A Different World 1987
What is A Different World?
A Different World is a television series that serves as a spin-off from The Cosby Show. The program is set at Hillman College, which is a fictional mixed but historically black college located in the state of Virginia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 144
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1987
- Last aired
- Jul 9, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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A Different World is a television series that serves as a spin-off from The Cosby Show. The program is set at Hillman College, which is a fictional mixed but historically black college located in the state of Virginia. Initially, the narrative centered on the character Denise Huxtable and the lives of the students attending the institution. Following the departure of Bonet after the first season, the focus of the series shifted toward other characters. The remainder of the show primarily highlighted the experiences of a Southern belle named Whitley Gilbert and a mathematics whiz named Dwayne Wayne. Throughout its run, the series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities as part of the student life at the college. The provided sources regarding the definition and synonyms of the word different do not contain further information about the plot, production, or cast of the television series.
Should you watch it?
“A Different World follows the lives of students attending the fictional historically black Hillman College in Virginia.”
- focuses on life at a historically black college
- depicts major fraternities and sororities
- cast changes occur after the first season
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories set in an academic environment.
The series focuses on the social and academic experiences of college students.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Reconcilable Differences Sep 24, 1987
- E2 Pilot Oct 1, 1987
- E3 Porky de Bergerac Oct 15, 1987
- E4 Those Who Can't... Tutor Oct 22, 1987
- E5 War of the Words Oct 29, 1987
- E6 Rudy and the Snow Queen Nov 5, 1987
- E7 Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You Nov 19, 1987
- E8 If Chosen, I May Not Run Dec 3, 1987
- E9 Romancing Mr. Stone Dec 10, 1987
- E10 The Gift of the Magi Dec 17, 1987
- E11 Does He or Doesn't He? Jan 7, 1988
- E12 Advise and Descent Jan 14, 1988
- E13 The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic Jan 21, 1988
- E14 Wild Child Feb 4, 1988
- E15 Dr. Cupid Feb 11, 1988
- E16 The Show Must Go On Feb 18, 1988
- E17 Mr. Hillman Feb 25, 1988
- E18 Speech Therapy Mar 10, 1988
- E19 Clair's Last Stand Mar 24, 1988
- E20 If Only for One Night Apr 28, 1988
- E21 Come Back, Little Eggby May 5, 1988
- E22 My Dinner With Theo Jul 7, 1988
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Dr. War is Hell Oct 6, 1988
- E2 Two Gentlemen of Hillman Oct 13, 1988
- E3 Some Enchanted Late Afternoon Oct 27, 1988
- E4 Dream Lover Nov 3, 1988
- E5 Three Girls Three Nov 10, 1988
- E6 If You Like Pilgrim Coladas Nov 17, 1988
- E7 A Stepping Stone Dec 1, 1988
- E8 Life With Father Dec 8, 1988
- E9 All's Fair Dec 15, 1988
- E10 Radio Free Hillman Jan 5, 1989
- E11 It Happened One Night Jan 12, 1989
- E12 I've Got the Muse in Me Jan 26, 1989
- E13 Risky Business Feb 2, 1989
- E14 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Feb 9, 1989
- E15 For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage Feb 23, 1989
- E16 It's Greek to Me Mar 2, 1989
- E17 The Thing About Women Mar 9, 1989
- E18 High Anxiety Mar 16, 1989
- E19 Take This Job and Love It Mar 23, 1989
- E20 No Means No Mar 30, 1989
- E21 Citizen Wayne Apr 27, 1989
- E22 There's No Place Like Home May 4, 1989
