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.
Guest Stars:
Peter Costa, Deon Richmond, Lisa Rieffel, Reno Wilson
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.
Guest Stars:
Anthony Quinn, Spike Alexander, Keith Diamond, Carmen Finestra, Monique Reynolds
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.
Guest Stars:
Essence Atkins, Lisa Rieffel, Pam Potillo, Elizabeth Narvaez, Royana Black
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.
Guest Stars:
Wanakee Legardy, Charles Brown
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Guest Stars:
Michelle Thomas, Alva Chinn
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Guest Stars:
Monique Reynolds, Domonique Reynolds, Raynor Scheine, Chris Griggs, Clayton Griggs
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
Guest Stars:
Deon Richmond, Elaine Stritch, Naoka Nakagawa, Tatyana Ali, Shaun Weiss
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.
Guest Stars:
Earle Hyman, Wallace Shawn, Clarice Taylor, Lanny Flaherty, Elayne Boosler
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.
Guest Stars:
Deon Richmond, Earle Hyman, Victoria Rowell, Troy Winbush, Clarice Taylor
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
Guest Stars:
Nancy Wilson, Moses Gunn
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
Guest Stars:
Deon Richmond, Elaine Stritch, Michelle Thomas, Reno Wilson, Alex Ruiz
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.
Guest Stars:
Tracey Ross, Karen Williams, Joanna Rhinehart
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
Guest Stars:
Tonya Pinkins, Monique Reynolds, Domonique Reynolds, Chris Griggs, Clayton Griggs
Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
Guest Stars:
Wallace Shawn, Steve Whitmire, Carmen Finestra, Dave Goelz, Noel MacNeal
Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.
Guest Stars:
Malinda Williams, Garland Whitt, Danielle Burgio
Olivia's 4th birthday.
Guest Stars:
Kharisma, Jonathan Halyalkar, Markita Prescott
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
Guest Stars:
Deon Richmond, B.B. King, Michelle Thomas, Danielle Burgio, Robin Townsend
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
Guest Stars:
Deon Richmond, Nicole Leach, Naoka Nakagawa, Gilbert Cruz
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.
Guest Stars:
Elaine Stritch, Sandman Sims
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
Guest Stars:
Victoria Rowell, Michelle Thomas
Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
Guest Stars:
Edmund Lyndeck
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.
Guest Stars:
Alec Mapa, Lisa Rieffel, Pam Potillo, Elizabeth Narvaez, Nicholas Sadler
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
Guest Stars:
Wallace Shawn, Mercedes Ruehl
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
Guest Stars:
Max Roach, Suzzanne Douglas
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