A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Cast: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell
22 episodes
- 1. Reconcilable DifferencesDuring her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past.TV-PGCC30minSep 24, 1987
- 2. PilotDenise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.TV-PGCC30minOct 1, 1987
- 3. Porky de BergeracQuestionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.TV-PGCC30minOct 15, 1987
- 4. Those Who Can't... TutorDenise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.TV-PGCC30minOct 22, 1987
- 5. War of the WordsWhitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.TV-PGCC30minOct 29, 1987
- 6. Rudy and the Snow QueenRudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.TV-PGCC30minNov 5, 1987
- 7. Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouThe girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo inevitable.TV-PGCC30minNov 19, 1987
- 8. If Chosen, I May Not RunIn the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running out of steam.TV-PGCC30minDec 3, 1987
- 9. Romancing Mr. StoneA geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.TV-PGCC30minDec 10, 1987
- 10. The Gift of the MagiWhitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.TV-PGCC30minDec 17, 1987
- 11. Does He or Doesn't He?Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.TV-PGCC30minJan 7, 1988
- 12. Advise and DescentDuring finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.TV-PGCC30minJan 14, 1988
- 13. The Prime of Miss Lettie BosticHillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.TV-PGCC30minJan 21, 1988
- 14. Wild ChildLettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.TV-PGCC30minFeb 4, 1988
- 15. Dr. CupidDwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love.TV-PGCC30minFeb 11, 1988
- 16. The Show Must Go OnDenise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.TV-PGCC30minFeb 18, 1988
- 17. Mr. HillmanIn the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.TV-PGCC30minFeb 25, 1988
- 18. Speech TherapyWhitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.TV-PGCC30minMar 10, 1988
- 19. Clair's Last StandClair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.TV-PGCC30minMar 24, 1988
- 20. If Only for One NightWhitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.TV-PGCC30minApr 28, 1988
- 21. Come Back, Little EggbyA psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.TV-PGCC30minMay 5, 1988
- 22. My Dinner With TheoDenise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.TV-PGCC30minJul 7, 1988
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A Different World
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Bill Cosby
- Studio
- Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
