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While on a fishing trip, Theo accidentally catches a corpse, and the ensuing media attention affects the Huxtables' lives.

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Gone Fishin'

Theo and his pals attempt to impress their dates for the senior prom.

The Prom

Denise comes home for a visit, but would rather spend time with her friends than her family.

Home for the Weekend

Clair's friend turns to her for help when she fears her marriage is in trouble.

Trust Me

Cliff takes on his friend in pétanque, an outdoor bowling game.

Petanque

Rudy's fairy tale comes to life in her dreams -- and her family has starring roles.

Once Upon a Time

Clair and Theo attempt to prevent Cliff from trying to repair a leaky pipe by himself.

Waterworks

Vanessa auditions for drum major; Cliff is introduced to one of his father's musician buddies (Dub Taylor).

The Drum Major

Theo visits a friend (Christopher Collet) hospitalized for cancer; Elvin gets in hot water with his spot-on impersonation of Cliff.

The Visit

Clair and Cliff meet with Rudy's teacher (Melba Moore) to discuss their daughter's refusal to play the violin.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Clair takes Cliff to the first coed meeting of her book discussion group.

Bookworm

Cliff takes Rudy and her friends to a vaudeville tribute show; Vanessa's ex-boyfriend proposes marriage.

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Hillman College's Dr. Foster (Roscoe Lee Brown) and his friend (Christopher Plummer) help Theo and Cockroach tackle a Shakespeare play.

S4 E5 | Shakespeare