Episode
The Cosby Show: Theo's Gift
Overview
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Details
- Series
- The Cosby Show
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1989-10-19
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Theo's Gift is Episode 5 in Season 6 of The Cosby Show. It aired on 1989-10-19. The runtime is 22 min.
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