The Bill Cosby Show

The Bill Cosby Show

1969 2 Seasons 52 Episodes ⭐ 5.5 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.

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Fatal Phone Call

While out jogging, Chet hears the telephone ringing inside a phone booth. He hesitates, but decides to answer. As a resu

EP 2

Lullaby and Goodnight

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

EP 3

The Best Hook Shot in the World

A short, but talented youngster with an unusual hook shot is determined to make the Holmes High School basketball team,

EP 4

A Girl Named Punkin

Chet does volunteer work for the local community center, a place for underpriviledged children. He is having problems wi

EP 5

Rules is Rules

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

EP 6

Let X Equal a Lousy Weekend

When Chet is forced to fill in as a substitute algebra teacher, he comes across a word problem that he is unable to solv

EP 7

To Kincaid, with Love

Chet is receiving attention from a female student of the high school. He thinks she has a crush on him, but the girl is

EP 8

The Killer Instinct

Chet is having problems with a proud father who insists that his son make the high school football team. Trouble is, the

EP 9

The Substitute

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

EP 10

Brotherly Love

Chet's brother Brian moves in with Chet after having an argument with his wife. Brian spoils Chet's plans for the evenin

EP 11

Going the Route

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

A Word from Our Sponsor

A chance encounter on the street leads Chet to try out, and eventually to get hired, for a job playing an athletic coach

EP 13

A Christmas Ballad

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

EP 14

Home Remedy

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

EP 15

Growing Growing Grown

Chet is asked to chaperone at a high school dance. Chet's car is not available, he ends up borrowing his brothers garbag

EP 16

The Elevator Doesn't Stop Here Anymore

Chet gets stuck inside an elevator at the high school along with one other faculty member and the school's cleaning lady

EP 17

Lover's Quarrel

Chet tries to get his ever arguing aunt and uncle to stop fighting and treat each other with kindness and respect. Veter

EP 18

The Worst Crook That Ever Lived

Chet is asked to help straighten out Raymond, a youngster who has a penchant for stealing. In an effort to keep Raymond

EP 19

The Gumball Incident

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

EP 20

Goodbye Cruel World

Wally Cox guest stars in this episode as a shy man lacking in self confidence. With Chet's help, he builds up the nerve

EP 21

Driven to Distraction

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

EP 22

The Blind Date

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

EP 23

How You Play the Game

Chet is in the running for the city handball championship. He defeats his semi-final opponent, using psychological tacti

EP 24

The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson

Big Bronson, an old high school classmate of Chet's, is coming to town for a visit. Chet recalls having a past dispute w

EP 25

This Mouth Is Rated X

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

EP 26

Really Cool

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

EP 1

Anytime You're Ready, C.K.

The Holmes High School football team is on a losing streak, so the team asks Chet if they can have game films to help de

EP 2

Open House

One of Chet's fellow teachers from the high school is a part time real estate agent. Chet spends a weekend helping him o

EP 3

Is There a Doctor in the Hospital?

Chet injures his back during his gym class, and needs to be taken to the hospital. Upon arrival, he has difficulty tryin

EP 4

There Must Be a Party

A female student at the high school is convinced she is destined to be an actress and is certain she will win an acting

EP 5

The Old Man of 4-C

Will Geer guest stars in this episode as a lonesome elderly man looking for companionship. He befriends Chet, and become

EP 6

The Lincoln Letter

Chet inherits a valuable letter which originally came from Abraham Lincoln. Only catch, the letter is misplaced and need

EP 7

The Runaways

Chet is sent out to track down and find a runaway boy. He succeeds, and they spend the day together. After sharing a few

EP 8

The Artist

Chet helps out a talented youngster who wants to become an artist. Chet disputes however, when the youngster chooses Che

EP 9

March of the Antelopes

Chet is in charge of a group of youngsters and is supposed to take them on an overnight camping trip. They set out to th

EP 10

The Deluge (1)

A driving rainstorm is pounding the Los Angeles area. Chet's next door neighbor is due to have her baby and is unable to

EP 11

The Deluge (2)

Conclusion of a two part episode. Chet helps an expectant mother deliver her baby at home during a driving rainstorm.

EP 12

Swann's Way

Don Knotts guest stars in this episode as a shifty repossessor who's trying to repossess Chet's television set.

EP 13

The Poet

A male student at the high school enjoys writing poetry, but doesn't want his friends to find out, fearing ridicule. Che

EP 14

Teacher of the Year

Upon winning the award for Teacher of the Year, Chet has a difficult time convincing the other teachers to attend the ba

EP 15

Each According to Appetite

Students at the high school organize a lockout of the teachers cafeteria, requesting that they have input over what food

EP 16

Viva Ortega

Chet tutors a Mexican immigrant who is studying to become a United States citizen.

EP 17

Miraculous Martin

Dick Van Dyke guest stars in this episode as Miraculous Martin, an out of work magician who's trying to stay sober and p

EP 18

The Sesame Street Rumble

Chet has a large TV antenna installed so he can watch the big Rams/Packers football game. Many teachers from the high sc

EP 19

The Generation Gap

Chet's mother is going out of town, so Chet's father comes to stay with him while she is away. As they spend time togeth

EP 20

Tobacco Road

Chet aids a fellow teacher from the high school who's trying to quit smoking. Herb Edelman guest stars as Mr. Maher, the

EP 21

A Dirty Business

Chet is at odds with a student at the high school who wants to be a spy. Because the student is a fast runner, Chet want

EP 22

The Barber Shop

Chet visits the local barber shop for a haircut. While there, he gets involved in a dispute with the barber and another

EP 23

Power of the Trees

Elsa Lanchester guest stars as an eccentric woman who recruits Chet to help save a tree from being cut down at a constru

EP 24

The Green-Eyed Monster

A male student from the high school seeks Chet's advice regarding love and jealousy. As it turns out, Chet could use a l

EP 25

The Long Road Back

John Marley guest stars in this episode as a wealthy, eccentric man who wants to relive his childhood. He seeks Chet's h

EP 26

The Saturday Game

A young Jewish boy joins Chet's little league baseball team. Saturday is the day of the big game, and the boy is forced

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