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The Cosby Show

TV-PG1984–19928 seasonsBill Cosby
IMDb 7.4

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The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.

ComedyFamily
Brooklyn, New York CitySitcom

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What is The Cosby Show (1984) about?

The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.

Who stars in The Cosby Show?

The Cosby Show stars Bill Cosby (Heathcliff Huxtable), Phylicia Rashād (Clair Huxtable), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable), Tempestt Bledsoe (Vanessa Huxtable), Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable). The series was created by Bill Cosby.

How many seasons does The Cosby Show have?

The Cosby Show has 8 seasons. There are 197 episodes in total.

Is The Cosby Show worth watching?

The Cosby Show holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Cosby Show?

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