A Different World

1987 - 1993•Comedy, Family•TV-PG•6 Seasons•144 Episodes

A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

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Seasons

Season 1

22 Episodes • 1987

Season 2

22 Episodes • 1988

Season 3

25 Episodes • 1989

Season 4

25 Episodes • 1990

Season 5

25 Episodes • 1991

Season 6

25 Episodes • 1992

Episodes - Season 1

1. Reconcilable Differences

30m

During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past.

2. Pilot

30m

Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.

3. Porky de Bergerac

30m

Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.

4. Those Who Can't... Tutor

30m

Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.

5. War of the Words

30m

Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.

6. Rudy and the Snow Queen

30m

Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.

7. Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You

30m

The girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo inevitable.

8. If Chosen, I May Not Run

30m

In the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running out of steam.