Season 1 Episode 01-Pilot Presentation

[@daysturn1971]

Theo created such a warm, fuzzy moment and Cliff just STOMPED it! CLASSIC!

[@kevinluna2088]

Art imitating life. Bill's a psychopath

[@9teen80s]

Get lost Troll

[@alexanderpytko5394]

Well, Cliff's right, Theo's just saying that because he doesn't want to try hard and/or doesn't think he can handle it. You should still try hard and go to college, even if you end up getting a regular job. Besides having a college education looks good on any resume and job application because it shows the employer that you're someone who's always willing to learn.

[@lxciwrld]

Matt Beeman breh you should also look at work experience in that field not only education

[@jpx8793]

Dr. Huxtable is not being negative here, just brutally realistic.

[@WJG1177]

"The government comes for the regular people first." That's the truth!

[@omalor]

The government came for Bill Cosby, that's for sure!

[@jpx8793]

Dr. Huxtable is not being negative, just brutally realistic. And very true, Omar Alor. It is very sad for all involved, especially since he was a man we all trusted, and respected and thought of as a childhood hero and role model, who has turned out to be a terrible person.

[@godmadesam]

WJG1177 still true!

[@deeslim2]

💯💯

[@patrickperalta59]

@@jpx8793 , I agree he was a terrible person in his private life.... but I'm able to seperate the Real person , from the entertainment side of the man and will not let it ruin my childhood of him. the comedy routine road shows/ records, his work on Electric company , Fat Albert show and his TV shows like I Spy, and the Cosby show all which I enjoy to this day.

[@walkingf00l]

Apparently Cosby's line, "That's the dumbest thing I ever heard" was an ad-lib. He wasn't expecting the NYC studio audience to applaud after Theo's speech.

[@wolverinefangowings]

The audience reaction there is amazing. They applaud Theo's argument because it sounds nice...then sheepishly laugh when Cosby reminds them that it's utter horseshit.

[@MisterB2eternity]

@@wolverinefangowings Theo's argument was so cliche which stems from the 1950s and Cliff breaks the mold by saying what he said.

[@adamsyed5535]

I don't believe it was ad lib. The lines following it would have had to have been as lib too, then. I think the whole point was to fake the audience out.

[@tammiejenkins1254]

@@wolverinefangowings 99⁹⁸i⁹⁹⁸⁸>[ooo>[>>>>>⁸>>ooooooooooooooooooo>>

[@Boygonebad]

It wasn’t as lib. They did a retrospective on The Cosby Show and they said it was written specially to get the applause like most sitcoms did at this time and then he would come in and just trash Theo’s points.

[@MarkAntney]

"Figuure $200, I wanna Look Good!!!", "You haven't eaten yet?", and OF course, "You Plan to have a Girlfriend?", "For Sure" (last of the $$ snatched). Are killer lines. One of the best exchanges in TV History.

[@corduerorose9747]

Regular people 🤣

[@eckesg2]

You can think whatever you want about Bill Cosby, but you can't deny his comedic touch and timing, especially in this scene. I personally would like to think that he expected the audience to applaud the heartfelt speech and then turned the audience on their ear

[@hannibalcarthage7426]

+eckesg2 Hes not funny mate. The kids a better actor.

[@elainedotson6718]

eckesg2 I agree with you. One of the reviews that I read said the same thing. Any other sitcom during that time would have ended that scene with them hugging and applause. Bill says "That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life! No wonder you get 'D's in everything!"

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

He drugs the countries daughters and has sex with mouth, anus, and vagina. He has lived a fortanate and blessed life? Acting on t.v pales into comparison with acting in real life.

[@itsRabbitSeasonYo]

@@permaculturedandfree2448 shut up

[@DennisHala-bg4mt]

The funniest predator I had ever witnessed

[@ROGER2095]

This is among the best advice a parent could ever give a child!

[@LXK3k]

Yeah...

[@MakeMarcAMillion]

400 a month for rent in Manhattan in 1987. Man if I had a time machine.

