The BEST episodes directed by Tony Singletary
#1 - Say Hello to a Good Buy
The Cosby Show - Season 3 - Episode 15
Cliff buys a new car. Rudy cuts some animal pictures out of Cliff's expensive books for school. Guest appearance by Sinbad, who would later portray Walter Oakes on the Cosby Show spinoff, A Different World. Watched by almost 65 million viewers when it originally aired, "Say Hello to a Good Buy" was the series' highest rated episode.
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#2 - Denise: The Saga Continues
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 1
Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.
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The Parkers - Season 2 - Episode 9
As she struggles to come up with an idea to write about for her creative writing class, Kim fantasizes about a world of wealth, lies and deceit based on the 1980s soap Dallas.
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#4 - Waterworks
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 18
Clair tries to stop Cliff from fixing a leaky pipe by hiring a team of professionals: friends of Sondra and Elvin from Princeton.
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#5 - Luck of the Bundys
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 4
When the Bundys start having good luck, Al remembers the Bundy Curse and realizes he is doomed.
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The Parkers - Season 2 - Episode 1
After receiving the news that Kim is getting married, Nikki, along with Professor Oglevee, race to Las Vegas to stop the wedding. When their efforts in searching for Kim and Jerel fail, Nikki and Professor Oglevee end up having to spend the night together in the same bed at a tacky honeymoon suite. With Kim still on her mind, Nikki has a dream that Kim is married and pregnant, and Jerel has just been released from prison.
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#7 - Home for the Weekend
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 22
Denise comes home from college, but seems to have more time for her friends than for the family.
#8 - No Way, Baby
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 16
Cliff tracks down the grandfather of one of his patients: an expectant teenage mother with no other family. Clair deduces that the charming man is illiterate. Guest appearance by Sammy Davis, Jr.
#9 - Trading Places
The Parkers - Season 1 - Episode 16
Professor Oglevee has his twin brother, Sylvester, take his place at a school charity auction, where Sly romances a very confused Nikki. Meanwhile, Kim and Stevie try to ditch their dates from the charity auction.
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#10 - The Road to Washington (2)
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 25
An attractive young government representative becomes Tony's guide to major events and public appearances around America's capital. Angela begins to suspect that the woman's intentions toward Tony are less than pure.
#11 - Cliff Babysits
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 13
While the family attends a Michael Jackson concert, Cliff babysits his grandchildren Nelson and Winnie. First mention of Cliff's younger brother James, who died of rheumatic fever as a child (Bill Cosby's actual brother James died of the same illness at the age of six).
#12 - No Chicken, No Check
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 6
Kelly and Bud buy a car to share, but sharing a car leads to fighting, and the Bundy children has to double date.
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#13 - Dance Mania
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 11
Theo and Cockroach have tickets to appear on television on the dance show "Dance Mania", but are told that only one of them can enter the studio during the filming because of fire laws. Theo miscalculates by offering to let Cockroach go in (thinking he'll refuse) and gets angry when Cockroach takes him up on the offer. First appearances of Troy Winbush as Denny, and Adam Sandler as Smitty. Final appearance of Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach. Bill Cosby appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.
#14 - Savor the Veal (3)
Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 24
Angela attempts to adjust to her new life in Iowa, but discovers that she really wants to be back east, working at her agency. The conflict of professional interest threatens to split up Tony and Angela.
#15 - No Ma'am
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 9
Women take over the nudie bar and the bowling alley, so Al starts an organization called 'No Ma'am'.
#16 - Big is Beautiful
The Parkers - Season 1 - Episode 13
musical guest: So Plush Kim's new boyfriend, Garland, scores big laughs at a comedy laugh-off. When Garland starts using fat jokes as his main act, Nikki and others get offended. But Nikki makes a comeback by offending Garland with skinny jokes.
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#17 - Mr. Sandman
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 19
Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.
#18 - Tony and Angela Get Divorced
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 18
Tony and Angela are audited by an IRS agent after Angela's accountant is imprisoned. The auditor suspects that Tony and Angela are more than just employer and employee, and alleges that they may inadvertently be married already.
#19 - Who's Your Mama?
The Parkers - Season 2 - Episode 15
A young woman named Samantha McGee claims that she and Kim were switched at birth, and that she is Nikki's real daughter. Meanwhile, Professor Oglevee enlists the help of Stevie and T to clean up his messy apartment, but they accidentally dispose of the ashes in the urn which is the remains of Stanley's deceased uncle.
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The Parkers - Season 2 - Episode 8
After hearing that haughty Regina is running for student-body president, Kim decides to run. But after an interview for the school newspaper ends with Nikki answering all of Kim's intended questions, Kim and Nikki have a disagreement; leading to Nikki entering the race and competing with Kim and Regina.
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#21 - The Prom
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 23
Theo, Denny and Smitty go to great lengths to impress their dates for the senior prom but fail disastrously; Cliff and Clair relive their own prom. Troy Winbush as Denny. Adam Sandler as Smitty. First appearance of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Phylicia Rashād appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.
#22 - Getting to Know You
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 12
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.
#23 - I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 3
Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.
#24 - What Makes Sammy Run?
The Jeffersons - Season 10 - Episode 11
Louise discovers that Sammy Davis, Jr. is renting the apartment across the hall in order to get some peace and quiet from his fans. However, an ecstatic Louise has a hard time keeping his secret a secret.
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#25 - Proud to Be Your Bud
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 3
The family thinks Bud is insane when they overhear him talking to himself in his room.
