Season 6 Plot

The sixth season of The Cosby Show aired on NBC from September 21, 1989 to May 3, 1990. It included an outtakes show that aired on March 15, 1990.

The Cosby Show Season 6 aired on September 21st, 1989.

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Season 6 Episodes

1. Denise: The Saga Continues

September 21st, 198922 min

Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

2. Surf's Up

September 28th, 198922 min

After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.

3. I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

October 5th, 198922 min

Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.

4. Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

October 12th, 198922 min

Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.

5. Theo's Gift

October 19th, 198922 min

Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

6. Denise Kendall: Babysitter

October 26th, 198923 min

Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

7. Shall We Dance?

November 2nd, 198922 min

Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

8. The Day the Spores Landed

November 9th, 198922 min

Cliff dreams that men worldwide have become pregnant -- including his son Theo, his sons-in-law Elvin and Martin, and himself. Voice-over by NBC News correspondent John Palmer.

9. Cliff's Wet Adventure

November 16th, 198922 min

Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

10. Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

November 30th, 198922 min

Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

11. Cliff la Dolce

December 7th, 198922 min

Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

12. Getting to Know You

December 14th, 198922 min

As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away.

13. Elvin Pays for Dinner

January 4th, 199022 min

Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

14. Cliff's Nightmare

January 11th, 199022 min

Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

15. Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

January 18th, 199022 min

Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

16. The Birthday Party

January 25th, 199022 min

Olivia's 4th birthday.

17. Not Everybody Loves the Blues

February 1st, 199022 min

Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King

18. Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

February 8th, 199022 min

Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

19. Mr. Sandman

February 15th, 199022 min

Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.

20. Isn't It Romantic?

February 22nd, 199022 min

Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

21. Theo's Dirty Laundry

March 15th, 199022 min

Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

22. What's It All About?

March 22nd, 199022 min

Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

23. Off to See the Wretched

April 5th, 199022 min

Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.

24. The Moves

April 19th, 199022 min

The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

25. Live and Learn

April 26th, 199022 min

Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

26. The Storyteller

May 3rd, 199022 min

"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.

All Seasons

Season 8

Season 8

Sep 19, 1991
Season 7

Season 7

Sep 20, 1990
Season 6

Season 6

Sep 21, 1989
Season 5

Season 5

Oct 6, 1988
Season 4

Season 4

Sep 24, 1987
Season 3

Season 3

Sep 25, 1986
Season 2

Season 2

Sep 26, 1985
Season 1

Season 1

Sep 20, 1984
Specials

Specials

May 19, 2002