[@smill1985]

+MakeMarcAMillion Yeah. Man, how times change! And this was actually 1984 when this aired.

[@MakeMarcAMillion]

+Saleem Ismail either way, I live in NY right now $400 might get me a nice sturdy box and a pillow in the city.

[@beautyfierceful]

MakeMarcAMillion film haïtien

[@betterthanemril988]

I’m 22 and got my first apartment but at $800 a month 😭

[@krenajaylo7470]

BetterThanEmril I think it depends where you’re located. I’m only paying 450 for my apartment

[@Appelcaster]

That was probably my favorite tv moment of all time. I still laugh every time I see it.

[@ParasiteQueen1]

You plan to have a girlfriend? For sure! (Takes remaining cash) LOL!!!!

[@jasonhylnd001]

So true though!

[@alanbyrd5635]

LOL!! I betcha other fathers have used this.. haha.. mine is 8 and I may just use it. haha....

[@vernerayukegba7650]

It is good

[@jovi8277]

The ladies make the men go broke Lol

[@nyishaslaughter6050]

mclightning88 😂

[@daysturn1971]

THIS WAS THE BEST SIT-COM DIALOGUE......EVER!

[@idabneyboy26]

yesss

[@triathtony1]

Cosby's reaction to Theo's speech is THE BEST!!!!!!! Every parent should watch this in order to understand good parenting and how not to tolerate slacker behavior

[@orkinn]

Classic scene! One of the best scenes on how we should be parenting our children on budgeting and economics, listening to our children’s views and putting them in their place when needed👏👏👏

[@sammfiggy112284]

400 monthly for a Manhattan apartment?! my oh my how times have changed............!! 400 won't even get u a broom closet in queens NYC ..........

[@dannigro8794]

$400 would be an uber ride 3 blocks in NYC.

[@nobodycares1423]

@@dannigro8794 u serious?

[@dannigro8794]

nobody cares I think it was an exaggeration when I posted it. But it’s pretty damm high.

[@LGKids]

Lawd help! Lol! Peace! #vote!!!!!

[@LosoBanks_332]

On 2007 2008 2009 you can

[@dvsxavier]

Cosby Show was way ahead of its time, with great social wisdom of how regular people go thru life.

[@ShutEmDownNow]

This scene made me laugh in the pilot when we first meet Theo, and it made me cry eight years later when they replayed it in the finale.

[@LGKids]

Thought I was the only one shedding tears! Peace!

[@Wis_Dom]

Damn, this is needed today. People are giving out trophies for trying! Accepting mediocrity.

[@bluecollarlit]

Chloe Wang do we as a society want to consider teachers "mediocre"?

[@oliverlewis5943]

@i .candy the pay is mediocre

[@tvpirate05]

This is classic...still holds up after 23 years. I remember first seeing this when I was about 9 or so, and now, 15 years later, I know exactly where Cliff is coming from with the Monopoly money. Except for the $1,200, it's dead-on lol. And I love Cliff's reaction to Theo's speech!

[@messina31]

GOD I loved this show. This was and always will be the classiest, smartest show with life lessons and loads of morals for the whole family to watch. There is nothing like this today. It's all garbage. I miss this show so much. I grew up watching this as did most people no matter what color. :)

[@thunderstruck665]

"Because you see, the government comes for the regular people first." HAHAHA! That quote has stuck with me for years and remains one of my favorite of all time!

[@jjallday404]

We need more father's like this

[@tinab.5753]

No Kidding!

[@dudetocartman]

Joshua Alexander Im not a father, but i so agree!

[@TommyJereiah]

right on

[@jayskicksnfits9372]

*fathers*

[@luvbreeezy]

I wish this was still on TV. I watched this like everyday on Centric

[@thehoosierfortheUK]

He's a rapist, why pay him homage?

[@idabneyboy26]

this is a show that should never ever be taken off the air

[@thehoosierfortheUK]

+Regis Dabney and endorse a rapist? No thank you!

[@jeromeholloman8089]

+thehoosierfortheUK shut up its a show innocent until proven guilty and btw why should the other cast have to suffer?

