E1 - Denise: The Saga Continues

Aired: September 21, 1989

Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

E2 - Surf's Up

Aired: September 28, 1989

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.

E3 - I'm 'In' With the 'In' Crowd

Aired: October 05, 1989

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.

E4 - Denise Kendall: Navy Wife

Aired: October 12, 1989

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.

E5 - Theo's Gift

Aired: October 19, 1989

Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.

E6 - Denise Kendall: Babysitter

Aired: October 26, 1989

Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).

E7 - Shall We Dance?

Aired: November 02, 1989

Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.

E8 - The Day the Spores Landed

Aired: November 09, 1989

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.

E9 - Cliff's Wet Adventure

Aired: November 16, 1989

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.

E10 - Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables

Aired: November 30, 1989

Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.

E11 - Cliff la Dolce

Aired: December 07, 1989

Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee

E12 - Getting to Know You

Aired: December 14, 1989

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.

E13 - Elvin Pays for Dinner

Aired: January 04, 1990

Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.

E14 - Cliff's Nightmare

Aired: January 11, 1990

Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.

E15 - Denise Kendall: Singles Counselor

Aired: January 18, 1990

Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.

E16 - The Birthday Party

Aired: January 25, 1990

Olivia's 4th birthday.

E17 - Not Everybody Loves the Blues

Aired: February 01, 1990

Theo thinks about proposing to Justine. Kenny, who was "born to sing the blues," gets the chance to sing with a legendary blues singer/guitarist. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearance by B.B. King

E18 - Rudy's Walk on the Wild Side

Aired: February 08, 1990

Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.

E19 - Mr. Sandman

Aired: February 15, 1990

Rudy is forced to take tap dancing lessons for a school project. Cliff is presented with a "challenge" he cannot resist. Guest appearances by Howard "Sandman" Sims and Elaine Stritch.

E20 - Isn't It Romantic?

Aired: February 22, 1990

Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.

E21 - Theo's Dirty Laundry

Aired: March 15, 1990

Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

E22 - What's It All About?

Aired: March 22, 1990

Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.

E23 - Off to See the Wretched

Aired: April 05, 1990

Vanessa and her friends sneak out of town to attend a concert in Baltimore, but encounter huge problems along the way. Afterwards, she must face the wrath of Cliff and an infuriated Clair.

E24 - The Moves

Aired: April 19, 1990

The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.

E25 - Live and Learn

Aired: April 26, 1990

Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.

E26 - The Storyteller

Aired: May 03, 1990

"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.