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The Best Episodes of Cosby Season 4

Every episode of Cosby Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cosby Season 4!

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Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program stars Bill Cosby

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cosby Season 4 Episode 10 - One for the Books
    9.2/10(31 votes)

    S4:E10

    Ruth and Pauline try to help save a friend's failing bookstore by annexing it to the Flower Cafe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cosby Season 4 Episode 6 - There's Something About Hilton
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    S4:E6

    A strange woman comes to the shop under the impression that Hilton is her husband, Charlie.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Cosby Season 4 Episode 12 - The Hilton Hilton
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S4:E12

    Darien's late arrival to an important family dinner causes a fight between Hilton and Ruth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cosby Season 4 Episode 17 - Perfect Valentine
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S4:E17

    Griffin's inablity to deal with the return of his estranged father, who abandoned him 15 years earlier, causes problems in his relationship with Rebecca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Cosby Season 4 Episode 18 - A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    S4:E18

    Hilton discovers that a former high school buddy is now homeless.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Cosby Season 4 Episode 21 - A Long Night's Journey
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S4:E21

    Hilton suffers from insomnia for several days, falling asleep during the day at inopertune moments, causing Erica and Ruth embarassment. When Hilton refuses to attend a sleep clinic, Griffin offers to set up a video camera in the Lucas' bedroom to record the night's activity to find the cause of Hilton's sleeplessness. The next morning, when the family gathers to watch the tape, no one is more surprised than Ruth to see that it's her snoring and kicking Hilton in her sleep that keeps him awake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Cosby Season 4 Episode 4 - Lucas Apocalypse
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S4:E4

    When Griffin tries to prepare for Y2K by installing a generator, he causes a premature blackout for the entire neighborhood.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:John Rogers

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  8. Cosby Season 4 Episode 11 - Loving Madeline
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S4:E11

    The cast presents a heartfelt tribute to Madeline Kahn, with clips highlighting her character Pauline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cosby Season 4 Episode 7 - Superstar
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    S4:E7

    Griffin has a dream in which teachers are given the same elite status & salary as professional athletes or actors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Cosby Season 4 Episode 13 - Chilly Scenes of Winter Golf
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S4:E13

    When Ruth teaches Erica how to play golf, a rivalry begins between the two women that even extends to cooking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Cosby Season 4 Episode 14 - To Catch a Thief
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S4:E14

    Hilton finds himself in the middle of a Bank Heist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Cosby Season 4 Episode 1 - My Spy
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    S4:E1

    Hilton falls asleep during an ""I Spy"" marathon. He dreams that he and his old partner Kelly Robinson have been put on a new case in Hong Kong. However, Erica keeps interrupting Hilton's dream to discuss her wedding preparations. The rest of the cast play parts in the dream.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Cosby Season 4 Episode 20 - Kids Eat the Darndest Things
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S4:E20

    Griffin tries to encourage both his students and the Lucases to eat healthier foods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Cosby Season 4 Episode 3 - Book 'Em, Griff O
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S4:E3

    Hilton urges Griffin to do something to replace his school's outdated textbooks, and Drica and Darien return from their honeymoon.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:J. J. Paulsen

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  15. Cosby Season 4 Episode 15 - Raising Paranoia
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    S4:E15

    Griffin, Erica and Darien try to convince a drug-addicted friend to enter rehab.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cosby Season 4 Episode 9 - The Parent Trap
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    S4:E9

    Erica visits a student's home to get his mother more involved in his education.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Cosby Season 4 Episode 19 - Thursday's Child
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    S4:E19

    A foster child in Erica's class wants to move in with the Lucases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Cosby Season 4 Episode 16 - It's a Wonderful Wife
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    S4:E16

    For a school paper, Keisha discovers intriqing facts about Ruth's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Cosby Season 4 Episode 2 - The Wedding
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S4:E2

    Hilton has to pay the wedding organizers for their services as Erica's wedding nears, but Ruth is more concerned with why the bride isn't falling apart yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Cosby Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S4:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Cosby Season 4 Episode 5 - A Teacher's Life
    5.9/10(17 votes)

    S4:E5

    Getting through a typical day is hard enough, but it becomes an ordeal for Griffin when everyone demands his time on the day he is preparing for a date with a beautful flight attendant.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Cosby Season 4 Episode 22 - The Song Remains the Same
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S4:E22

    Hilton passes his advice along to Erica and Darien on how to keep the romance alive in marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Cosby Season 4 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S4:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"One for the Books" is the best rated episode of "Cosby" season 4. It scored 9.2/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/1999. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "There's Something About Hilton".