The Cosby Show (Season 6)

Denise: The Saga Continues (Episode 1)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-09-21

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

Surf's Up (Episode 2)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-09-28

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.

I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd (Episode 3)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-10-05

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.

Denise Kendall: Navy Wife (Episode 4)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-10-12

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.

Theo's Gift (Episode 5)

Writer: Mark St. Germain

Air date: 1989-10-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

Denise Kendall: Babysitter (Episode 6)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-10-26

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

Shall We Dance? (Episode 7)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-11-02

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

The Day the Spores Landed (Episode 8)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-11-09

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Cliff dreams that men worldwide have become pregnant -- including his son Theo, his sons-in-law Elvin and Martin, and himself. Voice-over by NBC News correspondent John Palmer.

Cliff's Wet Adventure (Episode 9)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-11-16

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables (Episode 10)

Air date: 1989-11-30

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

Cliff la Dolce (Episode 11)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-12-07

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

Getting to Know You (Episode 12)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1989-12-14

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away.

Elvin Pays for Dinner (Episode 13)

Air date: 1990-01-04

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

Cliff's Nightmare (Episode 14)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-01-11

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor (Episode 15)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-01-18

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

The Birthday Party (Episode 16)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-01-25

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Olivia's 4th birthday.

Not Everybody Loves the Blues (Episode 17)

Writer: Mark St. Germain

Air date: 1990-02-01

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King

Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side (Episode 18)

Writer: Ehrich Van Lowe

Air date: 1990-02-08

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

Mr. Sandman (Episode 19)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-02-15

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.

Isn't It Romantic? (Episode 20)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-02-22

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

Theo's Dirty Laundry (Episode 21)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-03-15

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

What's It All About? (Episode 22)

Writer: Carmen Finestra

Air date: 1990-03-22

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

Off to See the Wretched (Episode 23)

Writer: Mark St. Germain

Air date: 1990-04-05

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.

The Moves (Episode 24)

Writer: Mark St. Germain

Air date: 1990-04-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

Live and Learn (Episode 25)

Air date: 1990-04-26

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

The Storyteller (Episode 26)

Writer: Lore Kimbrough

Air date: 1990-05-03

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: "Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.