The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from September 20, 1984 until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on the Huxtable family, an upper middle-class African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
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Frequently asked questions about The Cosby Show
Where can I watch The Cosby Show in the United States?
The Cosby Show is available to stream on Philo in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Cosby Show for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Cosby Show needs a subscription to Philo, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
What are the ratings for The Cosby Show?
The Cosby Show scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 84 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Cosby Show?
The Cosby Show stars Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, and Keshia Knight Pulliam. Bill Cosby is the creator and Michael J. Leeson is the creator and Ed. Weinberger is the creator.
How many seasons of The Cosby Show are there?
The Cosby Show has 8 seasons and 197 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Cosby Show?
All 197 episodes of The Cosby Show add up to about 78 hours 48 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 39 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 20 days.
What network is The Cosby Show on?
The Cosby Show 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.