The Cosby Show (1984)
A witty, wholesome family comedy unfolds with heartwarming, measured rhythms in Brooklyn.
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
How intense is The Cosby Show?
The Cosby Show has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome and dry. Rated TV-PG.
What The Cosby Show feels like
- Tone
- cozyheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightBackground
Where to stream The Cosby Show
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Cosby Show for you?
Is The Cosby Show scary?
No. The Cosby Show is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Cosby Show gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Cosby Show sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Cosby Show OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Cosby Show?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream The Cosby Show?
The Cosby Show is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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