The Bill Cosby Show Season 1

The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 has the kind of reputation that outlasts any streaming deal — a 6/10 audience rating from 19 viewers doesn't fade. Availability varies by region and changes regularly, so check the TV Butler options below to find the fastest way to watch in your country.

Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 from the crowd. The Bill Cosby Show is an American situation comedy that aired for two seasons on NBC's Sunday night schedule from 1969 until 1971, under the sponsorship of Procter & Gamble. There were 52 episodes made in the series. It marked Bill Cosby's first solo foray in television, after his co-starring role with Robert Culp in I Spy. Bill Cosby leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 1969.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh rather than just smile politely, The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 is a strong candidate. It works alone or with company.

🎬 The Bill Cosby Show Season 1 — Episode Guide

The Fatal Phone Call

1969-09-14

While out jogging, Chet hears the telephone ringing inside a phone booth. He hesitates, but decides to answer. As a result, Chet ends up getting involved in a dispute between an auto mechanic and his wife. In an interesting twist, a case of mistaken identity in which Chet is involved brings this epi...

Lullaby and Goodnight

1969-09-21

Chet is having difficulty sleeping at night, due to the new neighbor across the street who's dog won't stop barking.

The Best Hook Shot in the World

1969-09-28

A short, but talented youngster with an unusual hook shot is determined to make the Holmes High School basketball team, where Chet is coach. He makes the team, after defeating Chet in a game of one on one. It's the day of the big game, Chet and the team pin their hopes on the little guy and his hook...

A Girl Named Punkin

1969-10-05

Chet does volunteer work for the local community center, a place for underpriviledged children. He is having problems with Punkin, a young girl who is unresponsive and stays to herself. Chet eventually breaks through, and Punkin comes around. A touching scene where Chet tells Punkin a bedtime story ...

Rules is Rules

1969-10-12

Chet goes to great lengths to obtain a valve needle which he needs in order to inflate basketballs for his gym class.

Let X Equal a Lousy Weekend

1969-10-26

When Chet is forced to fill in as a substitute algebra teacher, he comes across a word problem that he is unable to solve for the class. So, he spends most of his weekend trying to find the solution.

To Kincaid, with Love

1969-11-02

Chet is receiving attention from a female student of the high school. He thinks she has a crush on him, but the girl is actually trying to set Chet up with her mother.

The Killer Instinct

1969-11-09

Chet is having problems with a proud father who insists that his son make the high school football team. Trouble is, the kid just doesn't have what it takes and is not cut out to play football.

The Substitute

1969-11-16

Chet starts dating a substitute teacher from the high school, and has difficulty finding time to spend alone with her.

E10

Brotherly Love

1969-11-23

Chet's brother Brian moves in with Chet after having an argument with his wife. Brian spoils Chet's plans for the evening, then hilarity ensues when they attempt to sleep in the same bed together.

E11

Going the Route

1969-11-30

Chet's nephew is in bed with a cold. Chet is asked and agrees to substitute for his nephew in the morning paper route.

E12

A Word from Our Sponsor

1969-12-07

A chance encounter on the street leads Chet to try out, and eventually to get hired, for a job playing an athletic coach in a breakfast cereal television commercial. Chet discovers, however, that shooting 30 seconds of film isn't as simple as it appears when the final product is seen on television.

E13

A Christmas Ballad

1969-12-21

Chet helps a down on his luck old timer capture the spirit of Christmas. Rex Ingram guest stars.

E14

Home Remedy

1969-12-28

Chet is home with a cold, and is unable to rest because all his relatives come over offering their cure-alls and remedies.

E15

Growing Growing Grown

1970-01-04

Chet is asked to chaperone at a high school dance. Chet's car is not available, he ends up borrowing his brothers garbage truck to drive his date to the dance. At the dance, Chet teaches one student a lesson in the importance of physical appearance.

E16

The Elevator Doesn't Stop Here Anymore

1970-01-11

Chet gets stuck inside an elevator at the high school along with one other faculty member and the school's cleaning lady. They entertain each other until help arrives. Henry Fonda and Elsa Lanchester guest star in this episode.

E17

Lover's Quarrel

1970-01-18

Chet tries to get his ever arguing aunt and uncle to stop fighting and treat each other with kindness and respect. Veteran actors Mantan Moreland and Jackie ""Moms"" Mabley guest star and give classic performances as the bickering old couple.

E18

The Worst Crook That Ever Lived

1970-01-25

Chet is asked to help straighten out Raymond, a youngster who has a penchant for stealing. In an effort to keep Raymond out of trouble, Chet finds a spot for him on his little league baseball team. But Raymond steals the money that Chet had saved up which was intended to buy uniforms for the team. I...

E19

The Gumball Incident

1970-02-01

Chet is wrongfully accused and arrested for breaking a gumball machine. Tom Bosley guest stars as Cookie Maharg.

E20

Goodbye Cruel World

1970-02-08

Wally Cox guest stars in this episode as a shy man lacking in self confidence. With Chet's help, he builds up the nerve to ask a woman out on a date. She rejects him, and he wants to commit suicide. Chet helps to restore the man's confidence and self esteem.

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