The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show follows the every day life of the successful African-American family, the Huxtables, headed by obstetrician Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and attorney Clair Huxtable.

Broadcast History

Network: NBC
Broadcast: 1984-1992

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Cast

Actor Character
Bill CosbyDr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable
Phylicia RashadClair Huxtable
Keshia Knight PulliamRudy Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal WarnerTheo Huxtable
Tempestt BledsoeVanessa Huxtable
Lisa BonetDenise Huxtable / Denise Huxtable Kendall
Raven-SymonéOlivia Kendall
Sabrina Le BeaufSondra Huxtable / Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux

Regulars & Guest Stars

Actor Character
Geoffrey OwensElvin Tibideaux
Earle HymanRussell Huxtable
Deon RichmondKenny
Joseph C. PhillipsLt. Martin Kendall / Daryl
Erika AlexanderPam Tucker
Clarice TaylorAnna Huxtable
Peter CostaPeter Chiara

Theme Song / Opening Credits

Episodes

There were 8 seasons and 197 episodes of The Cosby Show. We have not completed an episode guide for The Cosby Show yet.

Trivia

The eldest Huxtable daughter Sondra was an afterthought. Sabrina Le Beauf beat out Whitney Houston for the part based on her theater experience.


Rudy was originally going to be a boy, but a suitable boy actor could not be found. The auditions were then opened up for girls.


ABC rejected the show.


Phylicia Rashad is only 10 years older than her on-screen daughter played by Sabrina LeBeauf.

Quotes

Cliff: Look at me when you lie.


Vanessa Huxtable: Rudy, what are you gonna do in life with a fourth grade education?

Rudy: Teach third grade!


Cliff: Your grandson got his ear pierced.
Russell Huxtable: On purpose?

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