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The Cosby Show

1984–1991 Comedy • Family

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.

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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
8
Total Episodes
197
First Air Date
May 20, 1983
Most Recent Air Date
May 19, 2002
Network / Platform
Philo
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Created by:

Main cast:

Rating
30.6
Seasons
8
Episodes
197

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1984 • 24 episodes

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Season 2

1985 • 25 episodes

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Season 3

1986 • 25 episodes

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Season 4

1987 • 23 episodes

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Season 5

1988 • 25 episodes

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Season 6

1989 • 26 episodes

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Season 7

1990 • 25 episodes

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Season 8

1991 • 24 episodes

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