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A Different World — Storyline
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Bill Cosby
- Starring: Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders
A Different World — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1987-09-24 |
| Seasons | 6 |
| Episodes | 144 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | NBC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (77 votes) |
A Different World — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Reconcilable Differences (1987-09-24) — During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past.
- E2: Pilot (1987-10-01) — Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
- E3: Porky de Bergerac (1987-10-15) — Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
- E4: Those Who Can't… Tutor (1987-10-22) — Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
- E5: War of the Words (1987-10-29) — Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
- E6: Rudy and the Snow Queen (1987-11-05) — Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
- E7: Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You (1987-11-19) — The girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo inevitable.
- E8: If Chosen, I May Not Run (1987-12-03) — In the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running out of steam.
- E9: Romancing Mr. Stone (1987-12-10) — A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
- E10: The Gift of the Magi (1987-12-17) — Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.
- E11: Does He or Doesn't He? (1988-01-07) — Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
- E12: Advise and Descent (1988-01-14) — During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.
- E13: The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic (1988-01-21) — Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.
- E14: Wild Child (1988-02-04) — Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
- E15: Dr. Cupid (1988-02-11) — Dwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love.
- E16: The Show Must Go On (1988-02-18) — Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
- E17: Mr. Hillman (1988-02-25) — In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
- E18: Speech Therapy (1988-03-10) — Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.
- E19: Clair's Last Stand (1988-03-24) — Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
- E20: If Only for One Night (1988-04-28) — Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
- E21: Come Back, Little Eggby (1988-05-05) — A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.
- E22: My Dinner With Theo (1988-07-07) — Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Season 2
- E1: Dr. War is Hell (1988-10-06) — As the school year begins, Dwayne faces the prospect of taking a calculus class from Col. Taylor, a tough professor nicknamed ""Dr. War."" He fears that Col. Taylor could expose hi
- E2: Two Gentlemen of Hillman (1988-10-13) — Dwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work, instead purchasing a ten-year-old paper. Dwayne is furious, particularly b
- E3: Some Enchanted Late Afternoon (1988-10-27) — Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees to join him for dinner, with the stipulation that they are ju
- E4: Dream Lover (1988-11-03) — During a party celebrating the end of midterms, Dwayne finds himself attracted to Whitley. She agrees to dance with him, but runs out after he grabs her ass. Whitley is disturbed b
- E5: Three Girls Three (1988-11-10) — Whitley and Jaleesa team up for an audition to sing backup at an upcoming Gladys Knight concert on campus. They ask Angela, an aspiring opera singer, to join them. After Whitley an
- E6: If You Like Pilgrim Coladas (1988-11-17) — Whitley and Kim stay at the dorm for Thanksgiving. Depressed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner at the Pit, they decide to go out. Kim uses a fake ID to get them into a club. Wh
- E7: A Stepping Stone (1988-12-01) — Whitley choreographs Gilbert Hall's step routine for a competition during homecoming festivities. She annoys everyone with her pushy attitude, and team captain Jaleesa throws her o
- E8: Life With Father (1988-12-08) — Dwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the relationship when he learns that her father is Col. Taylor. After seeing Dwayne wit
- E9: All's Fair (1988-12-15) — Kim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be understanding, and sets up a system to allow the couple some privacy. However, sh
- E10: Radio Free Hillman (1989-01-05) — Ron slips Dwayne a bootlegged copy of a new rap album, which he immediately puts on the air. The dean pulls the plug on Dwayne's show because of the explicit content of one of the
- E11: It Happened One Night (1989-01-12) — Kim refuses to take calls from Robert, and simply tells her friends that they had a fight. She confesses to Whitley that she may be pregnant. Whitley offers her complete support, a
- E12: I've Got the Muse in Me (1989-01-26) — Freddie grapples with writer's block as she works on a creative writing assignment. Kim encourages her to take a break and come to a party, which Dwayne and Ron have organized in h
- E13: Risky Business (1989-02-02) — Clair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage daughter Vanessa and a friend in the hopes of convincing Vanessa to atten
