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7.175 votes1987TV-PG22mEndedComedyFamily
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Reconcilable DifferencesNow viewing1987-09-2430m7.0During 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. Pilot1987-10-0130mDenise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
- 3. Porky de Bergerac1987-10-1530mQuestionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
- 4. Those Who Can't... Tutor1987-10-2230mDenise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
- 5. War of the Words1987-10-2930mWhitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
- 6. Rudy and the Snow Queen1987-11-0530mRudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
- 7. Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You1987-11-1930mThe 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.
- 8. If Chosen, I May Not Run1987-12-0330mIn 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.
- 9. Romancing Mr. Stone1987-12-1030mA geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
- 10. The Gift of the Magi1987-12-1730mWhitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.
- 11. Does He or Doesn't He?1988-01-0730mTired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
- 12. Advise and Descent1988-01-1430mDuring finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.
- 13. The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic1988-01-2130mHillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.
- 14. Wild Child1988-02-0430mLettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
- 15. Dr. Cupid1988-02-1130m8.0Dwayne 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.
- 16. The Show Must Go On1988-02-1830mDenise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
- 17. Mr. Hillman1988-02-2530mIn the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
- 18. Speech Therapy1988-03-1030mWhitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.
- 19. Clair's Last Stand1988-03-2430mClair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
- 20. If Only for One Night1988-04-2830mWhitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
- 21. Come Back, Little Eggby1988-05-0530mA psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.
- 22. My Dinner With Theo1988-07-0730mDenise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Cast
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Kadeem Hardison
Dwayne Wayne
Darryl M. Bell
Ron Johnson
Cree Summer
Freddie Brooks
Charnele Brown
Kim Reese
Lou Myers
Vernon Gaines
Glynn Turman
Colonel Brad Taylor
Ajai Sanders
Gina Devereaux
Karen Malina White
Charmaine Brown
Jada Pinkett Smith
Lena James
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FAQ
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Is A Different World available to watch online?
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How many seasons does A Different World have?
A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes.
When did A Different World first air?
A Different World first aired in 1987.
Is A Different World still running?
A Different World's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is A Different World?
A Different World is classified as Comedy, Family.