov 198922m
Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
S06E10

Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

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

30 Nov 198922m
Cliff la Dolce
S06E11

Cliff la Dolce

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

07 Dec 198922m
Getting to Know You
S06E12

Getting to Know You

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.

14 Dec 198922m
Elvin Pays for Dinner
S06E13

Elvin Pays for Dinner

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

04 Jan 199022m
Cliff's Nightmare
S06E14

Cliff's Nightmare

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

11 Jan 199022m
Denise Kendall:  Singles Counselor
S06E15

Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

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

18 Jan 199022m
The Birthday Party
S06E16

The Birthday Party

Olivia's 4th birthday.

25 Jan 199022m
Not Everybody Loves the Blues
S06E17

Not Everybody Loves the Blues

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

01 Feb 199022m
Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
S06E18

Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

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

08 Feb 199022m
Mr. Sandman
S06E19

Mr. Sandman

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.

15 Feb 199022m
Isn't It Romantic?
S06E20

Isn't It Romantic?

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

22 Feb 199022m
Theo's Dirty Laundry
S06E21

Theo's Dirty Laundry

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

15 Mar 199022m
What's It All About?
S06E22

What's It All About?

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

22 Mar 199022m
Off to See the Wretched
S06E23

Off to See the Wretched

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.

05 Apr 199022m
The Moves
S06E24

The Moves

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

19 Apr 199022m
Live and Learn
S06E25

Live and Learn

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

26 Apr 199022m
The Storyteller
S06E26

The Storyteller

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

03 May 199022m