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The Birth (2)
The Cosby Show - S5 - E7
Sondra gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—who are named after Nelson Mandela and his then-wife Winnie. Elvin decides to return to medical school.
The Cosby Show: Season 5 - 26 Episode s
5x1 - Together Again and Again
October 6, 1988
As Theo begins his freshman year at New York University, Denise announces that she is dropping out of Hillman College. Sondra is revealed to be pregnant. First mention of Cliff's theory that the children keep returning home because "they want the house."
5x2 - The Physical
October 13, 1988
Cliff prepares for a physical. John Amos as Dr. Bradley Herbert, Jr.
5x3 - Rudy's All-Nighter
October 20, 1988
Rudy's friend sleeps over.
5x4 - Move It (a.k.a. The Baby Game)
October 27, 1988
Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Elvin's surname, Tibideaux, is revealed.
5x5 - Out of Brooklyn
November 3, 1988
Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa (Lisa Bonet's last appearance of Season 5).
5x6 - The Birth (1)
November 10, 1988
Sondra goes into labor, and Elvin is a nervous wreck. Deon Richmond as Kenny. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appearances of Reno Wilson as Howard, and Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by Naomi Campbell.
5x7 - The Birth (2)
November 10, 1988
Sondra gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—who are named after Nelson Mandela and his then-wife Winnie. Elvin decides to return to medical school.
5x8 - Cyranoise de Bergington
November 17, 1988
Theo wants to date his friend Howard's ex-girlfriend, but he is stunned upon learning who she wants to date. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard.
5x9 - How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?
December 1, 1988
Vanessa, Janet and Kara want to be professional singers; Russell wins a prize in a sweepstakes, which turns out to be a toaster. Pam Potillo as Janet. Elizabeth Narvaez as Kara. Guest appearance by singer Betty Carter.
5x10 - If the Dress Fits, Wear It
December 8, 1988
Clair secretly goes on a crash diet and exercise program to lose five pounds in a week so she can fit into a dress. Appearance by Debbie Allen; voice-over by Ahmad Rashād (Phylicia Rashād's sister and husband).
5x11 - Is There a Hamster in the House?
December 15, 1988
Rudy takes care of a friend's hamster for the weekend.
5x12 - Truth or Consequences
January 5, 1989
Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend.
5x13 - Cliff Babysits
January 12, 1989
Cliff babysits Winnie and Nelson when the rest of the family goes to see a Michael Jackson concert.
5x14 - Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten
January 26, 1989
Clair appears as a panelist on a local Sunday morning talk show entitled "Retrospective". Clair buys a new couch and Cliff tries to keep the old one. Clair's law firm is identified as Greentree, Bradley & Dexter.
5x15 - The Lost Weekend
February 2, 1989
With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard. First appearance of Alex Ruiz as Lou. Cameo appearance by Joie Lee. Phylicia Rashād (Clair), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo), Tempestt Bledsoe (Vanessa), and Elizabeth Narvaez (Kara) appear on the episode of A Different World which airs later that evening.
5x16 - No Way, Baby
February 6, 1989
Cliff tracks down the grandfather of one of his patients: an expectant teenage mother with no other family. Clair deduces that the charming man is illiterate. Guest appearance by Sammy Davis, Jr.
5x17 - Can I Say Something, Please?
February 9, 1989
Rudy wants to change some of her rules. Voice-over by Ed McMahon (from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson).
5x18 - The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus
February 16, 1989
Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for advice on winning his girlfriend back. Troy Winbush as Denny. Reno Wilson as Howard. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Michelle Thomas as Justine. Guest appearances by Moses Gunn and Harold Perrineau.
5x19 - The Boys of Winter
February 23, 1989
Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit. Guest appearance by U.S. Senator (and former NBA basketball player) Bill Bradley.
5x20 - It Comes and It Goes
March 9, 1989
Sondra bemoans taking care of the twins.
5x21 - Theo's Women
March 16, 1989
After catching Theo kissing another woman in the lounge of her dormitory, Justine breaks up with him. Desperate to win her back, Theo turns to Cliff for advice. Michelle Thomas as Justine. First appearance of Vanessa A. Williams as Jade.
5x22 - Birthday Blues
March 30, 1989
Clair's 46th birthday.
5x23 - A Room With No View
April 13, 1989
Vanessa and Rudy argue and fight. After the sisters do physical damage to the house, Cliff exiles them to the basement.
5x24 - What He Did for Love
April 27, 1989
Theo's friend Denny finds an expensive watch and gives it to his girlfriend, but it is soon revealed to be stolen merchandise. Troy Winbush as Denny. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Vanessa A. Williams as Jade.
5x25 - Day of the Locusts
May 4, 1989
Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies.
5x26 - 57 Varieties
May 11, 1989
Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig. Reno Wilson as Howard. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Deon Richmond as Kenny.