A Different World
A Different World follows the lives of students at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college in Virginia. After an early cast shift, the series focuses on campus friendships and student experiences, often highlighting college organizations and the ups and downs of growing up.
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Season 1
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Reconcilable Differences
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.
Sep 24, 1987 · 23m -
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Pilot
Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
Oct 1, 1987 · 24m -
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Porky de Bergerac
Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
Oct 15, 1987 · 23m -
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E4
Those Who Can't... Tutor
Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
Oct 22, 1987 · 23m -
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War of the Words
Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
Oct 29, 1987 · 23m -
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Rudy and the Snow Queen
Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
Nov 5, 1987 · 23m -
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E7
Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You
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.
Nov 19, 1987 · 23m -
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If Chosen, I May Not Run
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.
Dec 3, 1987 · 23m -
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E9
Romancing Mr. Stone
A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
Dec 10, 1987 · 23m -
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E10
The Gift of the Magi
Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.
Dec 17, 1987 · 23m -
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Does He or Doesn't He?
Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
Jan 7, 1988 · 23m -
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E12
Advise and Descent
During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.
Jan 14, 1988 · 21m -
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E13
The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic
Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.
Jan 21, 1988 · 23m -
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E14
Wild Child
Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
Feb 4, 1988 · 30m -
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E15
Dr. Cupid
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.
Feb 11, 1988 · 23m -
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E16
The Show Must Go On
Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
Feb 18, 1988 · 30m -
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E17
Mr. Hillman
In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
Feb 25, 1988 · 24m -
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E18
Speech Therapy
Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.
Mar 10, 1988 · 23m -
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E19
Clair's Last Stand
Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
Mar 24, 1988 · 23m -
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E20
If Only for One Night
Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
Apr 28, 1988 · 24m -
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Come Back, Little Eggby
A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.
May 5, 1988 · 23m -
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My Dinner With Theo
Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Jul 7, 1988 · 22m