The Bill Cosby Show (1969)
The Bill Cosby Show is an American situation comedy that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made in the series. It marked Bill Cosby's first solo foray in television, after his co-starring role with Robert Culp in I Spy. The series also marked the first time an African American starred in his or her own eponymous comedy series.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Fatal Phone Call1969-09-14 · 30mWhile out jogging, Chet hears the telephone ringing inside a phone booth. He hesitates, but decides to answer. As a result, Chet ends up getting involved in a dispute between an au
- 2 2. Lullaby and Goodnight1969-09-21 · 30mChet is having difficulty sleeping at night, due to the new neighbor across the street who's dog won't stop barking.
- 3 3. The Best Hook Shot in the World1969-09-28 · 30mA short, but talented youngster with an unusual hook shot is determined to make the Holmes High School basketball team, where Chet is coach. He makes the team, after defeating Chet
- 4 4. A Girl Named Punkin1969-10-05 · 30mChet does volunteer work for the local community center, a place for underpriviledged children. He is having problems with Punkin, a young girl who is unresponsive and stays to her
- 5 5. Rules is Rules1969-10-12 · 30mChet goes to great lengths to obtain a valve needle which he needs in order to inflate basketballs for his gym class.
- 6 6. Let X Equal a Lousy Weekend1969-10-26 · 30mWhen Chet is forced to fill in as a substitute algebra teacher, he comes across a word problem that he is unable to solve for the class. So, he spends most of his weekend trying to
- 7 7. To Kincaid, with Love1969-11-02 · 30mChet is receiving attention from a female student of the high school. He thinks she has a crush on him, but the girl is actually trying to set Chet up with her mother.
- 8 8. The Killer Instinct1969-11-09 · 30mChet is having problems with a proud father who insists that his son make the high school football team. Trouble is, the kid just doesn't have what it takes and is not cut out to p
- 9 9. The Substitute1969-11-16 · 30mChet starts dating a substitute teacher from the high school, and has difficulty finding time to spend alone with her.
- 10 10. Brotherly Love1969-11-23 · 30mChet's brother Brian moves in with Chet after having an argument with his wife. Brian spoils Chet's plans for the evening, then hilarity ensues when they attempt to sleep in the sa
- 11 11. Going the Route1969-11-30 · 30mChet's nephew is in bed with a cold. Chet is asked and agrees to substitute for his nephew in the morning paper route.
- 12 12. A Word from Our Sponsor1969-12-07 · 30mA chance encounter on the street leads Chet to try out, and eventually to get hired, for a job playing an athletic coach in a breakfast cereal television commercial. Chet discovers
- 13 13. A Christmas Ballad1969-12-21 · 30mChet helps a down on his luck old timer capture the spirit of Christmas. Rex Ingram guest stars.
- 14 14. Home Remedy1969-12-28 · 30mChet is home with a cold, and is unable to rest because all his relatives come over offering their cure-alls and remedies.
- 15 15. Growing Growing Grown1970-01-04 · 30mChet is asked to chaperone at a high school dance. Chet's car is not available, he ends up borrowing his brothers garbage truck to drive his date to the dance. At the dance, Chet t
- 16 16. The Elevator Doesn't Stop Here Anymore1970-01-11 · 30mChet gets stuck inside an elevator at the high school along with one other faculty member and the school's cleaning lady. They entertain each other until help arrives. Henry Fonda
- 17 17. Lover's Quarrel1970-01-18 · 30mChet tries to get his ever arguing aunt and uncle to stop fighting and treat each other with kindness and respect. Veteran actors Mantan Moreland and Jackie ""Moms"" Mabley guest s
- 18 18. The Worst Crook That Ever Lived1970-01-25 · 30mChet is asked to help straighten out Raymond, a youngster who has a penchant for stealing. In an effort to keep Raymond out of trouble, Chet finds a spot for him on his little leag
- 19 19. The Gumball Incident1970-02-01 · 30mChet is wrongfully accused and arrested for breaking a gumball machine. Tom Bosley guest stars as Cookie Maharg.
- 20 20. Goodbye Cruel World1970-02-08 · 30mWally Cox guest stars in this episode as a shy man lacking in self confidence. With Chet's help, he builds up the nerve to ask a woman out on a date. She rejects him, and he wants
- 21 21. Driven to Distraction1970-02-15 · 30mDrivers ed instructor Chet tries to teach a nervous student how to drive. Very funny episode.
- 22 22. The Blind Date1970-03-01 · 30mChet reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date, and ends up falling in love. Cicely Tyson guest stars as Chet's love interest.
- 23 23. How You Play the Game1970-03-08 · 30mChet is in the running for the city handball championship. He defeats his semi-final opponent, using psychological tactics. In the final match however, Chet has the tables turned o
- 24 24. The Return of Big, Bad, Bubba Bronson1970-03-22 · 30mBig Bronson, an old high school classmate of Chet's, is coming to town for a visit. Chet recalls having a past dispute with Bronson, and fears revenge. Chet meets ex prize fighter
- 25 25. This Mouth Is Rated X1970-03-29 · 30mChet is unsure how to handle one of his basketball players who is constantly letting profanities slip out of his mouth.
- 26 26. Really Cool1970-04-05 · 30mChet is asked to tell a few stories about his life for a forthcoming article in the Holmes High School newspaper.
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