Episode
The Cosby Show: The Day the Spores Landed
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Cosby Show
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1989-11-09
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
The Day the Spores Landed is Episode 8 in Season 6 of The Cosby Show. It aired on 1989-11-09. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 7: 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.
Episode 9: 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.
More episodes from this season
Episode 6: Denise Kendall: Babysitter
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Episode 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.
Episode 5: 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.
Episode 11: Cliff la Dolce
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
Episode 4: 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 3: 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.
Episode 13: Elvin Pays for Dinner
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
Episode 2: 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.
Episode 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.