The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show: Season 6

Air Date

September 21, 1989

Episodes

26 episodes

The Cosby Show

Season 6

Episodes

Denise: The Saga Continues

1. Denise: The Saga Continues

September 21, 1989
22 min

Denise 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

2. Surf's Up

September 28, 1989
22 min

After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.

I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

3. I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

October 5, 1989
22 min

Vanessa 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

4. Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

October 12, 1989
22 min

Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.

Theo's Gift

5. Theo's Gift

October 19, 1989
22 min

Theo 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

6. Denise Kendall: Babysitter

October 26, 1989
23 min

Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

Shall We Dance?

7. Shall We Dance?

November 2, 1989
22 min

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

8. The Day the Spores Landed

November 9, 1989
22 min

Cliff 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

9. Cliff's Wet Adventure

November 16, 1989
22 min

Denise 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

10. Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

November 30, 1989
22 min

Martin'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

11. Cliff la Dolce

December 7, 1989
22 min

Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

Getting to Know You

12. Getting to Know You

December 14, 1989
22 min

As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away.

Elvin Pays for Dinner

13. Elvin Pays for Dinner

January 4, 1990
22 min

Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

Cliff's Nightmare

14. Cliff's Nightmare

January 11, 1990
22 min

Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

Denise Kendall:  Singles Counselor

15. Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

January 18, 1990
22 min

Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

The Birthday Party

16. The Birthday Party

January 25, 1990
22 min

Olivia's 4th birthday.

Not Everybody Loves the Blues

17. Not Everybody Loves the Blues

February 1, 1990
22 min

Theo 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

18. Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

February 8, 1990
22 min

Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

Mr. Sandman

19. Mr. Sandman

February 15, 1990
22 min

Rudy 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?

20. Isn't It Romantic?

February 22, 1990
22 min

Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

Theo's Dirty Laundry

21. Theo's Dirty Laundry

March 15, 1990
22 min

Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

What's It All About?

22. What's It All About?

March 22, 1990
22 min

Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

Off to See the Wretched

23. Off to See the Wretched

April 5, 1990
22 min

Vanessa 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

24. The Moves

April 19, 1990
22 min

The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

Live and Learn

25. Live and Learn

April 26, 1990
22 min

Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

The Storyteller

26. The Storyteller

May 3, 1990
22 min

"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.