[@beneaththecrust4661]

So why are you here watching it thehoosierfortheuk?

[@omeprotv]

This is one of my favorite episodes. I remember being a kid wishing my family was this fun.

[@StarWarsMoments]

Love it. Cliff punched a hole in that Hallmark "why can't you just accept me?" speech. You're free to fail once you move out :)

[@jeannadal8493]

I cried true, true BUT Cosby talked from the heart.He made his point a fact.Loved it and goes for people who just tend to hear instead of listening to understand.

[@lala78outgoing]

bill: THAT IS THE DUMBEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD, NO WONDER YOU GET D'S IN SCHOOL. now thats a real father..telling him how it is in the real world. thats why this is a great, inspiring, funny, and loving show ;D

[@kendallrivers1119]

Cliff Huxtable, James Evans, Dan Conner, and Al Bundy. The greatest, most down to earth, most real tv dads ever!

[@-THE_META]

Modern day sitcoms stop at the part where the audience claps at Theo "for being himself" which is why they suck. No sitcom wants to teach the basic tenets of character for fear of upsetting someone. It's all don't be offensive aesops which while generally good natured are not enough or in some cases broken aesops. Cliff Huctable calling his son stupid is offensive and yet is one of the most impressive moments in family sitcom history.

[@tamaramtl2024]

That seen was unforgettable, it never gets old. Who saw that coming lol . Brilliant :)

[@KaylaJohnson1995]

The Meta agree 100% people get to offended these days

[@bluecollarlit]

Now, he didn't call his son stupid, he stated that the point his son made, something the son Said, was "the dumbest thing I ever heard".,,

[@Tigerkem]

I would argue more shows back then actually would've stopped at point. Shows like Full House and Family Matters was anchored by that formula. I think some modern shows are more willing to be edgy by calling out BS like It's always Sunny in Philadelphia.

[@stacynels4]

giving a verbal expression of an unexperienced thought out idea deemed as stupid in and of itself is Not offensive Its learning the truth of the matter from one who's been there done that seen that experienced that..

[@johnmulvihill9325]

This is funny when he said there is a problem you havent eaten yet!!

[@Steph-lc7hy]

Lol Theo thought he had it all figured out

[@CJODell12]

2:27. There IS a problem. You haven't EATEN yet!

[@bradgotch]

As an under achiever I always felt pressure from Dr Huxtable and Ms Huxtable more than my real parents.

[@3MONROY]

Many times I've told my daughter this, that she BETTER try the hardest she can in high school and graduate on time. I'm not accepting any less from her. "I brought u into this world, I'll take u out!" One of my fav episodes.

[@2891thomas]

This show is one of those few shows that you can play for your family and not have to worry about bad content. Its truly television in its innocence.

[@edwardcoronel4596]

Don't you just wish All Dad's were like him?

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

Sure, EVERYONE needs a RAPIST for a father... 🤨

[@usa02]

"The Cosby Show" is the BEST DAMN TV SHOW EVER!

[@kendallrivers1119]

One of the most iconic and most memorable scenes in sitcom history! Right up there with the final scene of Newhart, "Damn Damn Damn!" From Good Times, The yellow light scene from Taxi among others.

[@sce2aux464]

"The boy told me he wants to be "regular people" when in fact what he is is "lazy" people. And if the regular people find out he's using their name, they're gonna come and kick his butt!"

[@juancadena9136]

Thats the dumbest thing I ever heard in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluecollarlit]

That was a very funny line

[@megamanj2004X]

Cliff: "You plan to have a girlfriend?" Theo: "For sure!" (Cliff takes all of Theo's money) LOL!!!

[@rainey53]

Probably one of the best pilot shows of all time! This scene wins.

[@eh1920]

"That' the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life!" Classic! That line will always make me laugh.

[@N35T1T0]

1:24 The government comes for the regular people first. hahaha

[@robertcarldecker]

In spite of the sexual allegations, I have to admit the monetary lesson Cliff bestows upon Theo in this scene still has relevance, even to this day. Kids today can learn a lot about expenses from this!!! I know I've benefitted from the lessons Cliff gives in this scene!

