Cosby (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Cosby is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program stars Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked with Cosby in the 1984–1992 NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Madeline Kahn portrayed their neighbor, Pauline, until her death in 1999.
Who’s in it. Cosby stars Bill Cosby as Hilton Lucas, Phylicia Rashād as Ruth Lucas, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh as Erica Lucas and Doug E. Doug as Griffin Vesey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cosby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cosby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cosby tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cosby (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cosby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cosby worth watching?
- Cosby holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cosby?
- Cosby stars Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Doug E. Doug and Madeline Kahn.
- When was Cosby released?
- Cosby was released in 1996.