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The Cosby Show
S2.E21
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An Early Spring

  • Episode aired Mar 20, 1986
  • TV-PG
  • 21m
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Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Phylicia Rashad in The Cosby Show (1984)
ComedyFamilyRomance

Theo's math teacher goes into labor early, causing an important Math test to be postponed, much to the delight of Theo and "Cockroach". Rudy learns to ride a bike.Theo's math teacher goes into labor early, causing an important Math test to be postponed, much to the delight of Theo and "Cockroach". Rudy learns to ride a bike.Theo's math teacher goes into labor early, causing an important Math test to be postponed, much to the delight of Theo and "Cockroach". Rudy learns to ride a bike.

  • Director
    • Jay Sandrich
  • Writers
    • Ed. Weinberger
    • Michael Leeson
    • Bill Cosby
  • Stars
    • Bill Cosby
    • Phylicia Rashad
    • Sabrina Le Beauf
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    163
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    • Director
      • Jay Sandrich
    • Writers
      • Ed. Weinberger
      • Michael Leeson
      • Bill Cosby
    • Stars
      • Bill Cosby
      • Phylicia Rashad
      • Sabrina Le Beauf
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    Bill Cosby
    Bill Cosby
    • Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Clair Huxtable
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    Sabrina Le Beauf
    • Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux
    • (credit only)
    Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet
    • Denise Huxtable
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Theo Huxtable
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    Tempestt Bledsoe
    • Vanessa Huxtable
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    • Rudy Huxtable
    Sonia Braga
    Sonia Braga
    • Anna Maria Westlake
    Matt Williams
    Matt Williams
    • Jack Westlake
    Carl Anthony Payne II
    Carl Anthony Payne II
    • Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley
    • (as Carl Anthony Payne)
    Garcelle Beauvais
    Garcelle Beauvais
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Dennis Singletary
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jay Sandrich
    • Writers
      • Ed. Weinberger
      • Michael Leeson
      • Bill Cosby
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    • Trivia
      In this episode there are fewer steps on the front porch than any previous shots of the Huxtable residence.
    • Goofs
      In all establishing shots of the Huxtable house, it seen as being in the middle of a group of houses, with fences on either side of the front steps. In episode #2.21 ("An Early Spring") some scenes take place on the Huxtable's front steps. In these scenes, there is a driveway the the left of the steps, and to the right of the house there is an alley.
    • Quotes

      Anna Maria Westlake: [last lines]

      Anna Maria Westlake: Walter, Mr Baker told me what you said in class. I wanted to say thanks.

      Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley: You're welcome Mrs Westlake.

      Anna Maria Westlake: Walter, why?

      Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley: I don't know. It just wasn't your class. I mean, they had the radio go... .it just wasn't your class.

      [opens the door to leave]

      Anna Maria Westlake: Hey. Goodbye... Cockroach.

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      Kiss Me
      Composed by Stu Gardner and Bill Cosby

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production company
      • Carsey-Werner Company
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    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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