Bill Cosby
Director
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972)
Season 8
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. Filmation was the production company for the series. The show premiered in 1972 and ran until 1985. The show, based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang, centered on Albert, and his friends. The show always had an educational lesson emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments, and in early episodes the gang would usually gather in their North Philadelphia junkyard to play a rock song on their cobbled-together instruments at the end of the show.
Released Sept. 9, 1972
Episode 30 min
6+
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
Keywords: imdb.philadelphia-pennsylvania, imdb.educational-program, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.stand-up-comedian, imdb.famous-opening-theme, imdb.problem-solving, imdb.part-live-action + 14 more, imdb.based-on-standup-comedy, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.black-american, imdb.african-american, imdb.superhero, imdb.inner-city, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.girl, imdb.boy, imdb.part-animated, imdb.friendship, imdb.fat, imdb.fat-guy, imdb.pennsylvania
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S8E1 - Have a Heart
The gang stays after school to learn about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but Rudy ditches the class early to focus more on basketball. When Mudfoot stops by, he joins him in practice and gives his usual advice on the importance of education. Shortly afterward, he has a heart attack and Rudy is unable to help. Luckily, the gang leaving CPR class, is able to intervene with Fat Albert giving Mudfoot CPR while others call the paramedics. Mudfoot recovers and Rudy learns an important lesson, deciding to take the CPR class to be better prepared.
Sept. 1, 1984, midnight
S8E2 - Watch Thy Neightborhood
The boys go to a Neighborhood Watch meeting after a burglary at Dumb Donald's house.
Sept. 8, 1984, midnight
S8E3 - Cosby's Classics
Bill devises a new form of entertainment when the clubhouse TV breaks.
Sept. 15, 1984, midnight
S8E4 - Justice Good as Ever
An accident foils the boys' plan to enter Rudy's new bike in a big race.
Sept. 22, 1984, midnight
S8E5 - Rebop for Bebop
Mudfoot offers to help when the boys enter a battle of the bands.
Sept. 29, 1984, midnight
S8E6 - Sinister Stranger
A police officer offers kids at school safety tips, but Hank was not listening.
Oct. 6, 1984, midnight
S8E7 - Handwriting on the Wall
A field trip is canceled because of the expense of covering over graffiti painted on a school wall. In order to recoup the money, the gang takes on a city project to paint a patriotic mural on a city building.
Oct. 13, 1984, midnight
S8E8 - Busted
Larry is a car thief who impresses the gang by saying he knows how the police work. However, accepting a ride from Larry to the pool leads to trouble when Larry realizes John Law has other ideas up his sleeve. The gang is frightened of what they see in the jailhouse and a police sergeant sentences them to one-minute imprisonment, showing they could have a much longer time behind bars if they are not more careful who they associate with.
Oct. 20, 1984, midnight
S8E9 - It All Ads Up
The kids contribute to the school's rummage sale. The gang is concerned some of the older stuff will not sell, but Rudy uses slick ways to sell their entire selection. One of the teachers shows Rudy the effects of his actions by giving him a faulty device that ruins his hat versus that shown in a glitzy TV commercial. The lesson is not over, as Rudy, Fat Albert and the others must also head the harbor when Rudy realizes he sold a faulty raft to a boy who cannot swim.
Oct. 27, 1984, midnight
S8E10 - Never Say Never
The gang tries to cheer a friend who awaits a kidney transplant.
Nov. 3, 1984, midnight
S8E11 - Don't Call Us
Red wants to quit school to focus on her singing career, but Fat Albert and the gang try to convince her that it is a mistake.
Nov. 10, 1984, midnight
S8E12 - The Runner
A classmate is selling drugs at school, but Fat Albert and friends must decide whether to report it.
Nov. 17, 1984, midnight
S8E13 - Video Mania
Weird Harold spends all his money on video games, then makes amends by taking a job at the video arcade to earn money for picnic equipment for the gang.
Nov. 24, 1984, midnight
S8E14 - You Gotta Have Art
Fat Albert makes friends with the new girl in school, who is a budding artist.
Dec. 1, 1984, midnight
S8E15 - Long Live the Queen
On America Day, the gang gets to vote on who wins the title of America's Queen.
Dec. 8, 1984, midnight
S8E16 - The Joker
Dumb Donald's cousin does not realize his pranks are getting out of hand.
Dec. 15, 1984, midnight
S8E17 - Second Chance
Teddy is accused when gym equipment disappears, and Fat Albert and the gang hunt for the real culprits.
