The Cosby Show (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1984, The Cosby Show is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
Who’s in it. The Cosby Show stars Bill Cosby as Heathcliff Huxtable, Phylicia Rashād as Clair Huxtable, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theo Huxtable and Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Cosby Show has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cosby Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cosby Show tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cosby Show (1984)?
- In US, The Cosby Show is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cosby Show worth watching?
- The Cosby Show holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cosby Show?
- The Cosby Show stars Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe and Lisa Bonet.
- When was The Cosby Show released?
- The Cosby Show was released in 1984.