
"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.

Cliff and his neighbor chaperon Olivia's kindergarten class field trip; Theo's fundraising T-shirts are unusual.

Russell and Carrie scrutinize Vanessa's fiancé, Dabnis, who is busy helping Cliff install a refrigerator.

Rudy, rebelling against being treated as a child, sneaks out to an over-16 dance club.

Cliff's lecture at the community center is met with skepticism, so he decides to have a group discussion instead.