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  • The Cosby Show Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

The Cosby Show

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Clair is upset when Theo brings home a bad report card and claims he has no plans to attend college; Cliff is horrified to meet Denise's date.
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Director
Writers
Ed. Weinberger (written by) (created by) | Michael Leeson (written by) (created by) | Bill Cosby (created by) (as Dr. William H. Cosby Jr. Ed.D.)
Producer
Caryn Mandabach (as Caryn Sneider)
Editor
Casting Director
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 20, 1984

Release date
Sep 20, 1984 (United States)

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Cast

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Bill Cosby
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable   See fewer
Phylicia Rashad
Clair Huxtable (as Phylicia Ayers-Allen) Clair Huxtable (as Phylicia Ayers-Allen)   See fewer
Lisa Bonet
Denise Huxtable Denise Huxtable   See fewer
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Theo Huxtable (as Malcolm Jamal-Warner) Theo Huxtable (as Malcolm Jamal-Warner)   See fewer
Tempestt Bledsoe
Vanessa Huxtable Vanessa Huxtable   See fewer
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Rudy Huxtable (as Keshia Knight-Pulliam) Rudy Huxtable (as Keshia Knight-Pulliam)   See fewer
Todd Hallowell
Denise's Friend (as Todd Hollowell) Denise's Friend (as Todd Hollowell)   See fewer
Keith Reddin
Mr. McManis Mr. McManis   See fewer
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