The Cosby Show: Season 8 (2008)

The Cosby Show appeared on NBC from 1984 to 1992, becoming one of the most popular programs in the history of television. The Cosby Show depicted a close-knit and prosperous African-American family (The Huxtables) that dwelled in New York City. Dr. Heathcliff (OB-GYN) and Clair (attorney) Huxtable were a happily married, dual-profession couple with aspirations of raising their 5 children in an uplifting, positive environment. The Cosby Show held TV's #1 slot for a record 5 consecutive years (1985 to 1990) and stayed in the Top 20 shows for all eight seasons it was on NBC.

If I Were a Bell . . .

So, this is it, the last season's worth of hurrah for the principal cast of The Cosby Show. Just as many changes with just as many laughs as the previous three seasons. Who would ever have guessed at the beginning of the series that Theo would get anywhere close to earning his bachelor's degree? Or that litle Rudy would go through the usual trials and tribulations of a typical American teenager? And, what about Vanessa's of-again-on-again engagement to an older guy that finds her annoying? And, watching all of them is as funny as ever.

We don't actually see Denise Kendall on camera throughout this season, as she and Martin are now living in Singapore (Theo and Olivia plan to visit them at the show's close). And, who ends up moving into the house in their place? Sondra, Elvin - Winnie and Nelson. Who else could bring Dr. Huxtable first to put a playpen over their heads, then to point a dust buster at his own skull? (I ask you, folks!)

But, nothing in the world, funny, dramatic, surrealistic, whatever can match the last scene when Cliff finally repairs the doorbell (malfunctioning throughout that season), grabs hold of Clair and literally dances her out into the audience and through the studio exit. Dancing to the showtune, "If I Were a Bell..."

One of the details of the series finale,"And So, We Commence" is a flashback to the series pilot, when Theo has gotten a report card full of D's and tries to pass it off as a result of not being brilliant like Cliff & Clair. This detail gives this reviewer a certain attitude about the series on the whole. It really wasn't as much about Dr. Huxtable or the family on the whole. It was about Theo and his struggles to harness his true intellectual potential. [Certainly, he had the greatest character arc and was the focus of both the first and last episodes.] I wonder if Malcolm realizes this. August 3, 2008

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I would like chips season 2-7 and Emergercy 5-? as soon as they have them in stock also more of the good family shows in stock thank you marilyn barber June 30, 2008

COSBY is King of TV!

I have waited for years to get all seasons of The Cosby Show on DVD. Not only is this man and his hit show class acts, but also they both exude humor and intelligence. Seasons 7 and 8 have the added "play all" episodes feature - which is great! The packaging and menus on the dvd were done very well and are easy to navigate. Even in the 8th season, the show was still funny and relevant.

It has been said by some that The Cosby Show wasn't realistic. There were many realistic aspects of the show, but I believe Mr. Cosby's point was to make us laugh and to inspire his audience.

He succeeded! June 28, 2008

Not the best season but still great

This was the final season - so sad - but it was probably good it went when it did. My kids have loved watching each season but were also sad when they watched the final episode. June 16, 2008

Fantastic

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6GEEI The Cosby Show: Season 7]]This is just a fantastic show. Fun for the whole family without bad language and negativ humore. Fun for everybody! I love this show!!! May 17, 2008

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