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  • NBC
  • Sep 19, 1991
  • NBC
  • Sep 19, 1991

Summary In this spin-off from the popular sitcom The Cosby Show, Denise Huxtable enters her sophomore year at Hillman, alma mater of her parents and grandfather, where she moves into Gilbert Hall and shares a dorm room with 26-year-old Jaleesa Vinson and talkative new roommate Maggie Lauten. Also included in the first season cast were obnoxious ...

Created By: Bill Cosby

  • NBC
  • Sep 19, 1991
  • NBC
  • Sep 19, 1991
A Different World
Season 5
6 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 19, 1991
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Summary In this spin-off from the popular sitcom The Cosby Show, Denise Huxtable enters her sophomore year at Hillman, alma mater of her parents and grandfather, where she moves into Gilbert Hall and shares a dorm room with 26-year-old Jaleesa Vinson and talkative new roommate Maggie Lauten. Also included in the first season cast were obnoxious ...

Created By: Bill Cosby

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Episode 1 • Sep 19, 1991 • 22 m
We've Only Just Begun
Dwayne and Whitley start their new lives together as an engaged couple. while they also have a new set for the dorm and welcome some new freshman.
Episode 2 • Sep 26, 1991 • 22 m
The Dwayne Mutiny
Dwayne is under a lot of stress after being so over occupied while Juleesa starts her own business from home after not finding a suitable place elsewhere.
Episode 3 • Oct 3, 1991 • 22 m
Home Is Where the Fire Is
Lena is caught cooking up her special gumbo in the dorms and faces suspension.
Episode 4 • Oct 10, 1991 • 22 m
Almost Working Girl
Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency to E.H. Wright, but problems ensue when Freddie is hired and disagrees with her boss on affirmative action.
Episode 5 • Oct 17, 1991 • 22 m
In the Eye of the Storm
The Pit becomes a refuge when a hurricane approaches Hillman; Ron tries to convince Freddie to play a demo tape of his band on her radio show.
Episode 6 • Oct 24, 1991 • 22 m
Rule Number One
Lena falls for her teacher Dwayne. Ron tries reselling defective cosmetics from a TV ad.
Episode 7 • Oct 31, 1991 • 22 m
Baby, I'm a Star
Kim's new-found arrogance loses her a spot in Ron's band; Col. Taylor frets over his age.
Episode 8 • Nov 7, 1991 • 22 m
Liza Who-Little
Whitley's evil look-alike cousin Liza visits Hillman and stirs up trouble when she sets her sights on Ron.
Episode 9 • Nov 14, 1991 • 22 m
To Tell the Truth
The stress of wedding planning pushes Whitley and Dwayne's relationship past the breaking point.
Episode 10 • Nov 21, 1991 • 22 m
Do You Take This Woman?
Episode 11 • Dec 5, 1991 • 22 m
Mammy Dearest
Episode 12 • Dec 19, 1991 • 22 m
Twelve Steps of Christmas
Whitley and Dwayne struggle with their first holiday apart. The Taylor Family is having a conflict of interest over Christmas traditions. Therapist, Dr. Langhorne advises everyone to holiday cheer.
Episode 13 • Jan 2, 1992 • 22 m
Just Another Four-Letter Word
Dwayne becomes frustrated with Ron's inability to pay his fair share; Whitley, Kim and Lena intervene when they see Freddie losing herself in her relationship with Shazza.
Episode 14 • Jan 16, 1992 • 22 m
The Cat's in the Cradle
Episode 15 • Jan 23, 1992 • 30 m
Prisoner of Love
Freddie's pen pal, Jamal, is an ex-con and he visits Hillman, where Whitley is drawn to him. Ron and Dwayne get involved and find an expensive camera and other items in Jamal's belongings and accuse him of stealing.
Episode 16 • Jan 30, 1992 • 22 m
Bedroom at the Top
When Whitley is promoted at work, she is faced with sexual harassment by her new boss. Colonel Taylor is thrilled to learn Terrence has finally chosen a career, until he finds out it's dance.
Episode 17 • Feb 13, 1992 • 22 m
May the Best Man Win
Byron Douglas is impressed with Whitley's fund raising skills and asks her to help with his Senate campaign. Mr. Gaines has troubles with the lease at The Pit and Byron gets involved.
Episode 18 • Feb 20, 1992 • 22 m
Kiss You Back
Episode 19 • Feb 27, 1992 • 22 m
Conflict of Interest
After Whitley and Dwayne spend the night together, they avoid speaking about their feelings. Charmaine and Lance (from The Cosby Show) visit Hillman.
Episode 20 • Mar 12, 1992 • 22 m
Sellmates
Ron is intrigued by a female con artist. Kim fears she won't be accepted to medical school.
Episode 21 • Apr 2, 1992 • 22 m
Do the Write Thing
Episode 22 • Apr 23, 1992 • 22 m
Love Taps
Events take a tragic turn at the dorm when Lena suspects a rapper named Dion is abusing Gina.
Episode 23 • May 7, 1992 • 22 m
Special Delivery
Episode 24 • May 14, 1992 • 24 m
Save the Best for Last: Part 1
As Whitley prepares for life with Byron, she is left torn after Dwayne visits her on the night before her wedding day.
Episode 25 • May 21, 1992 • 23 m
Save the Best for Last: Part 2
Surprise and shock are the themes of Whitley's and Byron's wedding day.
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