- E14: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1989-02-09) — Dwayne gives Suzanne an expensive ring for Valentine's Day. She returns it to him and asks for some space, which drives him crazy. She later breaks up with him, as she is not ready
- E15: For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage (1989-02-23) — Whitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband. She criticizes Whitley for paying more attention to academic
- E16: It's Greek to Me (1989-03-02) — Ron and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of having the ""brothers"" push him around. They convince Whitley to charm a memb
- E17: The Thing About Women (1989-03-09) — Jaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but is secretly jealous. All of the girls fawn over the handsome and suav
- E18: High Anxiety (1989-03-16) — Kim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and extracurricular activities. She also obsesses over her grades, suffering from
- E19: Take This Job and Love It (1989-03-23) — Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money because she fears that he will take her car away. Kim helps her get a jo
- E20: No Means No (1989-03-30) — Freddie falls for Garth Parks, a handsome and intelligent baseball star. Teammate Dwayne backs out of a date to the dance with Freddie so that she can go with Garth. However, Dwayn
- E21: Citizen Wayne (1989-04-27) — Dwayne runs for student council president. Although he has good ideas about scholarships and ways to fund student activities, no one will listen to him. They prefer the approach of
- E22: There's No Place Like Home (1989-05-04) — Dwayne and Ron plan to rent a beautiful apartment for the next school year. They can no longer afford the place after Ron's father cuts back on his allowance because of his slippin
Season 3
- E1: Strangers on a Plane (1989-09-21) — Dwayne and Whitley run into each other on a flight back to school. Whitley finds that Dwayne has changed over the summer, as he is dressed in an expensive suit and seems to have ma
- E2: The Heat Is On (1989-10-12) — Whitley has yet to take a basic math course that is required for graduation. She reluctantly enrolls in Col. Taylor's class, and he tries to help her overcome her fear of the subje
- E3: The Hat Makes the Man (1989-10-19) — Walter and Jaleesa celebrate the anniversary of their first date, but are distracted by conflicts over dorm discipline. Walter allows a shy male student to let his girlfriend stay
- E4: To Have and Have Not (1989-10-26) — Walter convinces many of the students to volunteer at a community center. Whitley teaches ballet to the children and becomes friends with a young boy named Dion, who claims to be d
- E5: Forever Hold Your Peace (1989-11-02) — Dwayne drives Whitley to New York for her father's wedding. He drops in on the Huxtables, hoping to rekindle his relationship with Denise and convince her to return to Hillman. Den
- E6: Delusions of Daddyhood (1989-11-09) — Ron takes a liking to his study partner, Elizabeth; and is surprised to learn that she has a 13-month-old son. He is unsure about getting involved, but quickly bonds with the child
- E7: Wedding Bells From Hell (1989-11-16) — Walter wins a free Hawaiian honeymoon from a car wash, so he asks Jaleesa to marry him. Although she is uncertain, she eventually says yes. They plan to wed in two weeks. Jaleesa f
- E8: Great Expectations (1989-11-30) — Kim and Freddie plan to spend homecoming weekend at Freaknic, a music festival in Washington, D.C. Kim's policeman father calls and forbids her to go to the concert. Kim decides to
- E9: Answered Prayers (1989-12-07) — Kim learns that her father has been shot in the line of duty. Whitley drives her to Ohio to see him, with Dwayne and Freddie along for moral support. Kim visits her father's hospit
- E10: For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls (1989-12-21) — Whitley is in a foul mood during the holiday season, especially when her mother insists that they fly to the south of France instead of spending a quiet Christmas at home. She cold
- E11: Under One Roof (1990-01-04) — Dean Hughes asks Whitley to spend the weekend at her house and co-host the annual freshman tea. Whitley considers this a great honor until Freddie is named the other co-host. Whitl
- E12: Here's to Old Friends (1990-01-11) — Dwayne's old friend Milt comes for a visit. He believes that Hillman is holding Dwayne back, and encourages him to transfer to the University of Pennsylvania. Milt also recommends
- E13: The Power of the Pen (1990-01-18) — Dwayne struggles with an assignment for poetry class, as the students must compose their own verses. William Shakespeare appears to him in a dream and stresses that his pursuit of
- E14: Pride and Prejudice (1990-01-25) — Whitley goes to a jewelry store to buy a birthday present for her father. Freddie tags along because she enjoys watching Whitley ""power shop."" The clerk ignores them and is reluc
- E15: Success, Lies and Videotape (1990-02-08) — Clair Huxtable visits the Hillman campus to videotape the students discussing their goals for the future. Although the taping is supposed to resemble a professional interview, Clai
- E16: A World Alike (1990-02-15) — Whitley meets Julian, an attractive exchange student from Georgetown who is part of Hillman's anti-apartheid group. Kim receives a scholarship that will solve her financial problem
- E17: That's the Trouble With You All (1990-02-22) — Whitley plays matchmaker for Dwayne and a beautiful coed in the hopes of convincing him to move on. However, she becomes extremely jealous and tries to sabotage the couple's date.