[@furyomori3896]

When I was a child, I loooooved this show and Bill Cosby. He always lifted my mood. Unfortunately, nowadays it is quite the opposite.

[@phenomenalwife5380]

#TeamBill he Freeeeeeee yessss

[@adamsamuel8593]

You love the character which is no problem plus he was never to be sent to jail. Woke fools did that to please feminists groups.

[@nilesefrancis9894]

No you gotta have an apartment, cause you are not going to live here. :D

[@mccown2690]

Exactly, and to think, he didn’t mention furniture

[@toddlindsay8846]

@@mccown2690Tvs, stereos and game consoles.

[@JoeKlunder1]

Every young person should see this clip. Great comedic touch without using any cheap tactics.

[@Frozone19]

My absolute all time favorite scene, possibly of any sitcom. My introduction to the Cosby Show just happened to be this scene. I remember the first time I saw it, I completely died laughing. To this day, I still love this scene.

[@kenyaking9971]

I miss this TV show! I am looking for it on DVD all seasons. On Thursday night, everyone in my neighborhood was in the house watching this with their own family.

[@patrickperalta59]

Theo was funny he was doing what many guys his age would be trying to do when you first leave home and go out into the world..save as much money as possible. each time Cliff mentioned something that would cost money he'd come back with a cheaper thing to do... the exchange between the two was well done.

[@toddlindsay8846]

Theo takes the easy way out, Cliff showed him reality .

[@wasteland70]

I'm 39 years old and this is my favorite Television moment of all time. The Cosby Show, many time, really showed what family is about. Bravo, Mr. Cosby!!!

[@Raymond-oq9od]

this is the best 'lesson' from this show....

[@jet472000]

this was one of my favorite scenes of all time, out of ANY movie or tv show!!!

[@Haiti4lyf]

"Theo that's the dumbest thing i've ever heard in my life! no wonder you getting D's!" hahaha

[@LXK3k]

Yeah...

[@SharkBiteGal]

Today in my Home Ec. class we watched this video because we were learning about money and budgets. I can say that I have definitely learned a lot :) Nothing like watching these 80's sitcoms!

[@TDI_CharlieBrown]

He forgot about health/car insurance

[@TheDarkAdventure]

The debt spiral begins

[@omalor]

also phone data and wifi.

[@blackfection]

@@omalor no towers for mobile devices to use data/wifi back then... or mobile devices. Definitely left out lights, utilities, health insurance, gas and cable TV (optional if he lives alone, a must if he's going to have a girlfriend).

[@omalor]

Whoosh!

[@dudetocartman]

Wasn't necessary. Cliff proved his point either way.

[@jaske41]

According to an interview with Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo) the line Bill Cosby said was ad-libbed on the spot in front of the live audience. Apparently they didn't expect the audience to applaud after Theo's speech so Cosby just kind of went with it, awesome!!

[@lawanbrown16]

“You plan on having a girlfriend.” Timeless

[@the-common-man5795]

I brought you into this world and I will take you out!!!

[@nobodycares1423]

😂🤣😆

[@niconeedscoffee5300]

I never asked to be put into this world

[@pastel-children5551]

@@niconeedscoffee5300 wait a minute-

[@BlackNGoldRules]

For some reason, Theo thinks bologna and cereal are free.

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

Yeah, cereal isn't cheap either.

[@RichGannon12]

A box of cereal for 1 person is only lasting 2 days, and the good beef bologna is expensive 🤣

[@elliemyers6435]

Hahahaha, right? Another subtle nuance that I hadn't noticed at the time, but definitely understand as an adult :)

[@missnaomi89]

"You are afraid to try because you are afraid that your brain is going to explode and it's going to ooze out of your ear!" That is the most inspirational thing I have heard in a while, no joke lol

[@keiliana]

"That's the DUMBEST thing I ever heard in my life! No wonder you get D's in everything!" That line is the best out of this episode (and there are several). What cracks me up the most is even the audience was moved by Theo's speech. Must've been the first take.

