A Different World

1987–1993 · Ended · 6 seasons · 144 episodes · Comedy, Family · United States

Creator Bill Cosby · Channel NBC · Starring Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell

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.
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Episodes

22 episodes · September 1987 – July 1988
  1. Episode 1: 1. Reconcilable DifferencesSeptember 24, 1987 · 30 min
    During 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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. PilotOctober 1, 1987 · 30 min
    Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Porky de BergeracOctober 15, 1987 · 30 min
    Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Those Who Can't... TutorOctober 22, 1987 · 30 min
    Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
  5. Episode 5: 5. War of the WordsOctober 29, 1987 · 30 min
    Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Rudy and the Snow QueenNovember 5, 1987 · 30 min
    Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
Show 16 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouNovember 19, 1987 · 30 min
    The 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.
  2. Episode 8: 8. If Chosen, I May Not RunDecember 3, 1987 · 30 min
    In 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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Romancing Mr. StoneDecember 10, 1987 · 30 min
    A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
  4. Episode 10: 10. The Gift of the MagiDecember 17, 1987 · 30 min
    Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Does He or Doesn't He?January 7, 1988 · 30 min
    Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
  6. Episode 12: 12. Advise and DescentJanuary 14, 1988 · 30 min
    During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.
  7. Episode 13: 13. The Prime of Miss Lettie BosticJanuary 21, 1988 · 30 min
    Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.
  8. Episode 14: 14. Wild ChildFebruary 4, 1988 · 30 min
    Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
  9. Episode 15: 15. Dr. CupidFebruary 11, 1988 · 30 min
    Dwayne 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.
  10. Episode 16: 16. The Show Must Go OnFebruary 18, 1988 · 30 min
    Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
  11. Episode 17: 17. Mr. HillmanFebruary 25, 1988 · 30 min
    In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
  12. Episode 18: 18. Speech TherapyMarch 10, 1988 · 30 min
    Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.
  13. Episode 19: 19. Clair's Last StandMarch 24, 1988 · 30 min
    Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
  14. Episode 20: 20. If Only for One NightApril 28, 1988 · 30 min
    Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
  15. Episode 21: 21. Come Back, Little EggbyMay 5, 1988 · 30 min
    A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.
  16. Episode 22: 22. My Dinner With TheoJuly 7, 1988 · 30 min
    Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.

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EPISODE LENGTH
22 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 24, 1987
LAST AIRED
July 9, 1993
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby

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