- E18: A Campfire Story (1990-03-01) — A lovesick Dwayne convinces Walter to let him tag along on a recruiting trip to North Carolina, where he is trying to sign a high school basketball prospect. Walter gets pulled ove
- E19: Hillman Isn't Through With You Yet (1990-03-08) — Whitley has trouble finding a job for after graduation, while Jaleesa mulls several offers. Ron's sister Rachel, who is staying with Whitley and Kim during a campus visit, suggests
- E20: 21 Candles (1990-03-15) — Whitley is distraught when everyone, including Julian, seems to have forgotten her 21st birthday. Kim has actually remembered, and is planning a girls-only surprise party. Dwayne a
- E21: Sweet Charity (1990-03-29) — Walter learns that Kim is working all night at a funeral parlor to cover her expenses. He enlists the help of Whitley and Freddie to come up with a plan to help her out. Whitley an
- E22: Soldier Boy (1990-04-05) — Col. Taylor is the guest of honor at a campus roast. Frank Benning, a man from his first platoon in Vietnam, comes in to serve as the surprise guest speaker. Col. Taylor feels very
- E23: Getaway (1) (1990-04-19) — Dwayne, Ron, Kim, Freddie and Ernest head to Devil's Island, South Carolina for spring break. Whitley joins them at the last minute after Julian has to cancel their vacation due to
- E24: Getaway (2) (1990-04-26) — Julian shows up to surprise Whitley, who wants nothing to do with him. Dwayne and Ron dress like women to get past the drug dealers and onto the ferry. They arrive at the police st
- E25: Perhaps Love (1990-05-03) — Dwayne is selected for Phi Beta Kappa, and his mother comes to town to watch his induction ceremony. Julian tells Whitley that he wants to ask her something important during their
Season 4
- E1: Everything Must Change (1990-09-20) — Whitley thrills her friends by announcing that she has finally decided that Dwayne is the right man for her. Although she answered his love letters during the summer, she chose not
- E2: How Bittersweet It Is (1990-09-27) — Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of answering machine messages in which she repeats the time and location o
- E3: Blues for Nobody's Child (1990-10-04) — Freddie befriends Alex, an eight-year-old foster child who attends the community center. She is horrified after visiting an adoption fair and watching all of the potential parents
- E4: Whitley's Last Supper (1990-10-11) — Whitley's father comes to town and takes her to dinner. He announces that he is fed up with her exorbitant spending habits and takes away her credit cards. He will now only cover h
- E5: The Goodwill Games (1990-10-18) — Whitley decides to try out for the academic decathlon, as the winning team will receive $1500. Although Dwayne and Ron make fun of her, Whitley proves to be quite knowledgable and
- E6: Tales From the Exam Zone (1990-10-25) — Walter narrates a Twilight Zone-style look at the students' struggles during midterms. Whitley must complete a report for her somewhat sadistic accounting professor by the followin
- E7: Good Help Is Hard to Fire (1990-11-08) — Dwayne falls apart in the aftermath of his kiss with Whitley. He cannot sleep due to recurring nightmares, and lets the apartment turn into a pig pen. Kinu becomes extremely bossy
- E8: Love Thy Neighbor (1990-11-15) — Dwayne helps Whitley with her marketing project, but turns her down when she offers to take him to dinner. Ron tells Dwayne that he is being stupid and warns that he will lose Whit
- E9: Time Keeps on Slippin' (1990-11-29) — Whitley thrives academically after she begins dating Dwayne, while he gets the first C of his life because he spends all his time fawning over her instead of studying. He dreams th
- E10: The Apple Doesn't Fall (1990-12-06) — Ron's father sends him a car to officially welcome him into the family car dealership. Ron cannot stand the business and wishes to become a professional drummer. Whitley warns Ron
- E11: I'm Dreaming of a Wayne Christmas (1990-12-13) — Dwayne takes Whitley and Ron to his parents' house for Christmas. Whitley is desperate to impress Dwayne's mother. She sneaks out before dinner to buy an expensive present for Mrs.