[@stlfatman]

My favourite Cosby Show clip, EVER! "You've got to have an apartment because you are NOT going to live here!" Friggin' hilarious!

[@malcolml309]

All those years that Cliff and Clair came down on Theo about his poor grades, and he had dyslexia.

[@naemack1441]

That also goes to show how misunderstood and how misinformed people were in regard to dyslexia back in the day. Thankfully now there is a better understanding of it, as well as more resources to support people who have it.

[@ThatwasTERRIBLE]

You're right. This show alone was extremely influential. Then you had a successful black family who were proud of their culture. This was such a classy show. There was alot of mentions about important black figures, musis such as jazz.

[@honeegrrl]

"You have eaten yet", I love it!

[@elizabethjones5275]

Those were the days when you had real parent's awesome show 😊💯

[@YouKnowMe2011]

my absolute favorite episode of all..

[@Mike-eo1bw]

"There is a problem, YOU HAVEN'T EATEN YET."

[@10eyestv]

RIGHT ON!!! Love him or hate em, he was inspiring on that episode. I got the same speech.

[@travisshanahan7458]

They need to show this in a finance class because he 100% right

[@AnnaBananaLM]

Great lesson for teens! Love ya mr. Cosby

[@blessedthanksgiving457]

Never Ever will forget those words, "am your father, I brought you into this world, and am going to take you out".

[@nascar88gyrl]

This was and still is one of my favorite "Cosby" episodes. We need more television like this instead of the so-called "reality" shows we have now.

[@Giudantonio]

Man, this brings up GREAT MEMORIES!!! Awesome!!!!!!!

[@robertsander8509]

LMAO! “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard you say” This was seasons before they discovered Theo has delexia.

[@queenofrooks]

YES!!! You TELL him Cliff!! So glad that somebody said that on television on a show that so many people watched.

[@PrinceTrexus]

I like this one, but my all time favorite has to be when Cliff and Claire took all of Theo's stuff out of his room and made their house into "The Real World"

[@sircole8]

Just showed this to my son. We both had a good laugh but he got the point. Rarely can a TV show be used for real life lessons.

[@i.am.king89]

every parent need to show their kids this lol

[@ellebee690]

What I liked about this episode is that Cliff showed some backbone and authority here.

[@MrKs757]

One of the best Cosby show episodes ever! lol #Message

[@mercyln6646]

Just found you Bill Cosby...your shows carried me through some of my worst years. Thank you❤

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

I remember watching this in 9th grade about budgeting lol

[@bluecollarlit]

Joe Luis they showed this episode in your school?

[@visionsbyjake]

yo im watching this for summer school

[@bluecollarlit]

JakeG that sounds like more fun than when I was in school, my teachers never used a sitcom to illustrate a point .. technology was not like today, true...

[@annetteelliott1494]

"I'll take you out!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 best series of all times

[@gerawallstar3487]

you want to know something different? in the pilot, the huxtable home looks more like an apartment and claire looks more like a housewife looking at the way she dresses and how she handles her children. But in Goodbye Mr Fish, things changed for the better.

[@laminage]

Yes, even before the show aired, they did a lot of changes. Rudy was supposed to be a Boy played by Jaleel White (Steve Urkel Family Matters), Denise was supposed to be played by Whitney Houston (RIP), Sondra was supposed to be played by Vanessa Williams but she couldn't do it because of the Penthouse Scandal. Cliff was supposed to be a Chauffeur.

[@ravengurl92]

I read that Whitney Houston was supposed to play Sondra, not Denise

[@laminage]

Hmm, maybe so since she was born in 1963. Also, Kadeem Hardison (Ex-Dwayne Wayne) was considered for the role of Theo.

[@gerawallstar3487]

@i .candy it's better because the second episode shows the huxtables home that reflects an upper middle class lifestyle that the huxtables are portrayed as. Second, this is personal but in the second episode Clairs work attire and her coming home from work actually represents her as a lawyer which is her occupation. That's why I liked the changes better in the second episode.

