A Different World
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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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix and Philo.
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Frequently asked questions about A Different World
Where can I watch A Different World in the United States?
A Different World is available to stream on Netflix and Philo in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is A Different World on Netflix?
Yes. A Different World is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Philo.
Can I watch A Different World for free?
Not free in the United States right now. A Different World needs a subscription to Netflix and Philo.
What are the ratings for A Different World?
A Different World scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Different World?
A Different World stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown. Bill Cosby is the creator.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of A Different World?
All 144 episodes of A Different World add up to about 52 hours 48 minutes at roughly 22 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 26 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 13 days.
What network is A Different World on?
A Different World airs on NBC, and is produced by Carsey-Werner Company and Bill Cosby.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.