S1·E1 Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 20, 1984
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- Jay Sandrich
- Writers
- Michael J. Leeson, Ed. Weinberger
- Score
- 8.2/10 (5 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 D's. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as he feels that he is destined to be a ""regular person."" Cliff uses Monopoly money to teach him about the economic realities that many blue-collar workers must face. He assures Theo that he only wants him to try his best. Cliff is alarmed to meet Denise's latest beau, a former merchant marine who once spent time in a Turkish prison.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Cosby Show air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson') originally aired on September 20, 1984.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in The Cosby Show Season 1 Episode 1?
Clair is furious when Theo brings home a report card with 4 D's. He tells Cliff that he has no intention of going to college, as he feels that he is destined to be a ""regular person."" Cliff uses Monopoly money to teach him about the economic realities that many blue-collar workers must face. He...
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