The BEST episodes written by Carmen Finestra
#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 - Punky Finds a Home (3)
Punky Brewster - Season 1 - Episode 3
Henry demands to know one reason why Randi doesn't think he should be Punky's foster father, but Randi gives him three reasons -- he's never raised a kid, he's not married, and he's too old.
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#3 - 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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#4 - Day of the Locusts
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 25
Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies.
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#5 - I Know That You Know
The Cosby Show - Season 3 - Episode 21
When Sondra and Elvin announce their engagement, Clair and the children use the news to play a practical joke on Cliff, who launches a counter-offensive of his own. Geoffrey Owens as Elvin.
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#6 - The Spider Serenade/Next Door Wife/The Harder They Fall
The Love Boat - Season 3 - Episode 15
Gopher finds romance with a recently separated passenger--until her estranged husband suddenly shows up and announces his intention of winning her back. A woman tries to pry her soon-to-be-ex-husband away from his girlfriend by coming on the cruise and rooming in the cabin next to theirs. Two distinguished passengers, who squared off in a boxing match decades earlier, renew their rivalry. They schedule a fight on the ship to settle the score once and for all.
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#7 - Denise Drives
The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 8
Denise wants to buy a car. She plans to use her savings to do so, but Cliff and Clair quickly point out flaws in her plan. The answer to everyone's problems comes from friend Mr. Lucas, who has an old car he is willing to sell. Denise proves herself a good driver, and the car is hers. David Langston Smyrl as Mr. Lucas.
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#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.
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#9 - Slumber Party
The Cosby Show - Season 1 - Episode 22
Rudy invites all of her friends over for a slumber party. It's Cliff's job to watch over them, and he demonstrates some unique games to wrangle the youngsters. In the end, Russell drops by and demonstrates the perfect way to deal with kids-bribe them!
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#11 - 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.
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#12 - Isn't It Romantic?
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 20
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
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#13 - The Long and Winding Road (2)
Home Improvement - Season 8 - Episode 26
As Tim and the Boys drive to school, they reminisce about some of the memories they have over the past eight years.
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#14 - Theo's Holiday
The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 22
After Theo claims that he'll have no problem making it in the "real world", the Huxtables convert their house in the "Real World Apartments" and teach him a lesson about the real world; i.e., needing employment and references to get an apartment, income to get a bank loan, having to pay for his meals, etc. Carl Anthony Payne II as Cockroach.
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#15 - 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).
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#16 - Rudy Spends the Night
The Cosby Show - Season 3 - Episode 14
Cliff establishes the Huxtable Men's Club when the women are away to help Theo get over his sadnes of a lost date. Venessa is very excited that big sister Denise is letting her go to the Village with Denise's college friends.
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#17 - That's Not What I Said
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 6
Cliff and Clair have a marital argument after Theo gets detained by police for riding in a car with an unlicensed driver.
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#18 - Together Again and Again
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 1
As Theo begins his freshman year at New York University, Denise announces that she is dropping out of Hillman College. Sondra is revealed to be pregnant. First mention of Cliff's theory that the children keep returning home because "they want the house."
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#19 - Looking Back (1)
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 8
Sondra and Elvin have their first marital fight, and Elvin comes to the Huxtable house for comfort and support. Clair shares about the difficulties in their house as flashbacks are shown.
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#20 - The Show Must Go On
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 13
Vaudeville is shown to Rudy and her friends, who are unimpressed. Deon Richmond as Kenny.
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#21 - 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.
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#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.
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#23 - Golden Anniversary
The Cosby Show - Season 3 - Episode 3
Russell and Anna's 50th wedding anniversary. The family performs James Brown's "I Got the Feelin' " in this sequel to Season 2's "Happy Anniversary". Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna. Geoffrey Owens as Elvin. Appearance by Frank Foster and the Count Basie Orchestra. First mention of Rudy's desire to have a husband named "Bud" when she grows up.
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#24 - 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.
