Season 3
(1986)
Overview
The third season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 25, 1986 to May 7, 1987.
Cast
as Heathcliff Huxtable
as Clair Huxtable
as Theo Huxtable
as Vanessa Huxtable
as Denise Huxtable
as Rudy Huxtable
as Sondra Huxtable
Episodes
Bring 'em Back Alive 0.0
September 25, 1986
The Huxtable house is thrown into chaos after Rudy finds a snake in the basement.
Food for Thought 0.0
October 2, 1986
Clair challenges Cliff to not eat any salty food for the day. Denise leaves for her freshman year at Hillman College.
Golden Anniversary 0.0
October 9, 1986
Russell and Anna's 50th wedding anniversary. The family performs James Brown's "I Got the Feelin' " in this sequel to S…
Man Talk 0.0
October 16, 1986
Although he has a steady girlfriend, Theo wants to start dating someone else.
Mother, May I? 0.0
October 23, 1986
After Clair specifically forbids her from wearing make-up, Vanessa, behind her mothers back does it anyways.
The March 0.0
October 30, 1986
Theo writes a report on the March on Washington. But gets a poor grade and is asked to redo his project. Much to his su…
Theo's Flight 0.0
November 6, 1986
Theo and Cockroach decide they want to learn to fly, but Cliff doesn't want to waste his money on another dream of his …
Vanessa's Rich 0.0
November 13, 1986
Friends call Vanessa a stuck-up rich girl at school. Guest appearance by Essence Atkins.
Denise Gets a D 0.0
November 20, 1986
Denise's college career starts with a D, but Denise is to scared to show her parents. Clair needs to rest in bed becaus…
A Girl and Her Dog 0.0
December 4, 1986
Rudy and Peter find a dog and attempt to take care of it without her parents knowing. Peter Costa as Peter.
War Stories 0.0
December 11, 1986
Cliff and his father's friend play a challenging game of cards. Venesa prepares to go to a skating party with date Robe…
Cliff in Charge 0.0
December 18, 1986
Cliff is in charge when Clair leaves for 10 days.
Monster Man Huxtable 0.0
January 8, 1987
Elvin helps Theo with some wrestling moves, although he and Sondra have made plans for the weekend, and reveals that he…
Rudy Spends the Night 0.0
January 15, 1987
Cliff establishes the Huxtable Men's Club when the women are away to help Theo get over his sadnes of a lost date. Vene…
Say Hello to a Good Buy 0.0
January 22, 1987
Cliff buys a new car. Rudy cuts some animal pictures out of Cliff's expensive books for school. Guest appearance by Sin…
Denise Gets an Opinion 0.0
February 5, 1987
Denise has a blind date, but is really scared. So she asks Theo to grade him for her!!!! But this soon leads to a big h…
Calling Doctor Huxtable 0.0
February 12, 1987
Cliff is called to the hospital for 3 deliveries, Malinda Williams appearance, Patricia Richardson appearance.
You Only Hurt the One You Love 0.0
February 19, 1987
Rudy gets hurt from Theo's rough games. Rudy cries. Theo gets punished. Clair goes to a doctor and gets the same advice…
The Shower 0.0
February 26, 1987
Denise holds a bridal shower for her pregnant and bride-to-be friend Veronica, but finds out some disturbing informatio…
Cliff's 50th Birthday 0.0
March 12, 1987
Cliff's 50th birthday has all kinds of surprises.
I Know That You Know 0.0
March 19, 1987
When Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement, Clair and the children use the news to play a practical joke on Cliff,…
Andalusian Flu 0.0
April 2, 1987
While Cliff and Clair have the flu, Theo tries to keep the house going.
Bald and Beautiful 0.0
April 9, 1987
Cliff's Navy friend comes to visit. Cockroach shaves his head to be in a rock video. Robert Culp (Bill Cosby's co-star …
Planning Parenthood 0.0
April 30, 1987
Clair's sister decides she wants to be a mother. Cliff takes Rudy and her friends out to eat at a fancy restaurant.
Hillman 0.0
May 7, 1987
The Huxtable family goes to Hillman College to attend a ceremony in honor of its president's retirement. Guest appearan…