A Different World (1987)

Rating 7.2 78

Seasons6

Episodes144

StatusEnded

A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

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Created by: Bill Cosby
Cast: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers
Network: NBC
First aired: Sep 24, 1987
Last aired: Jul 9, 1993
Episode runtime: 22m
Type: Scripted
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Production: Carsey-Werner Company, Bill Cosby

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

22 episodes · 1987

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E11. Reconcilable DifferencesSep 24, 1987 · 30m 6.0During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past.

E22. PilotOct 1, 1987 · 30m 5.0Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.

E33. Porky de BergeracOct 15, 1987 · 30m 8.0Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.

E44. Those Who Can't... TutorOct 22, 1987 · 30m 8.0Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.

E55. War of the WordsOct 29, 1987 · 30m 8.0Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.

E66. Rudy and the Snow QueenNov 5, 1987 · 30m 8.0Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.

E77. Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouNov 19, 1987 · 30m 8.0The girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo inevitable.

E88. If Chosen, I May Not RunDec 3, 1987 · 30m 7.0In the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running out of steam.

E99. Romancing Mr. StoneDec 10, 1987 · 30m 7.0A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.

E1010. The Gift of the MagiDec 17, 1987 · 30m 7.0Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.

E1111. Does He or Doesn't He?Jan 7, 1988 · 30m 8.0Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.

E1212. Advise and DescentJan 14, 1988 · 30m 7.0During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.

E1313. The Prime of Miss Lettie BosticJan 21, 1988 · 30m 7.0Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.

E1414. Wild ChildFeb 4, 1988 · 30m 7.0Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.

E1515. Dr. CupidFeb 11, 1988 · 30m 8.0Dwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love.

E1616. The Show Must Go OnFeb 18, 1988 · 30m 7.0Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.

E1717. Mr. HillmanFeb 25, 1988 · 30m 8.0In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.

E1818. Speech TherapyMar 10, 1988 · 30m 7.0Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.

E1919. Clair's Last StandMar 24, 1988 · 30m 8.0Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.

E2020. If Only for One NightApr 28, 1988 · 30m 8.0Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.

E2121. Come Back, Little EggbyMay 5, 1988 · 30m 7.0A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.

E2222. My Dinner With TheoJul 7, 1988 · 30m 7.0Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.

About A Different World

A Different World (1987) is a comedy, family TV series created by Bill Cosby, starring Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer.

Watch every episode of A Different World online free in HD on VID-SRC, including the latest episode, season 6 episode 25.

Cast

Jasmine GuyWhitley Gilbert

Kadeem HardisonDwayne Wayne

Darryl M. BellRon Johnson

Cree SummerFreddie Brooks

Charnele BrownKim Reese

Lou MyersVernon Gaines

Glynn TurmanColonel Brad Taylor

Ajai SandersGina Devereaux

Karen Malina WhiteCharmaine Brown

Jada Pinkett SmithLena James

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A Different World stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer.

When was A Different World released?

A Different World first aired on Sep 24, 1987.

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A Different World has a runtime of 22m.

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A Different World has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

What genre is A Different World?

A Different World is a comedy, family TV series.

How many seasons and episodes does A Different World have?

A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes.

Is A Different World still airing?

A Different World has ended. The last episode aired on Jul 9, 1993.

Who created A Different World?

A Different World was created by Bill Cosby.

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A Different World airs on NBC.

Who plays the main characters in A Different World?

Whitley Gilbert is played by Jasmine Guy. Dwayne Wayne is played by Kadeem Hardison. Ron Johnson is played by Darryl M. Bell. Freddie Brooks is played by Cree Summer.