The Best Cosby Show Episodes of All Time

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Updated October 1, 2023 2.6K votes 413 voters 23.0K views
Over 400 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Cosby Show Episodes of All Time
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Best Cosby Show episodes, no matter how popular they are. of All Time
Latest additions: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Waterworks, Same Time Next Year
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List of the best Cosby Show episodes, as determined by voters like you. Starring stand up comedian Bill Cosby, this show chronicles the lives of the Huxtable family. With all the amazing episodes of the show that exist, it's hard to trust just one person's opinion of what the top Cosby Show episodes of all time are. Fans of The Cosby Show are very passionate about the show, and there are often debates over which episodes are the greatest. That's why this list exists- so you can vote for your favorites and we can find out once and for all what everyone thinks the best episode is.

Examples of episodes on this list include "And So We Commence" and "Looking Back." What is the best Cosby Show episode of all time? Look below and find out.
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  • Theo's Holiday
    1

    Theo's Holiday

    April 03, 1986
    134 votes
    • Season: The Cosby Show - Season 2
    • Episode Number: 22
    • Series: The Cosby Show
    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.
  • Happy Anniversary
    2

    Happy Anniversary

    October 10, 1985
    101 votes
    • Season: The Cosby Show - Season 2
    • Episode Number: 3
    • Series: The Cosby Show
    For Russell and Anna's 49th wedding anniversary, the family commissions a portrait of the couple as newlyweds, and offers them a cruise to Europe. Later in the evening, the whole family performs Ray Charles' "Night Time Is the Right Time", with Theo, Rudy and Cliff each lip-synching a solo. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna.
  • Cliff's Wet Adventure
    3

    Cliff's Wet Adventure

    November 16, 1989
    66 votes
    • Season: The Cosby Show - Season 6
    • Episode Number: 9
    • Series: The Cosby Show
    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.
  • Off to See the Wretched
    4

    Off to See the Wretched

    April 05, 1990
    91 votes
    • Season: The Cosby Show - Season 6
    • Episode Number: 23
    • Series: The Cosby Show
    Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.
  • If the Dress Fits, Wear It
    5

    If the Dress Fits, Wear It

    December 08, 1988
    52 votes
    • Season: The Cosby Show - Season 5
    • Episode Number: 10
    • Series: The Cosby Show
    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).
  • Slumber Party
    6

    Slumber Party

    March 28, 1985
    40 votes
    • Season: The Cosby Show - Season 1
    • Episode Number: 22
    • Series: The Cosby Show
    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!