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Strangers on a Plane Sep 21, 1989
- E2 The Heat Is On Oct 12, 1989
- E3 The Hat Makes the Man Oct 19, 1989
- E4 To Have and Have Not Oct 26, 1989
- E5 Forever Hold Your Peace Nov 2, 1989
- E6 Delusions of Daddyhood Nov 9, 1989
- E7 Wedding Bells From Hell Nov 16, 1989
- E8 Great Expectations Nov 30, 1989
- E9 Answered Prayers Dec 7, 1989
- E10 For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls Dec 21, 1989
- E11 Under One Roof Jan 4, 1990
- E12 Here's to Old Friends Jan 11, 1990
- E13 The Power of the Pen Jan 18, 1990
- E14 Pride and Prejudice Jan 25, 1990
- E15 Success, Lies and Videotape Feb 8, 1990
- E16 A World Alike Feb 15, 1990
- E17 That's the Trouble With You All Feb 22, 1990
- E18 A Campfire Story Mar 1, 1990
- E19 Hillman Isn't Through With You Yet Mar 8, 1990
- E20 21 Candles Mar 15, 1990
- E21 Sweet Charity Mar 29, 1990
- E22 Soldier Boy Apr 5, 1990
- E23 Getaway (1) Apr 19, 1990
- E24 Getaway (2) Apr 26, 1990
- E25 Perhaps Love May 3, 1990
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 Everything Must Change Sep 20, 1990
- E2 How Bittersweet It Is Sep 27, 1990
- E3 Blues for Nobody's Child Oct 4, 1990
- E4 Whitley's Last Supper Oct 11, 1990
- E5 The Goodwill Games Oct 18, 1990
- E6 Tales From the Exam Zone Oct 25, 1990
- E7 Good Help Is Hard to Fire Nov 8, 1990
- E8 Love Thy Neighbor Nov 15, 1990
- E9 Time Keeps on Slippin' Nov 29, 1990
- E10 The Apple Doesn't Fall Dec 6, 1990
- E11 I'm Dreaming of a Wayne Christmas Dec 13, 1990
- E12 War and Peace Jan 10, 1991
- E13 Ex-Communication Jan 31, 1991
- E14 Risk Around the Dollar Feb 7, 1991
- E15 Love, Hillman-Style Feb 14, 1991
- E16 A Word in Edgewise Feb 21, 1991
- E17 Ms. Understanding Feb 28, 1991
- E18 The Cash Isn't Always Greener Mar 7, 1991
- E19 How Great Thou Art Mar 14, 1991
- E20 It's Showtime at Hillman Mar 21, 1991
- E21 Sister to Sister, Sister Mar 28, 1991
- E22 Monet Is the Root of All Evil Apr 4, 1991
- E23 If I Should Die Before I Wake Apr 11, 1991
- E24 Never Can Say Goodbye Apr 25, 1991
- E25 To Be Continued May 2, 1991
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 We've Only Just Begun Sep 19, 1991
- E2 The Dwayne Mutiny Sep 26, 1991
- E3 Home Is Where the Fire Is Oct 3, 1991
- E4 Almost Working Girl Oct 10, 1991
- E5 In the Eye of the Storm Oct 17, 1991
- E6 Rule Number One Oct 24, 1991
- E7 Baby, I'm a Star Oct 31, 1991
- E8 Liza Who-Little Nov 7, 1991
- E9 To Tell the Truth Nov 14, 1991
- E10 Do You Take This Woman? Nov 21, 1991
- E11 Mammy Dearest Dec 5, 1991
- E12 Twelve Steps of Christmas Dec 19, 1991
- E13 Just Another Four-Letter Word Jan 2, 1992
- E14 Cats in the Cradle Jan 16, 1992
- E15 Prisoner of Love Jan 23, 1992
- E16 Bedroom at the Top Jan 30, 1992
- E17 May the Best Man Win Feb 13, 1992
- E18 Kiss You Back Feb 20, 1992
- E19 Conflict of Interest Feb 27, 1992
- E20 Sellmates Mar 12, 1992
- E21 Do the Write Thing Apr 2, 1992
- E22 Love Taps Apr 23, 1992
- E23 Special Delivery May 7, 1992
- E24 Save the Best for Last (1) May 14, 1992
- E25 Save the Best for Last (2) May 14, 1992
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The show is set at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college located in Virginia.
Is this a spin-off?
Yes, the series is a spin-off of The Cosby Show.
Who are the primary characters?
The series initially centered on Denise Huxtable before shifting focus to Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne.
Does the show feature Greek life?
Yes, the series frequently depicts members of major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Did the cast change?
Yes, the focus of the series changed following the departure of Bonet after the first season.