A Different World
College Kid
Season 6, Episode 25
Synopsis
Gina, Lena, Charmaine, Dorian, and Terrell rent an off-campus apartment from a grumpy older man who turns out to be a reclusive, former professional baseball star. He is inspired to consider attending college, particularly after seeing an old flame who is now a professor. Gina's abusive ex-boyfriend returns to try to establish contact anew, frightening her and infuriating her friends.
In the series
This episode is part of A Different World (1987–1993) on NBC.
HBCU life after Denise left the nest — Cosby spin-off that found its own voice.
Key cast
- Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
- Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
- Dawnn Lewis as Jaleesa Vinson
- Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks
- Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson