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Season 6
September 21, 1989

Season 6

01. Denise: The Saga Continues

Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

22min
September 21, 1989

02. Surf's Up

After recreating one of Cliff's stories, Theo and his roommates are kicked out of their apartment. First appearance of Keith Diamond as Danny. Guest appearance by Anthony Quinn.

22min
September 28, 1989

03. I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

Vanessa and her friends get drunk playing a drinking game. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara.

Guest appearance by Bill Cosby's real-life daughter Ensa Cosby, upon whom the character Vanessa is loosely based.

22min
October 5, 1989

04. Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

Denise forgets to respond to a letter from the Navy and confirm that she and Martin want housing on the naval base in Rhode Island.

22min
October 12, 1989

05. Theo's Gift

Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

22min
October 19, 1989

06. Denise Kendall: Babysitter

Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

23min
October 26, 1989

07. Shall We Dance?

Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

22min
November 2, 1989

08. The Day the Spores Landed

Cliff dreams that men worldwide have become pregnant -- including his son Theo, his sons-in-law Elvin and Martin, and himself. Voice-over by NBC News correspondent John Palmer.

22min
November 9, 1989

09. Cliff's Wet Adventure

Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

22min
November 16, 1989

10. Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

22min
November 30, 1989

11. Cliff la Dolce

Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

22min
December 7, 1989

12. Getting to Know You

As Christmas approaches, Cliff and Martin get to know each other better. Denise and Martin recreate their wedding ceremony, which allows Cliff to give his daughter away.

22min
December 14, 1989

13. Elvin Pays for Dinner

Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

22min
January 4, 1990

14. Cliff's Nightmare

Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

22min
January 11, 1990

15. Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

22min
January 18, 1990

16. The Birthday Party

Olivia's 4th birthday.

22min
January 25, 1990

17. Not Everybody Loves the Blues

Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King

22min
February 1, 1990

18. Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

22min
February 8, 1990

19. Mr. Sandman

Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.

22min
February 15, 1990

20. Isn't It Romantic?

Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

22min
February 22, 1990

21. Theo's Dirty Laundry

Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

22min
March 15, 1990

22. What's It All About?

Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

22min
March 22, 1990

23. Off to See the Wretched

Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.

22min
April 5, 1990

24. The Moves

The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

22min
April 19, 1990

25. Live and Learn

Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

22min
April 26, 1990

26. The Storyteller

"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.

22min
May 3, 1990