Season 5
(1988)
Overview
The fifth season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from October 6, 1988 to May 11, 1989.
Cast
as Heathcliff Huxtable
as Clair Huxtable
as Theo Huxtable
as Vanessa Huxtable
as Rudy Huxtable
as Sondra Huxtable
as Elvin Tibideaux
Episodes
Together Again and Again 0.0
October 6, 1988
As Theo begins his freshman year at New York University, Denise announces that she is dropping out of Hillman College. …
The Physical 0.0
October 13, 1988
Cliff prepares for a physical. John Amos as Dr. Bradley Herbert, Jr.
Rudy's All-Nighter 0.0
October 20, 1988
Rudy's friend sleeps over.
Move It (a.k.a. The Baby Game) 0.0
October 27, 1988
Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Elvin's surname, Tibideaux, is revealed.
Out of Brooklyn 0.0
November 3, 1988
Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa (Lisa Bonet's last appearance of Season 5).
The Birth (1) 0.0
November 10, 1988
Sondra goes into labor, and Elvin is a nervous wreck. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appear…
The Birth (2) 0.0
November 10, 1988
Sondra gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—who are named after Nelson Mandela and his then-wife Winnie. Elvin decides…
Cyranoise de Bergington 0.0
November 17, 1988
Theo wants to date his friend Howard's ex-girlfriend, but he is stunned upon learning who she wants to date. Troy Winbu…
How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? 0.0
December 1, 1988
Vanessa, Janet and Kara want to be professional singers; Russell wins a prize in a sweepstakes, which turns out to be a…
If the Dress Fits, Wear It 0.0
December 8, 1988
Clair secretly goes on a crash diet and exercise program to lose five pounds in a week so she can fit into a dress. App…
Is There a Hamster in the House? 0.0
December 15, 1988
Rudy takes care of a friend's hamster for the weekend.
Truth or Consequences 0.0
January 5, 1989
Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend.
Cliff Babysits 0.0
January 12, 1989
Cliff babysits Winnie and Nelson when the rest of the family goes to see a Michael Jackson concert.
Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten 0.0
January 26, 1989
Clair appears as a panelist on a local Sunday morning talk show entitled "Retrospective". Clair buys a new couch and Cl…
The Lost Weekend 0.0
February 2, 1989
With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control. Troy Winbush as D…
No Way, Baby 0.0
February 6, 1989
Cliff tracks down the grandfather of one of his patients: an expectant teenage mother with no other family. Clair deduc…
Can I Say Something, Please? 0.0
February 9, 1989
Rudy wants to change some of her rules. Voice-over by Ed McMahon (from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson).
The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus 0.0
February 16, 1989
Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for advice on winning his girlfriend back. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as How…
The Boys of Winter 0.0
February 23, 1989
Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit. Guest appearance by U.S. Senator (and former NBA basketball player) Bill …
It Comes and It Goes 0.0
March 9, 1989
Sondra bemoans taking care of the twins.
Theo's Women 0.0
March 16, 1989
After catching Theo kissing another woman in the lounge of her dormitory, Justine breaks up with him. Desperate to win …
Birthday Blues 0.0
March 30, 1989
Clair's 46th birthday.
A Room With No View 0.0
April 13, 1989
Vanessa and Rudy argue and fight. After the sisters do physical damage to the house, Cliff exiles them to the basement.
What He Did for Love 0.0
April 27, 1989
Theo's friend Denny finds an expensive watch and gives it to his girlfriend, but it is soon revealed to be stolen merch…
Day of the Locusts 0.0
May 4, 1989
Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies.
57 Varieties 0.0
May 11, 1989
Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig. Reno Wilson as Howard. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Deon Richmond as Kenny.