Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Season 8

TV-PG

The series follows the adventures of an group of African American kids living in the ghettos of South Philadelphia in the early 70s. In pretty much every episode they deal with the challenges of life and many times make mistakes but learn from them and correct the mistake though sometimes there were lasting repercussions from that mistake. All and all it was a fun show that portrayed urban ghetto kids in a positive light.

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50 Episodes

Have a Heart
E1
Have a HeartThe gang stays after school to learn about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but Rudy ditches the class early to focus more on basketball. When Mudfoot stops by, he joins him in practice and gives his usual advice on the importance of education. Shortly afterward, he has a heart attack and Rudy is unable to help. Luckily, the gang leaving CPR class, is able to intervene with Fat Albert giving Mudfoot CPR while others call the paramedics. Mudfoot recovers and Rudy learns an important lesson, deciding to take the CPR class to be better prepared.
Watch Thy Neightborhood
E2
Watch Thy NeightborhoodThe boys go to a Neighborhood Watch meeting after a burglary at Dumb Donald's house.
Cosby's Classics
E3
Cosby's ClassicsBill devises a new form of entertainment when the clubhouse TV breaks.
Justice Good as Ever
E4
Justice Good as EverAn accident foils the boys' plan to enter Rudy's new bike in a big race.
Rebop for Bebop
E5
Rebop for BebopMudfoot offers to help when the boys enter a battle of the bands.
Sinister Stranger
E6
Sinister StrangerA police officer offers kids at school safety tips, but Hank was not listening.
Handwriting on the Wall
E7
Handwriting on the WallA field trip is canceled because of the expense of covering over graffiti painted on a school wall. In order to recoup the money, the gang takes on a city project to paint a patriotic mural on a city building.
Busted
E8
BustedLarry is a car thief who impresses the gang by saying he knows how the police work. However, accepting a ride from Larry to the pool leads to trouble when Larry realizes John Law has other ideas up his sleeve. The gang is frightened of what they see in the jailhouse and a police sergeant sentences them to one-minute imprisonment, showing they could have a much longer time behind bars if they are not more careful who they associate with.
It All Ads Up
E9
It All Ads UpThe kids contribute to the school's rummage sale. The gang is concerned some of the older stuff will not sell, but Rudy uses slick ways to sell their entire selection. One of the teachers shows Rudy the effects of his actions by giving him a faulty device that ruins his hat versus that shown in a glitzy TV commercial. The lesson is not over, as Rudy, Fat Albert and the others must also head the harbor when Rudy realizes he sold a faulty raft to a boy who cannot swim.
Never Say Never
E10
Never Say NeverThe gang tries to cheer a friend who awaits a kidney transplant.
Don't Call Us
E11
Don't Call UsRed wants to quit school to focus on her singing career, but Fat Albert and the gang try to convince her that it is a mistake.
The Runner
E12
The RunnerA classmate is selling drugs at school, but Fat Albert and friends must decide whether to report it.
Video Mania
E13
Video ManiaWeird Harold spends all his money on video games, then makes amends by taking a job at the video arcade to earn money for picnic equipment for the gang.
You Gotta Have Art
E14
You Gotta Have ArtFat Albert makes friends with the new girl in school, who is a budding artist.
Long Live the Queen
E15
Long Live the QueenOn America Day, the gang gets to vote on who wins the title of America's Queen.
The Joker
E16
The JokerDumb Donald's cousin does not realize his pranks are getting out of hand.
Second Chance
E17
Second ChanceTeddy is accused when gym equipment disappears, and Fat Albert and the gang hunt for the real culprits.
Kiss and Tell
E18
Kiss and TellBob discovers that problems—especially those involving one's health—do not go away on their own.
Teenage Mom
E19
Teenage MomThe kids help their friend Liz with their new baby.
Film Follies
E20
Film FolliesThe kids make their own episode of the Brown Hornet.
Harvest Moon
E21
Harvest MoonThe Cosby kids discover a dangerous chemical spill when they help out at their friend Roy's farm.
