The Cosby Show

Denise returns from Africa with a pair of surprises. One is a husband, Martin, and the other is a stepdaughter, Olivia.

Theo blames Cliff when he is forced to leave his apartment for trying one of Cliff's tricks.

Vanessa goes to an unsupervised party with Denise and gets drunk.

Cliff gets acquainted with his new step-granddaughter Olivia.

After receiving a mediocre grade on a test; Theo and The Huxtables discover that he is dyslexic.

Denise and Olivia baby-sit Sondra and Elvin's twins and wind up destroying their apartment.

Rudy learns etiquette in school and develops a crush on a classmate. Elaine Stritch and Tatayna Ali guest star.

Cliff dreams he, Theo, Martin, and Elvin are pregnant. He develops new appreciation for women.

The Huxtables host a large gathering for Thanksgiving dinner, including surprise guest Paula, Martin's ex-wife.

The Huxtables and the Kendalls meet for the first time. Moses Gunn guest stars.

Against her better judgment, Clair leaves Cliff in charge of the household.

While their wives are out shopping, Cliff and Martin get better acquainted.

Elvin takes an old girlfriend to dinner and stayed up later than expected which upsets Sondra. Tonya Pinkins guest stars.

A sausage hero before bedtime gives Cliff one heck of a nightmare. FACTOID: The monsters in Cliff's dream are the creations of Muppet master Jim Henson, and the episode was dedicated to his memory.

Denise's attempt to play matchmaker for Vanessa backfires, leaving her in a sticky situation.

The Huxtable household gears up for Olivia's fourth birthday party.

Legendary bluesman B.B. King visits the Huxtables, and provides some relationship advice to Theo.

Rudy pockets the dry-cleaning money to make up for her lack of allowance.

Rudy has to perform a dance at school but feels self-conscious so she and Olivia take tap-dancing lessons.

The Huxtable men bet on who can buy the most romantic gift without spending more than twenty-five dollars.

Cliff and Clair learn Theo has moved in with his girlfriend. Denise considers going back to college.

Family and work stress take their toll on Clair. Cliff tries to wisk her away for a romantic weekend but things don't go exactly as planned.

Vanessa and her friends sneak off to Baltimore for a concert, with predictably dire consequences.

Clair squares off against her friend Bernadette when a community center is in danger of losing its playground; the Huxtables' neighbor Jeffrey undergoes a lifestyle change after his wife leaves him. Mercedes Ruehl and Wallace Shawn guest star.

Denise contemplates quitting college after her Hillman credits fail to transfer. Max Roach guest stars.

Cliff's 98-year-old great aunt Gramtee comes to town to celebrate her birthday. Minnie Gentry, Mavis Staples, and The Friendship Choir guest star.