The Cosby Show

Season 6

TV-PG

57%

The sixth season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 21, 1989 to May 3, 1990. It included an outtakes show that aired on March 15, 1990.

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26 Episodes

Denise: The Saga Continues
E1
Denise: The Saga ContinuesDenise 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.
Surf's Up
E2
Surf's UpWhen 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 apartment, which leads to the landlord throwing him out. So Cliff tries to some things with the man so Theo can move out of the house where he has been staying.
I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
E3
I'm 'In' With the 'In' CrowdVanessa 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.
Denise Kendall: Navy Wife
E4
Denise Kendall: Navy WifeDenise & her husband Lt. Martin Kendall are leaving for the Navy base to live in a house chosen there but Denise forgot to call for approval so they find out last minute that there's no house available for them and return to Cliff's house. Meanwhile Cliff explains to little Olivia how babies are born in this world.
Theo's Gift
E5
Theo's GiftTheo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Denise Kendall: Babysitter
E6
Denise Kendall: BabysitterDenise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Shall We Dance?
E7
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.
The Day the Spores Landed
E8
The Day the Spores LandedCliff 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.
Cliff's Wet Adventure
E9
Cliff's Wet AdventureDenise 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.
Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
E10
Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the HuxtablesMartin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
Cliff la Dolce
E11
Cliff la DolceClaire is going to Washington, and Denise is going to the Caribbean. Cliff stays all alone with Rudy & Olivia. Rudy comes to him with a problem between her & her friends but Cliff's advice makes things worse for Rudy. Meanwhile Theo takes Olivia to the cafeteria and uses her charm to collect other girls' phone numbers. Also Vanessa tries to get her father's permission to go to another girl's party with older boys.
Getting to Know You
E12
Getting to Know YouTheo meets Cliff & Martin at the cafeteria sitting with two willing beautiful girls. Later at the Huxtable residence Martin tries to explain to Cliff the situation on how he & Denise met and got married. Afterwards the family organizes a surprise for Cliff that will make him very happy.
Elvin Pays for Dinner
E13
Elvin Pays for DinnerVanessa & Rudy comes to Sondra's house to babysit because Sondra & Elvin had planned to go to dinner with Elvin's old girlfriend & her sister but at the last minute she cancels her plans and suggests her husband go alone. Elvin goes to dinner but when he comes back he finds his lady angry. The next day Elvin & Sondra visit the Huxtable's house where Cliff tries to explain to him how women think.
Cliff's Nightmare
E14
Cliff's NightmareGuest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor
E15
Denise Kendall: Singles CounselorDenise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.
The Birthday Party
E16
The Birthday PartyIt'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 Cliff, who's supposed to be babysitting her guests, falls asleep.
Not Everybody Loves the Blues
E17
Not Everybody Loves the BluesTheo 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
Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
E18
Rudy's Walk on the Wild SideRudy 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 desperate, she steals $2.30 out of the money Clair left out for the dry cleaning.
Mr. Sandman
E19
Mr. SandmanRudy 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.
Isn't It Romantic?
E20
Isn't It Romantic?Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
Theo's Dirty Laundry
E21
Theo's Dirty LaundryWhen Cliff finds women's lingerie in Theo's laundry, he and Clair soon realize that their son has moved in with his girlfriend, Justine. Meanwhile, Denise announces her plans to become a special education teacher.
What's It All About?
E22
What's It All About?Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
Off to See the Wretched
E23
Off to See the WretchedVanessa 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.
The Moves
E24
The MovesClaire receives an important case by representing a client who wants to protect a community center with a childhood playground which is about to be torn down and in it's place they will build an office center. Meanwhile Cliff's neighbor take Cliff out to buy a sports car.
Live and Learn
E25
Live and LearnDenise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
The Storyteller
E26
The StorytellerCliff's great-aunt, Gramtee, comes to visit and everyone is excited - except Olivia. Olivia wants to go to the zoo instead of a planned church visit. Gramtee tells stories of Cliff as a child and of a relative who was a slave years ago.