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Series · NBC

The Cosby Show

1984–19928 seasons201 episodes24 min

The Cosby Show is a American series that premiered on NBC in 1984 and ran until 1992. 8 seasons and 201 episodes. Created by Ed. Weinberger, Michael J. Leeson.

NBC logoOriginal networkNBCbroadcast network · 1331 shows on record
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On air 1984–1992: 9 years

Key facts

Network
NBC
Format
Series
Premiere
September 20, 1984
Finale
April 30, 1992
Years on air
9
Seasons
8
Episodes
201
Running time
24 minutes
Genre
Comedy
Language
English
Production
The Carsey-Werner Company
Distributor
Viacom, Netflix
Set in
New York City

Credits

Created byEd. WeinbergerMichael J. LeesonBill Cosby
Executive producersTom WernerBernie KukoffJanet LeahyMarcy Carsey

Cast 10 of 12 on record

Cast memberRole
Bill CosbyCliff Huxtable
Lisa BonetDenise Huxtable
Raven-SymonéOlivia Kendall
Phylicia RashadClair Huxtable
Malcolm-Jamal WarnerTheodore Huxtable
Erika AlexanderPam Tucker
Keshia Knight PulliamRudy Huxtable
Michelle ThomasJustine Phillips
Tempestt BledsoeVanessa Huxtable
Geoffrey OwensElvin Tibideaux