Season 6 (1989)
Release date: 1989-09-21
Writers: Bill Cosby, Gary Kott, John Markus
Episodes (26):
1. Denise: The Saga Continues
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.
Release date: 1989-09-21
2. Surf's Up
After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.
Release date: 1989-09-28
3. I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd
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.
Release date: 1989-10-05
4. Denise Kendall: Navy Wife
Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.
Release date: 1989-10-12
5. Theo's Gift
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Release date: 1989-10-19
6. Denise Kendall: Babysitter
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Release date: 1989-10-26
7. Shall We Dance?
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
Release date: 1989-11-02
8. The Day the Spores Landed
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.
Release date: 1989-11-09
9. Cliff's Wet Adventure
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.
Release date: 1989-11-16
10. Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
Release date: 1989-11-30
11. Cliff la Dolce
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
Release date: 1989-12-07
12. Getting to Know You
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.
Release date: 1989-12-14
13. Elvin Pays for Dinner
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
Release date: 1990-01-04
14. Cliff's Nightmare
Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
Release date: 1990-01-11
15. Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor
Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.
Release date: 1990-01-18
16. The Birthday Party
Olivia's 4th birthday.
Release date: 1990-01-25
17. Not Everybody Loves the Blues
Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King
Release date: 1990-02-01
18. Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
Release date: 1990-02-08
19. Mr. Sandman
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.
Release date: 1990-02-15
20. Isn't It Romantic?
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
Release date: 1990-02-22
21. Theo's Dirty Laundry
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
Release date: 1990-03-15
22. What's It All About?
Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
Release date: 1990-03-22
23. Off to See the Wretched
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.
Release date: 1990-04-05
24. The Moves
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
Release date: 1990-04-19
25. Live and Learn
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
Release date: 1990-04-26
26. The Storyteller
"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.
Release date: 1990-05-03
Cast
Bill Cosby
as Heathcliff Huxtable
Phylicia Rashād
as Clair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
as Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe
as Vanessa Huxtable
Lisa Bonet
as Denise Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam
as Rudy Huxtable
Sabrina Le Beauf
as Sondra Huxtable
Geoffrey Owens
as Elvin Tibideaux
Raven-Symoné
as Olivia Kendall
Joseph C. Phillips
as Martin Kendall
Crew - click here to expand
John Markus - Producer, Bill Cosby - Writer, Tom Werner - Executive Producer, Carmen Finestra - Producer, Gary Kott - Producer, Gary Kott - Writer, Caryn Mandabach - Producer, Matt Williams - Producer, John Markus - Writer, Marcy Carsey - Executive Producer, Michael Loman - Producer, Jerry Ross - Producer, Earl Pomerantz - Producer, Elliot Shoenman - Producer