Air date: 9/20/84

Theo brings home a poor report card, but claims he doesn't need good grades to get a job – so Cliff gives him an economics lesson with Monopoly money. Much to Cliff's dismay, Denise goes on a date with Rafael, an older man who's a former marine. Cliff and Clair's plans for a quiet night are ruined when Vanessa and Rudy can't sleep, with Rudy claiming the Wolfman was growling in her closet.

Goodbye Mr. Fish

Air date: 9/27/84

When Rudy's goldfish dies, Cliff struggles over how to break the bad news to her. Cliff wants to hold a formal funeral in the bathroom, but the rest of the family has other ideas about the proper site for the “memorial”.

Bad Dreams

Air date: 10/4/84

Cliff forbids ten-year-old Vanessa from seeing a scary movie, though he allows older brother Theo to go. Vanessa sneaks out to see the movie anyway, but soon regrets it whens he begins having nightmares. Now she insists on sleeping with Cliff and Clair, but she quickly overstays her welcome.

Knight to Knight

Air date: 12/6/84

When Cliff Huxtable realizes that Clair is overstressed at home and in the office, he treats her to a night in a deluxe, first-class, spare-no-expense room at the Biltmore Hotel. Back at home, Denise is left to watch over the younger kids.

Is That my Boy?

Air date: 10/11/84

Cliff is thrilled that Theo will continue the Huxtable tradition as a member of the football team; he can hardly control his joy when his son asks to see some of his old football moves. But his delight turns to disappointment when he sees that Theo has no moves of his own – he's terrible!

Breaking with Tradition

Air date: 10/25/84

Denise wants to attend Princeton like her older sister, Sondra. But Grandpa Russell wants her to attend Hillman to uphold a family tradition. Cliff explains to his father the advantages of attending a highly regarded school like Princeton, until the elder Huxtable points out that Hillman produced a highly regarded doctor...Cliff.

One More Time

Air date: 11/1/84

When Clair baby-sits for a newborn, she yearns to have another child of her own. Cliff, however, doesn't think it's such a good idea. In an effort to change Cliff's mind, he introduces her to Mrs. Burke, a patient of his who is expecting child number 13. But Cliff's plan backfires when Clair is struck by how good Mrs. Burke looks.

A Shirt Story

Air date: 10/18/84

Theo's plans to impress his date by wearing an expensive designer shirt are ruined when Cliff forces him to return the extravagant purchase. But Denise comes to the rescue when she offers to make Theo an exact copy for a third of the price.