Season 1
(1984)
Overview
The first season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 20, 1984 to May 9, 1985.
Cast
as Heathcliff Huxtable
as Clair Huxtable
as Theo Huxtable
as Vanessa Huxtable
as Denise Huxtable
as Rudy Huxtable
Episodes
Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson 6.0
September 20, 1984
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 c…
Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish) 10.0
September 27, 1984
When Rudy's pet fish, Lamont, dies, Cliff tries to bring the family together for a funeral in the bathroom. The festivi…
Bad Dreams 10.0
October 4, 1984
Vanessa claims that she is old enough to watch a scary movie, but Cliff still forbids it. Vanessa sneaks out anyway, bu…
Is That My Boy? 2.8
October 11, 1984
Freshman Theo tries out for the football team and makes it. Cliff is overjoyed, but his pride falters when he discovers…
A Shirt Story 0.0
October 18, 1984
Theo wants to impress a girl by wearing an expensive shirt by designer Gordon Gartrelle. Since Cliff and Clair will not…
Breaking With Tradition 0.0
October 25, 1984
Cliff's father, Russell, pays a visit and begins questioning Cliff about the kids' college choices. He asks Denise abou…
One More Time 0.0
November 1, 1984
While Clair cares for a friend's baby, she begins to consider having another. Cliff desperately tries to talk her out o…
Play It Again, Vanessa 0.0
November 8, 1984
Vanessa plays clarinet in the school's orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play…
How Ugly Is He? 0.0
November 15, 1984
Denise has a new boyfriend, David, but is reluctant to bring him home. She fears that Cliff will, like always, make fun…
Bonjour, Sondra 0.0
November 22, 1984
Sondra, the eldest Huxtable child makes her first appearance when she visits home for Thanksgiving. She plans on going …
You're Not a Mother Night 0.0
December 6, 1984
Clair is exhausted from constantly caring for the children. Cliff decides to take her out on the town for "You're Not a…
Rudy's Sick 0.0
December 13, 1984
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…
Father's Day 0.0
December 20, 1984
Cliff complains about the poor quality of his annual Father's Day gifts. He challenges the children to find some better…
Independence Day 0.0
January 10, 1985
Theo gets his ear pierced to impress a girl, but Denise thinks it might be infected. She is correct, and Theo must go t…
Physician of the Year 0.0
January 17, 1985
Cliff is set to receive an important award, but a woman goes into labor right before the ceremony. Theo delivers his sp…
Jitterbug Break 0.0
January 31, 1985
Cliff tries to impress Denise's friends by teaching them how to jitterbug. Some of Clair's friends also show off their …
Theo and the Joint 0.0
February 7, 1985
Clair discovers a marijuana joint in one of Theo's school books. She and Cliff confront him about it, and accept his ex…
Vanessa's New Class 0.0
February 14, 1985
Vanessa is placed in an advanced science class. She creates a model of the solar system, but learns that she will have …
Clair's Case 0.0
February 21, 1985
A sneaky mechanic tries to swindle Sondra. It's Clair to the rescue as the two battle in court. David Langston Smyrl as…
Back to the Track, Jack 0.0
February 28, 1985
Cliff's college track coach contacts him and asks to run in a charity event between Hillman and its rival, Norton Colle…
The Younger Woman 0.0
March 14, 1985
Cliff and Clair receive a visit from an old friend—and he has a new girlfriend that is half his age. They are initially…
Slumber Party 0.0
March 28, 1985
Rudy invites all of her friends over for a slumber party. It's Cliff's job to watch over them, and he demonstrates some…
Mr. Quiet 0.0
May 2, 1985
Cliff, Clair, and the Huxtable clan volunteer at a local community center. There, a battered boy tries to find help, an…
Cliff's Birthday 0.0
May 9, 1985
Cliff is turning 48, and as usual, he is trying to find out what his birthday present is ahead of time. Clair, with the…