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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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- E1 Reconcilable DifferencesNext upSep 24, 1987 · 30 min · ★ 6.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Don Reed (Chip St. Charles), Amir Williams (J.T. Rallen)
- E2 PilotOct 1, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
Guest stars: Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Ted Ross (Dean Harris), Bill Cosby (Heathcliff Huxtable), Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable), Todd Hallowell (Cooper)
- E3 Porky de BergeracOct 15, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
Guest stars: Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Kim Wayans (Allison), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Amir Williams (J.T. Rallen), Reggie Johnson (Michael Oku)
- E4 Those Who Can't... TutorOct 22, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Sinbad (Coach Walter Oakes), Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Kim Wayans (Allison), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Don Reed (Chip St. Charles)
- E5 War of the WordsOct 29, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
Guest stars: Damon Wayans (Marvin Haven), Kim Wayans (Allison), Dean Howell (Michael), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Keenen Ivory Wayans (Professor Lawrence), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria)
- E6 Rudy and the Snow QueenNov 5, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
Guest stars: Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Kim Wayans (Allison), Bill Cosby (Heathcliff Huxtable), Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), John Woodard (Waiter)
- E7 Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouNov 19, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Sinbad (Coach Walter Oakes), Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Earle Hyman (Russel Huxtable), Duane Davis (Derek), Mark Clayman (Steve), Arthur Adams (Dr. Cordell Overby)
- E8 If Chosen, I May Not RunDec 3, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Sinbad (Coach Walter Oakes), Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Bill Cosby (Heathcliff Huxtable), Guy Killum (Virgil), Paris Vaughan (Colette), Bonnie Broderick (Erica)
- E9 Romancing Mr. StoneDec 10, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
Guest stars: Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), David Alan Grier (Professor Byron Walcott), Kim Wayans (Allison), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Amir Williams (J.T. Rallen)
- E10 The Gift of the MagiDec 17, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Kim Wayans (Allison), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Troy Byer (Monica), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Conroy Gedeon (Mercer Gilbert)
- E11 Does He or Doesn't He?Jan 7, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Sinbad (Coach Walter Oakes), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Claudette Wells (Peggy Harley)
- E12 Advise and DescentJan 14, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Kim Wayans (Allison), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Kristoff St. John (E.Z. Brooks), Jeff Williams (Mark), Kevin Vavasseur (Gregory)
- E13 The Prime of Miss Lettie BosticJan 21, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Kim Wayans (Allison), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Kevin Vavasseur (Gregory), Ron O'Neal (Quentin)
- E14 Wild ChildFeb 4, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Kim Wayans (Allison), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Katie Rich (Cougar), Raymond St. Jacques (Prof. Charles Moseley), Kevin Vavasseur (Gregory)
- E15 Dr. CupidFeb 11, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Claudette Wells (Peggy Harley), Zakes Mokae (Marcus Mpepo)
- E16 The Show Must Go OnFeb 18, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Kevin Vavasseur (Gregory), Kenneth Ransom (Rick Evans)
- E17 Mr. HillmanFeb 25, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Sinbad (Coach Walter Oakes), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Kim Wayans (Allison), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Don Reed (Chip St. Charles), James Anderson
- E18 Speech TherapyMar 10, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Roscoe Lee Browne (Dr. Barnabus Foster), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria)
- E19 Clair's Last StandMar 24, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Phylicia Rashād (Clair Huxtable), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie)
- E20 If Only for One NightApr 28, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
Guest stars: Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson), Mary Alice (Lettie Bostic), Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie), Jill Ito (Hostess)
- E21 Come Back, Little EggbyMay 5, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.
Guest stars: Loretta Devine (Stevie Rallen), Kim Wayans (Allison), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Amir Williams (J.T. Rallen)
- E22 My Dinner With TheoJul 7, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Guest stars: Ted Ross (Dean Harris), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable), Phill Lewis (Sam Lee), Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable), Vernee Watson (Carla Meyers), Bee-Be Smith (Gloria), Paris Vaughan (Colette), Diane Almeida (Madeleine)
Cast & crew
Created by Bill Cosby
Jasmine Guy
Darryl M. Bell
Kadeem Hardison
Cree Summer
Charnele Brown
Lou Myers
Glynn Turman
Ajai Sanders
Karen Malina White
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