Cosby
Series Overview
Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program stars Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked with Cosby in the 1984–1992 NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Madeline Kahn portrayed their neighbor, Pauline, until her death in 1999.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 97 Episodes
1996 – 2001
Premiered: Mon, Sep 16, 1996
Bill CosbyLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Renwick, Bill Cosby
Tom Werner, Kriss Turner, Bill Cosby, David Landsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Werner
Producer
Kriss Turner
Producer
Bill Cosby
Producer
David Landsberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosby
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What is Cosby about?
Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program stars Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked with Cosby in the 1984–1992 NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Madeline Kahn portrayed their neighbor, Pauline, until her death in 1999.
How many seasons does Cosby have?
Cosby comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cosby?
Key cast members in Cosby include Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Doug E. Doug, Madeline Kahn.
Who created or directed Cosby?
Cosby was developed and directed by David Renwick, Bill Cosby.