
"The Cosby Show" centers on the lives of the Huxtables: obstetrician Cliff and his lawyer wife Claire, their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa and Rudy, and son Theo. Based on the standup comedy of Bill Cosby, the show focused on his observations of family life. Although based on comedy, the series also addresses some more serious topics, such as learning disabilities and teen pregnancy.

Elvin's mother and Clair use Sondra's strep throat as an excuse to take the babies.

Cliff and Clair are reluctant to let Theo go with his class on an Egyptian archaeological dig.

Denise returns from Africa with a husband (Joseph C. Phillips) and a stepdaughter (Raven-Symoné).

Cliff has to help when Theo and his roommates have trouble with their new landlord.