The Cosby Show Season 2

Right now you can watch The Cosby Show Season 2 on — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Bill Cosby's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Cosby Show Season 2 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Cosby Show Season 2 from the crowd. Season 2 of The Cosby Show includes 25 episodes. It aired from September 1985 to May 1986. This season stars Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1985. What keeps The Cosby Show Season 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Cosby Show Season 2 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Bill Cosby's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.