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A Different World (1987 – 1993)

1987 • 6 seasons • Comedy, Family • TV-PG
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A Different WorldSeason 1

22 episodes · Sep 24, 1987

1. Reconcilable Differences
Sep 24, 1987 · 30m · 7.0

In those initial days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable discovered a certain friction with her roommate, Jaleesa—a twenty-six-year-old freshman whose history remained veiled in an intriguing mystery.

2. Pilot
Oct 1, 1987 · 30m

The consequences of Denise’s careless spending could very well lead to them both losing their place in the dormitory, along with Jaleesa.

3. Porky de Bergerac
Oct 15, 1987 · 30m

Intrigue and questionable maneuvers surface as Denise engages in playful romantic pursuits, while Jaleesa’s election to dorm monitor brings its own set of complexities.

4. Those Who Can't... Tutor
Oct 22, 1987 · 30m

The discovery was startling: Denise’s calculus tutor, Dwayne, found attempting to slip away from Whitley’s window well past curfew.

5. War of the Words
Oct 29, 1987 · 30m

Lisa and Maggie were deeply angered by Whitley’s assertion that women are incapable of achieving success in both their careers and as mothers.

6. Rudy and the Snow Queen
Nov 5, 1987 · 30m

At Hillman, Rudy found herself captivated by Whitley, who seemed determined to mold her into an ideal of feminine grace.

7. Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You
Nov 19, 1987 · 30m

The girls were devising Operation Yogi, an elaborate scheme to liberate the opposing school’s treasured bear-head mascot. However, a surprise visit from Denise’s grandfather guaranteed that some sort of mishap was unavoidable.

8. If Chosen, I May Not Run
Dec 3, 1987 · 30m

Following the Huxtables’ spirited family legacy – known affectionately as “Combustible” – Denise finds herself selected for Hillman’s track team. However, after only a handful of training sessions, her enthusiasm begins to wane and she stru

9. Romancing Mr. Stone
Dec 10, 1987 · 30m

The geology professor seemed to inspire a quiet competition among the women in his class, each vying subtly for his notice.

10. The Gift of the Magi
Dec 17, 1987 · 30m

Whitley’s Secret Santa orchestrated a surprise she hadn’t anticipated: the sudden appearance of her recently separated father, accompanied by a much younger woman he was now seeing.

11. Does He or Doesn't He?
Jan 7, 1988 · 30m

Weary of unwanted attention from men, a graduate student resolved to reverse the dynamic, setting her sights on seduction—specifically, on Dwayne.

12. Advise and Descent
Jan 14, 1988 · 30m

The pressures of final exams took their toll; Denise’s studies faltered as she volunteered her time as a peer counselor, and the students felt the strain in their appearance.

13. The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic
Jan 21, 1988 · 30m

Lettie Bostic, a recent Hillman graduate, serves as the dorm monitor, though her forthright pronouncements are prompting the residents to contemplate rebellion.

14. Wild Child
Feb 4, 1988 · 30m

Lettie quietly intervened on behalf of a student who had been participating in classes without formally registering.

15. Dr. Cupid
Feb 11, 1988 · 30m · 8.0

Seeking a Valentine’s Day companion, Dwayne adopted the on-air identity of “Dr. Cupid,” while Denise employed the same persona to help Lettie reconnect with a former flame.

16. The Show Must Go On
Feb 18, 1988 · 30m

In the play concerning the Garden of Eden, both Denise and Whitley are convinced they hold the lead actor’s undivided affection.

17. Mr. Hillman
Feb 25, 1988 · 30m

Driven by a desire for gender parity, Denise persuaded Dwayne to enter the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant as a competitor to Whitley.

18. Speech Therapy
Mar 10, 1988 · 30m

Whitley secreted an unauthorized humidifier away; Jaleesa worried herself sick about giving an oral presentation; Maggie fumed over the money Denise owed her.

19. Clair's Last Stand
Mar 24, 1988 · 30m

Clair Huxtable arrived at Denise’s, offering both comforting maternal counsel and an unexpected announcement that threatened to disrupt her daughter's carefully laid summer plans.

20. If Only for One Night
Apr 28, 1988 · 30m

Whitley is gripped by anxieties over facing the summer months on her own, while Dwayne attempts a fresh approach with Denise. Meanwhile, Maggie organizes a neighborhood yard sale.

21. Come Back, Little Eggby
May 5, 1988 · 30m

A parenting psychology experiment requires what’s playfully called “egg-doption,” but when Jaleesa misplaces Maggie’s cherished “eggby,” the two women find themselves in a frantic search.

22. My Dinner With Theo
Jul 7, 1988 · 30m

Driven by a desire to bolster her academic standing, Denise asks Theo to join her for a weekend at home, hoping to draw strength from her family.

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