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The Worst Episodes of The Cosby Show

Every episode of The Cosby Show ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Cosby Show!

Worst episode
S8E22 You Can't Stop the Music
5.4133 votes
Best episode
S2E22 Theo's Holiday
8.5298 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.5avg
Binge time
3d 1h
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 22 - You Can't Stop the Music
    5.4/10(133 votes)

    S8:E22

    Cliff and Clair go to a local radio station for a live salsa performance. Kenny babysits Olivia.

    Director:Alan Smithee
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Cosby Show Season 4 Episode 18 - Once Upon a Time
    5.8/10(162 votes)

    S4:E18

    Rudy writes a fairy tale, and the colorful story is acted out in her fantasy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carmen Finestra

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  3. The Cosby Show Season 6 Episode 8 - The Day the Spores Landed
    5.9/10(178 votes)

    S6:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carmen Finestra

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  4. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 13 - Theo's Future
    5.9/10(127 votes)

    S8:E13

    Theo is accepted to graduate school at NYU, but faces a tough decision when he is unexpectedly offered a chance to interview for a corporate job in San Francisco.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  5. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 23 - Some Gifts Aren't Deductible
    5.9/10(121 votes)

    S8:E23

    Kenny turns to Rudy and Cliff for help after lying to his girlfriend about plans for her birthday party. Cliff and Clair work on their income tax return.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Cosby Show Season 7 Episode 21 - Nightmare on Stigwood Avenue
    6.0/10(135 votes)

    S7:E21

    Rudy has a nightmare about Olivia always getting her way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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  7. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 14 - The Price Is Wrong
    6.0/10(128 votes)

    S8:E14

    Pam, Lance, Charmaine, and a group of senior citizens protest a grocery chain that gives preferential treatment to customers in wealthier neighborhoods.

    Director:Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  8. The Cosby Show Season 6 Episode 26 - The Storyteller
    6.1/10(142 votes)

    S6:E26

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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  9. The Cosby Show Season 7 Episode 22 - There's Still No Joy in Mudville
    6.1/10(131 votes)

    S7:E22

    Cliff goes bowling with his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 4 - Pam Applies to College
    6.1/10(127 votes)

    S8:E4

    Pam begins to realize that, because of her below average grades earlier in high school, she will not be able to attend the same college as her best friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Cosby Show Season 3 Episode 25 - Hillman
    6.2/10(210 votes)

    S3:E25

    The Huxtable family goes to Hillman College to attend a ceremony in honor of its president's retirement.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Cosby Show Season 6 Episode 14 - Cliff's Nightmare
    6.2/10(173 votes)

    S6:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carmen Finestra

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  13. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 15 - Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle
    6.2/10(122 votes)

    S8:E15

    Kenny pretends that he is dating another girl, in order to make Rudy jealous and force Stanley out of the picture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Cosby Show Season 7 Episode 10 - It's a Boy
    6.3/10(119 votes)

    S7:E10

    The husband of one of Cliff's patients worries that he will be a poor father because he has no athletic ability. After Pam breaks up with Slide, she and the class brain are attracted to each other.

    Director:Chuck Vinson
    Writer:Ehrich Van Lowe

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  15. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 19 - Cliff and Theo Come Clean
    6.4/10(124 votes)

    S8:E19

    Theo decides to turn down the corporate job in San Francisco and attend graduate school in New York. One of the students at the community center finds $600.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Adriana Trigiani

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  16. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 8 - Olivia's Field Trip
    6.4/10(123 votes)

    S8:E8

    Cliff chaperones Olivia's field trip to the museum; Theo falls victim to a scammer while ordering T-shirts for the community center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 10 - Olivia Comes Out of the Closet
    6.4/10(123 votes)

    S8:E10

    Olivia tries to delay Martin's return to Asia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 23 - Mr. Quiet
    6.5/10(209 votes)

    S1:E23

    Cliff, Clair, and the Huxtable clan volunteer at a local community center. There, a battered boy tries to find help, and the owner—Tony Castillo—does his best to lend assistance.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Cosby Show Season 4 Episode 3 - It's Not Easy Being Green
    6.5/10(158 votes)

    S4:E3

    Rudy wants to wear summer clothes in winter to a party, while Cliff tries to get rid of an old water heater.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carmen Finestra

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  20. The Cosby Show Season 5 Episode 18 - The Boys of Winter
    6.5/10(132 votes)

    S5:E18

    Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carmen Finestra

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  21. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 7 - The Iceman Bricketh
    6.5/10(132 votes)

    S8:E7

    Vanessa's grandparents Russell Huxtable and Carrie Hanks are desperate to meet her fiancé Dabnis, who bonds with Cliff over a plumbing job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Adriana Trigiani

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  22. The Cosby Show Season 6 Episode 12 - Getting to Know You
    6.5/10(131 votes)

    S6:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carmen Finestra

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  23. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 6 - It's Apparent to Everyone
    6.5/10(128 votes)

    S8:E6

    Winnie and Nelson drive Cliff and Clair crazy around the house while Elvin and Sondra wait to move into their new house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 11 - Two Is a Crowd
    6.5/10(122 votes)

    S8:E11

    Vanessa and Dabnis have relationship problems, as do Rudy and Stanley.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Janet Leahy

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  25. The Cosby Show Season 8 Episode 12 - Clair's Place
    6.5/10(122 votes)

    S8:E12

    As Christmas approaches, Clair gets a wonderful present: the completion of her special room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Adriana Trigiani

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Worst Episodes Summary

"You Can't Stop the Music" is the worst rated episode of The Cosby Show. It scored 5.4/10 from 133 votes. Directed by Alan Smithee and written by Unknown, it aired on March 26, 1992. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Once Upon a Time".

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