#26 - Live and Learn
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 25
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
#27 - Ms. Mom
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 16
For Tony the time has come to learn for the exams but there's no replacement for him in sight. Therefore Angela takes over his job and for two weeks she should run the household.
#28 - Party Politics
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 20
Billy has his birthday. But the Harpers wants to hold their birthday party the same day as Angela and Tony. As a result an (expensive) fight arises, who has the better party with the most guest.
#29 - Baby Girl
The Parkers - Season 3 - Episode 1
With Michael missing in the aftermath of the oil-rig fire, it falls to Kim to care for his infant daughter Alisa, a job she's more than eager to do. But Nikki thinks the task calls for more maturity. She contacts Alisa's birth mother to come for her child---alienating her own daughter in the process. Meanwhile, Professor Oglevee tries to disprove his therapist's assertion that he's in love with Nikki by trying to rekindle a romance with Toni.
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#30 - The Birth (1)
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 6
Sondra goes into labor, and Elvin is a nervous wreck. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appearances of Reno Wilson as Howard, and Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Naomi Campbell.
#31 - Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 23
Sam promotes a concert in college. But she can't find a band for the evening's highlight. Tony informs her that he has the actions to provide a star. But the friend he relied on is just a braggart who's working as errand-boy in a studio.
#32 - Parental Guidance Suggested
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 7
The time has come for Billy to start kindergarten. But there he beats up all kids. Tony and Angela is given the advice to take up a parental consultation.
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#33 - Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 10
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
#34 - Where's Rudy?
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 10
Theo and Vanessa lose track of Rudy in a mall while Clair enters a squash exhibition. Earle Hyman (Russell) appears on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.
#35 - Savor the Veal (2)
Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 23
With Tony living in Iowa, Angela and he take turns flying out to visit each other on the weekends. When this plan doesn't work out, Angela agrees to move to Iowa to be with Tony.
#36 - The Moves
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 24
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
#37 - Theo's Women
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 21
After catching Theo kissing another woman in the lounge of her dormitory, Justine breaks up with him. Desperate to win her back, Theo turns to Cliff for advice. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appearance of Vanessa A. Williams as Jade.
#38 - Tony and the Princess
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 22
The time has come for Tony to return a favor to Gus, a feared man in Brooklyn's underworld, who once saved him from the police. Tony should teach manners to Gus' daughter.
#39 - The Lost Weekend
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 15
With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard. First appearance of Alex Ruiz as Lou. Cameo appearance by Joie Lee. Phylicia Rashād (Clair), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo), Tempestt Bledsoe (Vanessa), and Elizabeth Narvaez (Kara) appear on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.
#40 - The Road to Washington (1)
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 24
Tony is asked by some senior citizens from the neighborhood to state their request concerning the cut in the old age pension scheme in front of the US-Senate.
#41 - Days of Blunder
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 14
Jonathan fears the dark girl he is dating has no interest in him. To impress her, he takes her for a ride in Tony's jeep. A minor accident occurs, leaving a scratch on the van. Jonathan desperately turns to Sam to help him cover up what happened.
#42 - Take My Wife, Please
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 7
While Bud, Kelly and Peggy spend the night impersonating the Village People at the D'Arcy's Halloween party, the Grim Reaper visits Al.
#43 - Let Me Tell You 'Bout the Birds and the Bees
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 19
When Tony has to leave his class, Mona takes his place as the teacher. But she teaches the class in sex education and later on, Tony is called to the principal.
#44 - Dances with Weezie
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 10
Peggy and Marcy make Al and Jefferson abandon their plans of going to a new sports bar to instead go see The Jeffersons live.
#45 - The Birth (2)
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 7
Sondra gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—who are named after Nelson Mandela and his then-wife Winnie. Elvin decides to return to medical school.
#46 - The Unsinkable Tony Micelli
Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 17
Tony wants Billy to decide on a sport so he isn't at home all day. Billy decides in favor of swimming. This is something Tony is not happy about: he is afraid of water and can't swim.
#47 - A Tisket, a Tasket, Can Peg Make a Basket?
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 1
When Al and Peggy go to a basketball game, Peggy switches seats with Al and her seat is chosen for a $10,000 free throw contest.
#48 - Banking on Marcy
Married... with Children - Season 8 - Episode 5
Marcy tries to imagine being in the bedroom to improve her ability to speak in front of large audiences, but her fantasies tend to go a little too wild.
#49 - In Sickness and in Health
The Parkers - Season 2 - Episode 19
Kim, Stevie and T make a music video for their music band, Freestyle Unity, for MTV to air it on their weekly music series. But due to the video's graphic content and since they never received permission to shoot the video on campus, they face getting kicked out of SMC and the banishment to air their video on MTV. But the school decides to give each of them community service arrangements in order to stay in school. Professor Oglevee has surgery but doesn't have any peace and quiet when Nikki visits him at the hospital.
#50 - Clair's Last Stand
A Different World (1987) - Season 1 - Episode 19
Maggie and Denise plan a summer vacation in Greece. Denise realizes that her parents may not allow her to go, let alone agree to finance the trip, because of her terrible grades. She plans to soften up her mother during a weekend visit. Clair arrives at Hillman on her own after Denise fails to pick her up on time, and Lettie unwittingly fills her in on the trip. Clair refuses to let Denise go to Greece. She and Cliff have decided to make Denise get a summer job, in the hopes that she might take her education seriously if she helps finance it. Denise believes that her parents consider her worthless, but Clair eases her mind. Jaleesa decides to join Maggie in Greece. Whitley fears that she will have to spend her birthday alone after Millie bails on her because of plans with Ron. She does not realize that Millie and Ron have thrown together a surprise party.