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The Cosby Show
1984·8 Seasons·197 Episodes·★ 7.0
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 8 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
Start with the trailer and first-season premise, then decide whether you want to invest in the longer arc.
The series
Seasons
Season 1
24 episodes
1984
Season 2
25 episodes
1985
Season 3
25 episodes
1986
Season 4
23 episodes
1987
Season 5
25 episodes
1988
Season 6
26 episodes
1989
Season 7
25 episodes
1990
Season 8
24 episodes
1991
Cast
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