The Cosby Show
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.
Where to watch The Cosby Show in United States
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About The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show is a 1984 English-language comedy and family series created by Bill Cosby and Michael J. Leeson and Ed. Weinberger. The cast is led by Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. It spans 8 seasons and 197 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.
The Cosby Show was produced by Carsey-Werner Company and Bill Cosby and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 1984, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Bill Cosby, Michael J. Leeson, Ed. Weinberger
- Writers
- Gary Kott, Bill Cosby, John Markus
- First aired
- September 20, 1984
- Last aired
- April 30, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 8 (197 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby
The Cosby Show cast & crew
The Cosby Show was created by Bill Cosby, Michael J. Leeson, and Ed. Weinberger and written by Gary Kott, Bill Cosby, and John Markus.
The cast features Bill Cosby as Heathcliff Huxtable, Phylicia Rashād as Clair Huxtable, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theo Huxtable, Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable, and Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable.
Behind the camera, it was produced by John Markus and Tom Werner.
Is The Cosby Show worth watching?
The Cosby Show holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 487 ratings, a solidly received comedy series.
With 8 seasons and 197 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and family, The Cosby Show is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Cosby Show
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Cast of The Cosby Show
Bill Cosby
Heathcliff Huxtable
Phylicia Rashād
Clair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe
Vanessa Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Rudy Huxtable
Sabrina Le Beauf
Sondra Huxtable
Geoffrey Owens
Elvin Tibideaux
Raven-Symoné
Olivia Kendall
Erika Alexander
Pam Tucker
The Cosby Show — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cosby Show in United States?
The Cosby Show is streaming on Philo in United States.
▸Is The Cosby Show on Philo?
Yes — The Cosby Show is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Cosby Show in?
The Cosby Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Cosby Show are there?
The Cosby Show has 8 seasons with 197 episodes in total.
▸What is The Cosby Show rated?
The Cosby Show is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 487 ratings.
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