The Cosby Show
Theo's Economic Lesson
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1984-09-20
Synopsis
When Theo brings home a poor report card, he claims he does not need good grades to get a job. So Cliff gives him an economics lesson with Monopoly money. Much to Cliff's dismay, Denise goes on a date with Rafael, an older man who is a former merchant marine. Cliff and Clair's plans for a quiet night are ruined when Vanessa and Rudy can't sleep, with Rudy claiming the wolf man was growling in her closet
In the series
This episode is part of The Cosby Show (1984–1992) on NBC.
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Key cast
- Bill Cosby as Cliff Huxtable
- Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theo Huxtable
- Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable
- Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable
- Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable