Aired: 9/21/1989
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.
Aired: 9/28/1989
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.
Aired: 10/5/1989
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.
Aired: 10/12/1989
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.
Aired: 10/19/1989
Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability which contributed to the academic problems he has had over the years. Michelle Thomas as Justine.
Aired: 10/26/1989
Denise and Olivia babysit Winnie and Nelson (Sondra and Elvin's twins).
Aired: 11/2/1989
Rudy and one of her classmates have a crush on each other, but peer pressure could ruin things. Guest appearance by Elaine Stritch.
Aired: 11/9/1989
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.
Aired: 11/16/1989
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.
Aired: 11/30/1989
Martin's parents (Olivia's grandparents) come for a visit. Actor Moses Gunn and jazz singer Nancy Wilson guest star as Martin's parents.
Aired: 12/7/1989
Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee
Aired: 12/14/1989
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.
Aired: 1/4/1990
Elvin takes two female college friends to dinner to reminisce and Sondra becomes very upset.
Aired: 1/11/1990
Guest appearance by The Muppets (Performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, and Kevin Clash.) Voice-over by Wallace Shawn.
Aired: 1/18/1990
Denise causes trouble while trying to help Vanessa get a date.
Aired: 1/25/1990
Olivia's 4th birthday.
Aired: 2/1/1990
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
Aired: 2/8/1990
Rudy steals money from Clair to buy a sweatshirt (Rudy and her friend Kim do the Electric Slide). Deon Richmond as Kenny.
Aired: 2/15/1990
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.
Aired: 2/22/1990
Cliff, Elvin and Martin secretly compete to determine who is the most romantic husband in the Huxtable family.
Aired: 3/15/1990
Cliff and Clair discover that Theo has moved in with Justine. Last Appearance Of Michelle Thomas as Justine. Victoria Rowell as Paula.
Aired: 3/22/1990
Clair is burned out from work and family pressures and hurries off to the woods.
Aired: 4/5/1990
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.
Aired: 4/19/1990
The Huxtables' nerdy neighbor (Wallace Shawn) reinvents himself after a divorce.
Aired: 4/26/1990
Denise wants to become a teacher . . . without finishing college. Guest appearance by Max Roach.
Aired: 5/3/1990
"Gram Tee", Cliff's 98 year old great aunt, comes to visit the family.