- E12: War and Peace (1991-01-10) — Dwayne's good friend Zelmer comes to visit and stuns him by announcing that his Army Reserve unit has been called to the Persian Gulf. Ron promises to show Zelmer a good time over
- E13: Ex-Communication (1991-01-31) — Whitley receives a phone call from Julian and agrees to have dinner with him. She is shocked to discover that he is engaged to a runway model turned translator who speaks six langu
- E14: Risk Around the Dollar (1991-02-07) — Whitley has to cut into the tuition check from her father to cover her share of the rent. She looks for a job, but turns down every offer. She is especially repulsed by the possibi
- E15: Love, Hillman-Style (1991-02-14) — As her marketing project, Whitley organizes a ""Men of Hillman"" calendar. Dwayne is offended when she doesn't ask him to participate; she doesn't consider him brawny enough. She f
- E16: A Word in Edgewise (1991-02-21) — Matthew arranges for some friends from the National Theatre of the Deaf to perform for the children from the community center outreach program. Kim feels embarrassed by Matthew's f
- E17: Ms. Understanding (1991-02-28) — Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist behavior of men at Hillman. The women take his words to heart; they get reall
- E18: The Cash Isn't Always Greener (1991-03-07) — Dwayne receives an incredible job offer from Kinishewa. Although Whitley and Ron insist that he should jump at the offer, Dwayne is torn between the job and grad school. He finally
- E19: How Great Thou Art (1991-03-14) — Whitley gets a job as an assistant art buyer for E.H. Wright Industries. She attends an auction in Washington, D.C. as an observer. When her boss steps out to take a phone call, Wh
- E20: It's Showtime at Hillman (1991-03-21) — The community outreach program loses funding after a corporate buyout, so Walter organizes a three-hour telethon to raise the $15,000 it needs to remain in operation. Jaleesa, Kim
- E21: Sister to Sister, Sister (1991-03-28) — Whitley is placed in charge of pledges for her sorority. She lets the power go to her head, and is especially hard on Kim. Kim leads a revolt and gets all of the pledges to walk ou
- E22: Monet Is the Root of All Evil (1991-04-04) — Whitley organizes an exhibit to display the artwork of Hillman students. Mr. Gaines shows her some sketches drawn by Novian Winters, a young man who pays for meals with art when he
- E23: If I Should Die Before I Wake (1991-04-11) — Whitley plans to sleep with Dwayne for the first time on his birthday. The public speaking professor assigns the students to write their own eulogies. A young woman named Josie stu
- E24: Never Can Say Goodbye (1991-04-25) — Walter announces that he is leaving Hillman to take a job at a community center in Philadelphia. A roast is organized to give everyone a chance to say goodbye to him. Ron learns th
- E25: To Be Continued (1991-05-02) — Ron tries to keep his father from discovering that he did not graduate. He dons a cap and gown and takes part in the ceremony. When his father decides to stay an extra day, Ron fin
Season 5
- E1: We've Only Just Begun (1991-09-19) — Dwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve as director of a new dormitory. She accepted his proposal and only kept
- E2: The Dwayne Mutiny (1991-09-26) — Dwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them anything yet. He plans to give a test every day, and asks the students
- E3: Home Is Where the Fire Is (1991-10-03) — A student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief. Whitley tries to dump all of the dorm duties onto resident assistant Kim
- E4: Almost Working Girl (1991-10-10) — E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fill the position immediately, and the only person available is
