The Bill Cosby Show
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The Bill Cosby Show

5.4 / 10
1969
2 seasons
52 episodes
Comedy

The Bill Cosby Show is an American situation comedy that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made in the series. It marked Bill Cosby's first solo foray in television, after his co-starring role with Robert Culp in I Spy. The series also marked the first time an African American starred in his or her own eponymous comedy series.

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  • Ep 1

    1.The Fatal Phone Call

    14-09-196930m

    While out jogging, Chet hears the telephone ringing inside a phone booth. He hesitates, but decides to answer. As a result, Chet ends up getting involved in a dispute between an au...

  • Ep 2

    2.Lullaby and Goodnight

    21-09-196930m

    Chet is having difficulty sleeping at night, due to the new neighbor across the street who's dog won't stop barking.

  • Ep 3

    3.The Best Hook Shot in the World

    28-09-196930m

    A short, but talented youngster with an unusual hook shot is determined to make the Holmes High School basketball team, where Chet is coach. He makes the team, after defeating Chet...

  • Ep 4

    4.A Girl Named Punkin

    05-10-196930m

    Chet does volunteer work for the local community center, a place for underpriviledged children. He is having problems with Punkin, a young girl who is unresponsive and stays to her...

  • Ep 5

    5.Rules is Rules

    12-10-196930m

    Chet goes to great lengths to obtain a valve needle which he needs in order to inflate basketballs for his gym class.

  • Ep 6

    6.Let X Equal a Lousy Weekend

    26-10-196930m

    When Chet is forced to fill in as a substitute algebra teacher, he comes across a word problem that he is unable to solve for the class. So, he spends most of his weekend trying to...

  • Ep 7

    7.To Kincaid, with Love

    02-11-196930m

    Chet is receiving attention from a female student of the high school. He thinks she has a crush on him, but the girl is actually trying to set Chet up with her mother.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Killer Instinct

    09-11-196930m

    Chet is having problems with a proud father who insists that his son make the high school football team. Trouble is, the kid just doesn't have what it takes and is not cut out to p...

  • Ep 9

    9.The Substitute

    16-11-196930m

    Chet starts dating a substitute teacher from the high school, and has difficulty finding time to spend alone with her.

  • Ep 10

    10.Brotherly Love

    23-11-196930m

    Chet's brother Brian moves in with Chet after having an argument with his wife. Brian spoils Chet's plans for the evening, then hilarity ensues when they attempt to sleep in the sa...

  • Ep 11

    11.Going the Route

    30-11-196930m

    Chet's nephew is in bed with a cold. Chet is asked and agrees to substitute for his nephew in the morning paper route.

  • Ep 12

    12.A Word from Our Sponsor

    07-12-196930m

    A chance encounter on the street leads Chet to try out, and eventually to get hired, for a job playing an athletic coach in a breakfast cereal television commercial. Chet discovers...

  • Ep 13

    13.A Christmas Ballad

    21-12-196930m

    Chet helps a down on his luck old timer capture the spirit of Christmas. Rex Ingram guest stars.

  • Ep 14

    14.Home Remedy

    28-12-196930m

    Chet is home with a cold, and is unable to rest because all his relatives come over offering their cure-alls and remedies.

  • Ep 15

    15.Growing Growing Grown

    04-01-197030m

    Chet is asked to chaperone at a high school dance. Chet's car is not available, he ends up borrowing his brothers garbage truck to drive his date to the dance. At the dance, Chet t...

  • Ep 16

    16.The Elevator Doesn't Stop Here Anymore

    11-01-197030m

    Chet gets stuck inside an elevator at the high school along with one other faculty member and the school's cleaning lady. They entertain each other until help arrives. Henry Fonda...

  • Ep 17

    17.Lover's Quarrel

    18-01-197030m

    Chet tries to get his ever arguing aunt and uncle to stop fighting and treat each other with kindness and respect. Veteran actors Mantan Moreland and Jackie ""Moms"" Mabley guest s...

  • Ep 18

    18.The Worst Crook That Ever Lived

    25-01-197030m

    Chet is asked to help straighten out Raymond, a youngster who has a penchant for stealing. In an effort to keep Raymond out of trouble, Chet finds a spot for him on his little leag...

  • Ep 19

    19.The Gumball Incident

    01-02-197030m

    Chet is wrongfully accused and arrested for breaking a gumball machine. Tom Bosley guest stars as Cookie Maharg.

  • Ep 20

    20.Goodbye Cruel World

    08-02-197030m

    Wally Cox guest stars in this episode as a shy man lacking in self confidence. With Chet's help, he builds up the nerve to ask a woman out on a date. She rejects him, and he wants...

  • Ep 21

    21.Driven to Distraction

    15-02-197030m

    Drivers ed instructor Chet tries to teach a nervous student how to drive. Very funny episode.

  • Ep 22

    22.The Blind Date

    01-03-197030m

    Chet reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date, and ends up falling in love. Cicely Tyson guest stars as Chet's love interest.

  • Ep 23

    23.How You Play the Game

    08-03-197030m

    Chet is in the running for the city handball championship. He defeats his semi-final opponent, using psychological tactics. In the final match however, Chet has the tables turned o...

  • Ep 24

    24.The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson

    22-03-197030m

    Big Bronson, an old high school classmate of Chet's, is coming to town for a visit. Chet recalls having a past dispute with Bronson, and fears revenge. Chet meets ex prize fighter...

  • Ep 25

    25.This Mouth Is Rated X

    29-03-197030m

    Chet is unsure how to handle one of his basketball players who is constantly letting profanities slip out of his mouth.

  • Ep 26

    26.Really Cool

    05-04-197030m

    Chet is asked to tell a few stories about his life for a forthcoming article in the Holmes High School newspaper.

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