Cosby 1996
What is Cosby?
The television series "Cosby" is an American situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000. The program features a cast that includes Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked together on the NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show." The series is loosely based on the British sitcom "One Foot in the Grave." Cosby and Rashād's characters are neighbors of a woman portrayed by Madeline Kahn
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 97
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1996
- Last aired
- Sep 27, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 97 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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The television series "Cosby" is an American situation comedy that aired on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000. The program features a cast that includes Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked together on the NBC sitcom "The Cosby Show." The series is loosely based on the British sitcom "One Foot in the Grave." Cosby and Rashād's characters are neighbors of a woman portrayed by Madeline Kahn, who appeared in the series until her death in 1999.
Should you watch it?
“Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād reunite for a family‑friendly sitcom about everyday mishaps.”
- Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād’s chemistry from The Cosby Show returns
- Family‑friendly humor suitable for all ages
- Relies on familiar sitcom formulas
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic 90s sitcoms with gentle family humor.
The series offers light, family‑oriented comedy with no explicit content, making it appropriate for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 16, 1996
- E2 It's My Party Sep 23, 1996
- E3 Neighborhood Watch Sep 30, 1996
- E4 Happily Ever Hilton Oct 7, 1996
- E5 The Best Little Antique Shop in Astoria Oct 14, 1996
- E6 One Foot in Your Mouth Oct 21, 1996
- E7 Natural Born Debtors Oct 28, 1996
- E8 The Two Mr. Lucases Nov 4, 1996
- E9 No Nudes is Good Nudes Nov 11, 1996
- E10 Basketball Story Nov 18, 1996
- E11 Guard Almighty Nov 25, 1996
- E12 The Broken Reflection Dec 2, 1996
- E13 Tempus Lucas Dec 16, 1996
- E14 Guess Whose President is Coming to Dinner? Jan 6, 1997
- E15 Brave New Hilton Jan 13, 1997
- E16 Lucas Platonicus Feb 3, 1997
- E17 Valentine's Day Feb 10, 1997
- E18 Florida Feb 17, 1997
- E19 Anniversary Waltz Feb 24, 1997
- E20 That Darn Cat Mar 3, 1997
- E21 I'm OK, You're Hilton Mar 10, 1997
- E22 The Return of the Charlites Apr 28, 1997
- E23 My Dinner with Methuselah May 5, 1997
- E24 Hilton's Playland May 12, 1997
- E25 Social Insecurity May 19, 1997
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 About My Life Sep 15, 1997
- E2 Wake up and Smell the Coffeehouse Sep 22, 1997
- E3 The Rules Sep 29, 1997
- E4 Two Cents Oct 6, 1997
- E5 Older and Out Oct 13, 1997
- E6 Lucas Smartypantsicus Oct 20, 1997
- E7 Last Man Standing Oct 27, 1997
- E8 Dating Games Nov 3, 1997
- E9 The Pilot (Not the Pilot) Nov 10, 1997
- E10 Lucas Raymondicus Nov 17, 1997
- E11 Shall We Dance Nov 24, 1997
- E12 The Two Hilton Lucases Dec 15, 1997
- E13 A Team of His Own Jan 5, 1998
- E14 Brazil Jan 12, 1998
- E15 Old Yeller Jan 19, 1998
- E16 Out to Launch Feb 2, 1998
- E17 Fifteen Minutes of Fame Feb 23, 1998
- E18 Mud Mar 2, 1998
- E19 Enter Lucas Mar 9, 1998
- E20 1040 - Not So EZ Apr 6, 1998
- E21 Men are from Mars, Women are from Astoria Apr 27, 1998
- E22 On the Rocks May 4, 1998
- E23 Love Intervention May 11, 1998
- E24 The First Gentleman May 18, 1998
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Now Is the Time, the Walrus Said Sep 21, 1998
- E2 Do Not Overheat Sep 28, 1998
- E3 Chemistry Oct 5, 1998
- E4 Lucas Discordia Oct 12, 1998
- E5 The Greatest Gift Oct 19, 1998
- E6 Lucas Matriculus Oct 26, 1998
- E7 Playground Scar Nov 2, 1998
- E8 The Episode Episode Nov 9, 1998
- E9 Judgment Day Nov 16, 1998
- E10 Turkey Day Nov 23, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 30, 1998
- E12 The Awful Truth Jan 11, 1999
- E13 Episode 13 Jan 18, 1999
- E14 Lucas Absentia Jan 25, 1999
- E15 False Alarm Feb 1, 1999
- E16 A Very Nice Dance Feb 8, 1999
- E17 Ol' Betsy Feb 15, 1999
- E18 Afterschool Delight Feb 22, 1999
- E19 Will Power Mar 1, 1999
- E20 Lucas Illuminus Mar 17, 1999
- E21 Timerity Apr 5, 1999
- E22 The Party's Over Apr 26, 1999
- E23 The Vesey Method May 3, 1999
- E24 He Who Hesitates is Lucas May 10, 1999
- E25 War Stories May 17, 1999
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 My Spy Sep 29, 1999
- E2 The Wedding Oct 6, 1999
- E3 Book 'Em, Griff O Oct 13, 1999
- E4 Lucas Apocalypse Oct 20, 1999
- E5 A Teacher's Life Oct 27, 1999
- E6 There's Something About Hilton Nov 3, 1999
- E7 Superstar Nov 17, 1999
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 27, 2001
- E9 The Parent Trap Dec 15, 1999
- E10 One for the Books Dec 22, 1999
- E11 Loving Madeline Dec 29, 1999
- E12 The Hilton Hilton Jan 14, 2000
- E13 Chilly Scenes of Winter Golf Jan 21, 2000
- E14 To Catch a Thief Jan 28, 2000
- E15 Raising Paranoia Mar 3, 2000
- E16 It's a Wonderful Wife Mar 10, 2000
- E17 Perfect Valentine Mar 31, 2000
- E18 A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time Apr 7, 2000
- E19 Thursday's Child Apr 14, 2000
- E20 Kids Eat the Darndest Things Apr 14, 2000
- E21 A Long Night's Journey Apr 21, 2000
- E22 The Song Remains the Same Apr 28, 2000
- E23 Episode 23 May 3, 2000
Frequently asked questions
When did Cosby originally air?
Cosby aired on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000.
Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād.
What is the show’s premise?
It is a sitcom loosely based on the British series One Foot in the Grave.
Which network broadcast the series?
Cosby was broadcast on the CBS network.
Who played the neighbor Pauline?
Madeline Kahn portrayed the neighbor, Pauline, until her death in 1999.