[@outer967]

i was 9 years old when i saw this scene when it first aired. i rolled off my couch laughing.

[@aaronaaron6348]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner is funny we are regular you damn right people

[@xaprilwindsx]

god do i remember this episode by heart haha. when i was little and i was suppose to be sleeping in bed, i used to sneakily turn my tv on around midnight when tv land used to play the cosby show and just watch every episode through out my entire childhood basically. i love this show

[@eugene188]

You give a very valid argument. However, Cosby was more trying to push Theo to work hard and develop good work ethics, things most of those people you named have. You could argue some of the rappers these days made it big with no schooling. But then compare that to how many rappers out there who are trying to make it. its a very small percentage. then compare to number of people who have a decent amount of school/education and their standard of living, i'm willing to be educated turns out better

[@reginaluster9121]

You need both...hustle and grind but you also need education in order to hold on to and make grow what you hustled and grind for.

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

Theo: Great I'll take it! Cliff: Yes you will.

[@89519]

To my future kids reading thru the comments: Now you know.

[@ShortyLongstrokin]

This is classic. I love how The Cosby Show completely subverted family sitcom cliches in just their first episode. That's what makes it one of the best TV shows in history.

[@RARA64HUNNID]

“Do you plan to have a girlfriend?” NUFF SAID

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

Lol. I’m a bus driver and I tell my boys STUDY HARD!!!! DO NOT BECOME A BUS DRIVER!!!! 😂😂

[@kevinluna2088]

$100 a month for clothes and shoes?!?

[@ShyGuy83]

I don't even spend $100 a year on clothes and shoes.

[@chriscantway744]

quiktymevideo cmon now we all don't live on Levis and new balance shoes, have to look resentable for the ladys.....js

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

+Kevin Luna Dumbass it's called inflation?? this was back in the early 80s.

[@ALQAEDAATTACK]

+Chris Cantway "have to look resentable for the ladys.....js" -chris cantaway. Resent to feel or show displeasure or indignation at (a person, act, remark, etc.) from a sense of injury or insult.

[@federer1155]

i only spend 200 a year on clothes and shoes

[@Tiesto357]

"I brought you to this world and i'll take you out" haha favorite part.

[@LXK3k]

Yeah...

[@skatestarny2001]

Great show, but he broke my heart

[@axelfoley1406]

He broke everyone's heart. He ruined his awesome legacy.... At least we have the show.

[@clintgordo]

There was always a life lesson on the Cosby Show. Things that society is missing these days. KZbin, bring back the full episodes. Despite what you think and feel about the man, don't hide the usefulness and benefits of the messages from the world

[@robinwilkerson]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@trdigital]

I loved this show growing up. I still like catching the re-runs.

[@alexanderpytko5394]

I mean through the whole lesson, Theo comes with crude ideas to cut corners; live in NJ, ride a motorbike and live on bologna and cereal. I suppose he's considering living in one of those apartments that has a lightbulb hanging from the ceiling.

[@quinoasongs2507]

no kidding; he doesn't even think he only needs to buy new clothes and shoes the first month. If he takes good care of them, he won't need to replace them for at least a year. And that's only if his "regular person" job doesn't come with a uniform

[@ghanasoul]

Cosby said the line to tell TV viewers “this is NOT that kind of show!”. I LOVED it. He made it very clear “this won’t be the kind of show where dad doesn’t know anything. This won’t be the show where they gotta get dad out of a jam”.

[@mattheweubanks6163]

Who is buying clothes and shoes every month?

[@bluecollarlit]

Matthew Eubanks I thought about that, too.

[@couragew6260]

Matthew Eubanks If he plans on having a girlfriend, then he probably plans on having kids eventually, which cost money in cloths and more food.

[@couragew6260]

none of your damn business Well, this doesn’t happen for everyone, but guys can sometimes be rather stupid and spend hundreds of dollars on a girl that doesn’t show any affection back.

[@tufDuffinchains]

This has to be my favorite episode of the show.