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#25 - Vanessa's New Class
The Cosby Show - Season 1 - Episode 18
Vanessa is placed in an advanced science class. She creates a model of the solar system, but learns that she will have to work harder than ever if she hopes to succeed. First appearance of Pam Potillo as Vanessa's friend Janet Meisner.
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#26 - Theo and the Older Woman
The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 5
When friend Suzanne accompanies Denise to observe the Huxtables' normal behavior, a smitten Theo behaves far from normally. Robin Givens as Suzanne. Blair Underwood as Mark.
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#27 - 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.
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#28 - Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 15
Rudy has to play the violin in music class at school, but gets jealous because she thinks her classmates' instruments are more fun. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Naoka Nakagawa as Kim.
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#29 - The Physical
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 2
Cliff prepares for a physical. John Amos as Dr. Bradley Herbert, Jr.
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#30 - Close to Home
The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 20
A close friend of Cliff's, played by Samuel E. Wright, is overcome with sadness due to his daughter's recurring drug addiction. His feelings are set off as he observes the close relationship between Cliff, Clair, and Denise, who is his daughter's age.
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#31 - Thanksgiving at the Huxtables
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 9
Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
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#32 - Gone Fishin'
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 24
When the Huxtable men go fishing, Theo catches a dead body, and soon attracts attention from the media. This success goes to his head, while Rudy and Kenny find a nest of baby birds, but the mother bird is missing. The two stories eventually cross in a surprising-and rather humiliating-lesson for Theo. Deon Richmond as Kenny.
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#33 - Pilot
Home Improvement - Season 1 - Episode 1
After Jill explicitly tells Tim not to touch the dishwasher, he breaks it in an attempt to make it more powerful; more of a "man's" dishwasher. Jill has a job interview, but she doesn't get it and when Tim tries to comfort her, he only makes matters worse. After talking to Wilson, Tim tries again and succeeds.
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#34 - It Ain't Easy Being Green
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 3
Rudy wants to wear summer clothes in winter to a party, while Cliff tries to get rid of an old water heater.
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#35 - 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.
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#36 - Stereo-Typical
Home Improvement - Season 1 - Episode 24
Tim and Jill have a fight over the volume of the stereo, until the speaker blows.
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#37 - Talk to Me
Home Improvement - Season 4 - Episode 20
Tim insults Jill on Tool Time, ruins dinner, and drops her ring down the furnace.
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#38 - 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.
#39 - Move It
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 4
Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Elvin's surname, Tibideaux, is revealed.
#40 - The Visit
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 16
Theo visits a friend in the hospital who has cancer. Troy Winbush as Denny. Adam Sandler as Smitty. Special appearance by Armand Hammer.
#41 - Trust Me
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 21
A friend of Clair's has marital problems; Cliff takes a "mini-vacation" in the house as Theo, Rudy, and Vanessa try to stump each other with riddles.
#42 - The Great Race
Home Improvement - Season 2 - Episode 25
Tim borrows a lawnmower with an engine from a Chinook helicopter for a race against Bob Vila. Brad and Randy make Mark eat a tadpole so that he can play with them.
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#43 - Cliff La Dolce
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 11
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
#44 - Forever Jung
Home Improvement - Season 1 - Episode 15
Karen visits and Tim must stand up to her. Jennifer invites Brad to her parents' anniversary, so Jill teaches him how to dance.
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#45 - Shall We Dance?
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 7
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
#46 - Truth or Consequences
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 12
Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend.
#47 - Out of Brooklyn
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 5
Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa (Lisa Bonet's last appearance of Season 5).
#48 - Denise Kendall: Babysitter
The Cosby Show - Season 6 - Episode 6
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
#49 - Looking Back (2)
The Cosby Show - Season 4 - Episode 9
Flashbacks are shown while history is shared with Elvin.
#50 - If the Dress Fits, Wear It
The Cosby Show - Season 5 - Episode 10
Clair secretly goes on a crash diet and exercise program to lose five pounds in a week so she can fit into a dress. Appearance by Debbie Allen; voice-over by Ahmad Rashād (Phylicia Rashād's sister and husband).