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Clair and the children surprise Cliff by planning a birthday celebration around a Lena Horne concert.

The Cosby Show

Cliff's Birthday

The Huxtables and the determined director (Tony Orlando) of a community center help a badly beaten boy.

Mr. Quiet

Cliff gets stuck entertaining Rudy's friends during a slumber party.

Slumber Party

Cliff's widowed friend has found a new girlfriend who is young enough to be his daughter.

The Younger Woman

Cliff's college track coach convinces him to run a match race against a former rival.

Back to the Track, Jack

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

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

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S1 E24 | Cliff's Birthday