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Series · NBC

A Different World

1987–19936 seasons144 episodes24 min

A Different World is a American series that premiered on NBC in 1987 and ran until 1993. 6 seasons and 144 episodes. Created by Bill Cosby.

NBC logoOriginal networkNBCbroadcast network · 1331 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 1987–1993: 7 years

Key facts

Network
NBC
Format
Series
Premiere
September 24, 1987
Finale
July 10, 1993
Years on air
7
Seasons
6
Episodes
144
Running time
24 minutes
Language
English
Based on
The Cosby Show
Set in
Virginia

Credits

Created byBill Cosby
MusicBill Cosby

Cast 10 of 18 on record

Cast member
Jada Pinkett Smith
Lisa Bonet
Jasmine Guy
Sinbad
Mary Alice
Loretta Devine
Cree Summer
Glynn Turman
Kadeem Hardison
Dawnn Lewis

Awards on record

  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
  • NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Plus 6 nominations recorded in Wikidata.