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The family is regaled with tales of life and Huxtable heritage by Cliff's 98-year-old aunt (Minnie Gentry).

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The Storyteller

Olivia's (Raven-Symoné) day-care center becomes the proving ground for Denise's unorthodox teaching style.

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A recently divorced friend of Cliff's (Wallace Shawn) "goes gaga" over Clair's pal Bernice (Mercedes Ruehl).

The Moves

Vanessa defies her parents and travels to Baltimore to attend a concert.

The Night of the Wretched

Hoping to relieve Clair of her pressures, Cliff and the family send her away to rest.

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Cliff and Clair are surprised to learn that Theo is now living with his girlfriend, Justine (Michelle Thomas).

Theo's Dirty Laundry

Theo asks the three married men in the family whether romance dies after marriage.

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Rudy is too embarrassed to participate in a school dance presentation, so Clair enrolls her in a tap-dancing class with Howard "Sandman" Sims.

Mr. Sandman

Rudy's attempts to put back "borrowed" money get her deeper into trouble.

Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

Jazz and blues great Riley Jackson (B.B. King) visits the Huxtable home.

Not Everybody Loves the Blues

It is organic vs. traditional when Olivia celebrates her fourth birthday.

The Birthday Party

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Denise returns from Africa with a husband (Joseph C. Phillips) and a stepdaughter (Raven-Symoné).

S6 E1 | Denise: The Saga Continues