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Cliff takes over the house chores while Clair investigates a shady mechanic.

The Cosby Show

Clair's Case

Vanessa struggles when she receives her first disappointing grade in her advanced-placement class.

Vanessa's New Class

Theo searches for the culprit who put marijuana in his schoolbook.

Theo and the Joint

Denise's friends show off the latest break-dancing steps while Cliff's buddies demonstrate the jitterbug.

Jitterbug Break

While Cliff is busy in the delivery room, his boss presents Theo with his dad's award as Physician of the Year.

Physician of the Year

Theo tries to impress a girl by getting his ear pierced without permission.

Independence Day

The children surprise Cliff with unique Father's Day gifts in December.

Father's Day

Clair rushes off to an important job interview, leaving Cliff home to tend to Rudy, who is sick in bed.

Rudy's Sick

Cliff treats overworked Clair to a night at a first-class hotel.

Knight to Night

Sondra returns from college and announces plans to spend the summer in Paris.

Bonjour Sondra

Denise's boyfriend makes critical comments about the medical and legal professions.

How Ugly Is He?

A music teacher (Dizzy Gillespie) helps Vanessa learn how to play the clarinet.

Play It Again Vanessa

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Cliff's father attempts to convince a reluctant Denise to attend his alma mater.

S1 E6 | Breaking With Tradition