- E5: In the Eye of the Storm (1991-10-17) — A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.C. Several dozen people seek refuge in the Pit after the stor
- E6: Rule Number One (1991-10-24) — Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual love of basketball and become friends. Whitley insists that Le
- E7: Baby, I'm a Star (1991-10-31) — The club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne suggests that Ron hire a vocalist. Kim agrees to take the job, and her singi
- E8: Liza Who-Little (1991-11-07) — Whitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to look after her golddigging cousin Liza during a weekend visit to Hill
- E9: To Tell the Truth (1991-11-14) — Whitley panics about wedding preparations–particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents are to see each other for the first time since their divorce. She compla
- E10: Do You Take This Woman? (1991-11-21) — Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement party. Dwayne's parents come to town, and Adele and Marion instan
- E11: Mammy Dearest (1991-12-05) — Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing her dorm's official dedication ceremony. Kim and others object
- E12: Twelve Steps of Christmas (1991-12-19) — Col. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks Whitley to join them for Christmas dinner. Dwayne's plans to go skiin
- E13: Just Another Four-Letter Word (1992-01-02) — After graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his share of the bills. Ron insists that X-Pression will win a record contr
- E14: Cats in the Cradle (1992-01-16) — Dwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping together. Ron promises to take Dwayne's mind off the situation by taking
- E15: Prisoner of Love (1992-01-23) — A handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been released from prison after serving seven years for armed robbery. Freddie is ve
- E16: Bedroom at the Top (1992-01-30) — One of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner invitation, he suggests that he may not approve a purchase she had recommended
- E17: May the Best Man Win (1992-02-13) — Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off with Byron Douglas III, a successful alumnus who owns a restaur
- E18: Kiss You Back (1992-02-20) — Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact that Dwayne does not seem jealous of her relationship with Byron
- E19: Conflict of Interest (1992-02-27) — Whitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and admits that he still loves her. Although Whitley seems willing to take
- E20: Sellmates (1992-03-12) — Ron struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and they hatch a scheme to get the boss to let them develop an ad campaign.
- E21: Do the Write Thing (1992-04-02) — Lena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about her father for an English assignment. Professor Foster is so impressed th
- E22: Love Taps (1992-04-23) — Gina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his promoter. Freddie reveals that she saw a man beating his girlfriend, bu
- E23: Special Delivery (1992-05-07) — In the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses to respond to the allegations, and challenges Sen. Hutchinson to a
- E24: Save the Best for Last (1) (1992-05-14) — The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteers to return to campus and retrieve a special pair of earrings
- E25: Save the Best for Last (2) (1992-05-14) — As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember where she is or the name of her future husband. Her mother c
Season 6
- E1: Honeymoon in L.A. (1) (1992-09-24) — Whitley and Dwayne recall their fateful honeymoon in L.A.
- E2: Honeymoon in L.A. (2) (1992-10-01) — Conclusion. Whitley and Dwayne are separated by the '92 L.A. riots, which they recall for everyone back home.