Read Baby Read
E22
Read Baby ReadThe boys try to convince the school's star football player Mickey that reading is more important than winning.
The Whiskey Kid
E23
The Whiskey KidFat Albert notices that his friend Peter is acting strangely and finds out that it is due to alcohol.
Millionaire Madness
E24
Millionaire MadnessThe Cosby kids search for hidden loot after Weird Harold finds a treasure map.
Call of the Wild
E25
Call of the WildFat Albert and the Cosby kids take a trip to the country to visit Weird Harold's uncle.
Funny Business
E26
Funny BusinessWeird Harold and Waldo's sister Mindy learn the importance of having a sense of humor when they get trapped in a cave.
3 Strikes and You're In
E27
3 Strikes and You're InFat Albert finds the perfect star pitcher when the boys get a challenge from the Junior League baseball champions, but she is a girl.
What's the ID?
E28
What's the ID?Rudy and his new friend Hector try to use fake I.D.s at a nightclub.
Rules Is Cool
E29
Rules Is CoolThe police show up when Fat Albert's friend Tommy throws a party at his parents' house.
The Birds, the Bees and Dumb Donald
E30
The Birds, the Bees and Dumb DonaldDumb Donald falls for Elaine, a cheerleader, but how will he compete with the star quarterback Hammerhead Rex?
Double or Nothing
E31
Double or NothingRudy learns an important lesson about winning big and losing big when he catches the gambling bug.
Hot Wheels
E32
Hot WheelsFat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit the Museum of Natural History to see an exhibit on bicycles.
No Place Like Home
E33
No Place Like HomeThe Cosby Kids find out that real friends do not care whether you are rich or poor—they like you for you.
Not So Loud
E34
Not So LoudThe Cosby Kids enter the Sound City TV competition in hopes of winning airtime for their band.
The Jinx
E35
The JinxFat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit Rudy's uncle's ranch and leave the big city behind.
You Don't Say
E36
You Don't SayEverybody wants to be on the school pep squad but will Fat Albert and Weird Harold win a place?
Amiss With Amish
E37
Amiss With AmishFat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit an Amish community and learn the values of Amish society with their friend Sharon.
Gang Wars
E38
Gang WarsFat Albert tries to save his friend Tito from getting involved with his older brother's gang life.
Computer Caper
E39
Computer CaperFat Albert exposes his classmate Greg as a computer hacker while working on a history assignment.
We All Scream for Ice Cream
E40
We All Scream for Ice CreamWeird Harold is left in a sticky situation while working at his new job serving ice cream at Mr. Cooper's Ice Cream Shop.
Superdudes
E41
SuperdudesHoping to be like his hero, Dexter attempts a death-defying stunt.
Painting the Town
E42
Painting the TownFat Albert and the boys try to help their friend Lenny find a job.
Rudy and the Beast
E43
Rudy and the BeastRudy thinks it's his big break when the Cosby Kids meet a new girl whose father is a big time movie producer.
Wheeler
E44
WheelerFat Albert and the boys try to help their new friend Chuy, a.k.a. the Wheeler, feel welcome at school.
Faking the Grade
E45
Faking the GradeDumb Donald's schoolwork needs to improve or he may not be able to advance to the next grade. This catches the attention of a teenager who previously had Dumb Donald's teacher, and offers to sell him the answers to future tests. Donald is conflicted amongst himself about the meaning of academic success and facing the stigma of being held back.
Write On
E46
Write OnFat Albert gives his classmate Richard the encouragement he needs to write a blue ribbon poem for the school writing contest.
Cable Caper
E47
Cable CaperWhen the Cosby Kids find out that Mr. and Mrs. Gibson may lose their home, they hit the airwaves to tell their neighbors' story.
Say Uncle
E48
Say UncleWhen Weird Harold's Uncle Marcus moves in with his family, space gets tight especially in Weird Harold's room.
No News Is Good News
E49
No News Is Good NewsThe Cosby Kids learn about the responsibilities of the press when Rudy submits a false story to the school newspaper.
Attitude of Gratitude
E50
Attitude of GratitudeWhen Fat Albert takes a job at the local zoo, he has trouble juggling his many responsibilities including school, homework, and work.