The BEST episodes of Cosby
Every episode of Cosby ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cosby!
Bill Cosby stars as Hilton Lucas, a former airline worker forced into early retirement after a mass layoff. Other characters in this CBS sitcom include Hilton's wife Ruth, his daughter Erica and family friends Griffin and Pauline.
#3 - Lucas Raymondicus
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/1997
Frank Barone has been telling his son about sinking the winning shot in the 1955 Queens hampionship since the day he was born. So when Frank pleads with Hilton to help him save face with his son by lying for him, Hilton reluctantly agrees. But then Gwendolyn Brooks High plans a ceremony honoring Frank - and he tells the school that Hilton can't come because he's dead - Hilton decides that enough is enough and goes forward to set the record straight.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - On the Rocks
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/1998
When Ruth and Hilton have a major fight they assess the changes in their lives.
#7 - Playground Scar
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/1998
After Jurnee expresses her fondness for schoolmate Kevin and he retaliates by shoving her on the school playground, amateur psychologist Hilton explains his theory of how "playground scarring" can affect a woman for life. According to Hilton, when women are unable to trust, unable to commit, their problems can always be traced back to a bad playground experience when they were deeply humiliated by a boy they liked. To this day, Ruth has problems with trust because of a certain Kenneth P. Watson, who purposely teetered when he should have tottered, requiring a young Ruth to get stitches. When it comes to Jurnee, however, Hilton is determined not to have history repeat itself.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - The Vesey Method
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/3/1999
When Griffin finds himself face to face with the group of tough, unmotivated students, he struggles to find a way to reach them and open their minds to the wonders of learning -- something fellow teacher Mr. Fleming lost enthusiasm for a long time ago. Meanwhile, Hlton's car breaks down and he stumbles into the waiting room of Dr. John Becker.
#12 - Social Insecurity
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/19/1997
Hilton tries to convince the Social Security Administration that he is not dead.
#13 - Lucas Matriculus
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/1998
When Griffin accompanies Hilton to "Grandparents Day" at Jurnee's school and adds his two cents to the science lesson, it quickly becomes apparent that he is a natural at teaching and holding the kids' interest. Who would have thought?? Hilton is thrilled that Griffin has uncovered a talent for this most noble profession, while Erica is more than ticked off when she learns that Griffin achieved a higher GPA than she did in college. At first resistant to the idea of working hard for little pay and loads of responsibility, Griffin is ultimately swept up with the idea of molding the minds of America's young -- heaven help them.
Watch Now:Amazon#14 - The Episode Episode
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/1998
Hilton is sentenced to a life without pork chops, barbeque ribs and bacon when a doctor's visit reveals a too-high cholesterol count. A mouth-watering meal for Hilton now consists of tofu, steamed broccoli and "not-wurst" imitation hot dogs. New Jersey Nets player Jayson Williams guest stars as Jurnee's teacher, who adds his two-cents on the subject of of Hilton's eating habits.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - Ol' Betsy
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/15/1999
While searching for a rare part for his beloved turntable, Hilton bumps into an old friend from his bachelor days, Fred. When Hilton and Fred start reminiscing about how they double-dated sisters Mattie and Roberta Singleton, Hilton decides to play matchmaker and prompts Fred into learning whatever became of Mattie. Even now, years later, Fred can't help wondering what might have happened if they remained a couple.... and, thanks to Hilton, he may finally get a chance to find out.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Natural Born Debtors
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/1996
Hilton tries to help Pauline's financially irresponsible goddaughter but ends up the recipient of an overly generous ATM.
#18 - Guard Almighty
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/1996
Hilton takes a job as a security guard at a fancy apartment building.
#19 - Dating Games
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/1997
When Ruth's snobbish sister-in law Debra throws an engagement party for her daughter, Hilton and Ruth try to steal some of Debra's thunder. They arrange for Erica to bring a handsome date to the party, but they get some unexpected results. When the night of the big engagement party finally arrives, Erica discovers that the date she chose for Erica, Philip, has turned from the choir boy she knew into a funky rapper. Hilton is surprised to find that Arthur, his candidate, is now a bicycle repairman. But Debra is the most shocked of all when her picture perfect evening has a not-so-perfect ending. Meanwhile, Griffin makes some serious moves on his date, Tammy, a young woman trying to get over a broken heart.
Watch Now:Amazon#20 - Men are from Mars, Women are from Astoria
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/1998
Erica and her girlfriends, unable to find "Mr. Right," take Ruth's advise about changing their dating habits and set out on "The Great American Manhunt." As the girls despair about their single state, Ruth tries to explain that men are like old cars - you've just got to find one that works, and if you take care of it long enough, eventually it'll be worth something! Taking her advice, the ladies set out in search of the guy least likely to turn into a lemon!
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - One Foot in Your Mouth
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1996
Hilton's lie to avoid going to a stranger's wedding snowballs on him.
#24 - Older and Out
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1997
Hilton is overjoyed when he meets new friends Chuck and Larry and joins their "Older and Out" team, since he's also older and he's "out" keeping busy. Ruth discovers that Chuck is gay, and she mistakenly believes that her husband of more than 30 years may have feelings for a man! Blaming herself for letting the spark go out of the marriage, Ruth sets off to win him back before a surprised Hilton discovers the real meaning of "Older and Out."
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