- E3: Interior Desecration (1992-10-08) — Whitley and Dwayne argue about which furniture should be kept for their new house. Freddie and Ron admit that they cannot stop thinking about each other, and nearly kiss again. Fre
- E4: Somebody Say Ho! (1992-10-15) — Charmaine annoys the other students with her pushy attitude in Dwayne's statistics class. Someone tapes a sign to her back that reads ""digit ho."" She assumes that Terrell is res
- E5: Really Gross Anatomy (1992-10-22) — Ron becomes jealous when Freddie leaves for a weekend camping trip with Shazza. He decides to prepare a candlelight dinner for Kim. Kim has problems dissecting her first cadaver in
- E6: Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Axed (1992-10-29) — Charmaine observes Whitley in the office as a sociology project. Whitley is dismayed to learn that her company has put a hold on all purchases until a merger is completed. Determin
- E7: The Little Mister (1992-10-29) — During their Halloween party, a drunken Dwayne responds sarcastically when Whitley and friends discuss women's rights and the ""Year of the Woman."" He falls asleep on the couch af
- E8: Baby, It's Cold Outside (1992-11-05) — Whitley catches Ron sneaking Freddie out of his apartment at six o'clock in the morning. Dwayne and Whitley cannot find any time together because he is working three jobs in an eff
- E9: Faith, Hope and Charity (1) (1992-11-12) — Whitley's mother surprises Whitley and Dwayne by coming to visit for Thanksgiving. Whitley is too ashamed to admit that she is unemployed and that the couple was recently robbed. M
- E10: Faith, Hope and Charity (2) (1992-11-12) — Marion and Adele clash over preparations for Thanksgiving dinner and throw food all over the kitchen. Marion takes Malik to task for paying too much attention to Kim. However, he i
- E11: Original Teacher (1992-11-19) — Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members
- E12: Occupational Hazards (1992-12-03) — While Dwayne is out of town, Whitley buys a $700 business suit for a job interview. She fails to get the job, and accidentally stains the suit, which she had planned to return the
- E13: White Christmas (1992-12-17) — Freddie's free-spirited mother visits, and annoys her daughter by spending all of her time counseling Freddie's friends. She exposes the bitterness that Kim is harboring over Fredd
- E14: To Whit, With Love (1993-01-07) — Whitley takes a job substitute teaching for an unruly remedial class at a run-down junior high school. The students are completely out of control the first day, then suddenly behav
- E15: Happy Birthday to Moi (1993-01-14) — Dwayne discovers that Whitley has goaded Kim into letting her assist in the planning of her own surprise birthday party. Dwayne takes Whitley to a cheap dinner and tells her that h
- E16: Mind Your Own Business (1993-01-21) — Members of En Vogue play dowdy choristers whom Ron and Charmaine must make over into a nightclub act for the Blue Dog.
- E17: When One Door Closes… (1) (1993-05-08) — Whitley discovers she's pregnant; Dwayne's computer-baseball game is a hit with Kinishewa Corp., which wants him to move to Tokyo.
- E18: When One Door Closes… (2) (1993-05-08) — Marion and Adele's interference causes tension between Dwayne and Whitley; Ron considers suing Dwayne.
- E19: Lean on Me (1993-05-27) — Dwayne yens for a summer job, but he might get burned when his old flame conducts the interview.
- E20: Dancing Machines (1993-06-03) — Whitley tries to remake a tomboy; Ron helps Freddie put on a benefit dance for a worthy cause.
- E21: Cabin in the Sky (1993-06-10) — Mr. Gaines leaves his son in charge of the Pit when he and Velma join Whitley and Dwayne for a weekend getaway.
- E22: Homie, Don't Ya Know Me? (1993-06-17) — Lena's friends from the old neighborhood and her ex-boyfriend Piccolo visit Hillman.
- E23: College Kid (1993-07-01) — Lena, Dorian, Gina, Charmaine and Terrell move into an old farmhouse with a grumpy landlord.
- E24: A Rock, a River, a Lena (1993-07-08) — Lena Horne travels to Hillman to dedicate a scholarship in her grandmother's memory.
- E25: Great X-Pectations (1993-07-09) — Dean Davenport expels Terrell for packing a gun; Spencer aims to marry Kim, but she keeps shooting him down.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A Different World have? 6 season(s) with 144 episodes.
Who created A Different World? Bill Cosby.
Where can I watch A Different World? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.