Dec. 22, 1984, midnight
S8E18 - Kiss and Tell
Bob discovers that problems—especially those involving one's health—do not go away on their own.
Dec. 29, 1984, midnight
S8E19 - Teenage Mom
The kids help their friend Liz with their new baby.
Jan. 5, 1985, midnight
S8E20 - Film Follies
The kids make their own episode of the Brown Hornet.
Jan. 12, 1985, midnight
S8E21 - Harvest Moon
The Cosby kids discover a dangerous chemical spill when they help out at their friend Roy's farm.
Jan. 19, 1985, midnight
S8E22 - Read Baby Read
The boys try to convince the school's star football player Mickey that reading is more important than winning.
Jan. 26, 1985, midnight
S8E23 - The Whiskey Kid
Fat Albert notices that his friend Peter is acting strangely and finds out that it is due to alcohol.
Feb. 2, 1985, midnight
S8E24 - Millionaire Madness
The Cosby kids search for hidden loot after Weird Harold finds a treasure map.
Feb. 9, 1985, midnight
S8E25 - Call of the Wild
Fat Albert and the Cosby kids take a trip to the country to visit Weird Harold's uncle.
Feb. 16, 1985, midnight
S8E26 - Funny Business
Weird Harold and Waldo's sister Mindy learn the importance of having a sense of humor when they get trapped in a cave.
Feb. 23, 1985, midnight
S8E27 - 3 Strikes and You're In
Fat Albert finds the perfect star pitcher when the boys get a challenge from the Junior League baseball champions, but she is a girl.
March 2, 1985, midnight
S8E28 - What's the ID?
Rudy and his new friend Hector try to use fake I.D.s at a nightclub.
March 9, 1985, midnight
S8E29 - Rules Is Cool
The police show up when Fat Albert's friend Tommy throws a party at his parents' house.
March 16, 1985, midnight
S8E30 - The Birds, the Bees and Dumb Donald
Dumb Donald falls for Elaine, a cheerleader, but how will he compete with the star quarterback Hammerhead Rex?
March 23, 1985, midnight
S8E31 - Double or Nothing
Rudy learns an important lesson about winning big and losing big when he catches the gambling bug.
March 30, 1985, midnight
S8E32 - Hot Wheels
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit the Museum of Natural History to see an exhibit on bicycles.
April 6, 1985, midnight
S8E33 - No Place Like Home
The Cosby Kids find out that real friends do not care whether you are rich or poor—they like you for you.
April 13, 1985, midnight
S8E34 - Not So Loud
The Cosby Kids enter the Sound City TV competition in hopes of winning airtime for their band.
April 20, 1985, midnight
S8E35 - The Jinx
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit Rudy's uncle's ranch and leave the big city behind.
April 27, 1985, midnight
S8E36 - You Don't Say
Everybody wants to be on the school pep squad but will Fat Albert and Weird Harold win a place?
May 4, 1985, midnight
S8E37 - Amiss With Amish
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit an Amish community and learn the values of Amish society with their friend Sharon.
May 11, 1985, midnight
S8E38 - Gang Wars
Fat Albert tries to save his friend Tito from getting involved with his older brother's gang life.
May 18, 1985, midnight
S8E39 - Computer Caper
Fat Albert exposes his classmate Greg as a computer hacker while working on a history assignment.
May 25, 1985, midnight
S8E40 - We All Scream for Ice Cream
Weird Harold is left in a sticky situation while working at his new job serving ice cream at Mr. Cooper's Ice Cream Shop.
June 1, 1985, midnight
S8E41 - Superdudes
Hoping to be like his hero, Dexter attempts a death-defying stunt.
June 8, 1985, midnight
S8E42 - Painting the Town
Fat Albert and the boys try to help their friend Lenny find a job.
June 15, 1985, midnight
S8E43 - Rudy and the Beast
Rudy thinks it's his big break when the Cosby Kids meet a new girl whose father is a big time movie producer.
June 22, 1985, midnight
S8E44 - Wheeler
Fat Albert and the boys try to help their new friend Chuy, a.k.a. the Wheeler, feel welcome at school.
June 29, 1985, midnight
S8E45 - Faking the Grade
Dumb Donald's schoolwork needs to improve or he may not be able to advance to the next grade. This catches the attention of a teenager who previously had Dumb Donald's teacher, and offers to sell him the answers to future tests. Donald is conflicted amongst himself about the meaning of academic success and facing the stigma of being held back.
July 6, 1985, midnight
S8E46 - Write On
Fat Albert gives his classmate Richard the encouragement he needs to write a blue ribbon poem for the school writing contest.
July 13, 1985, midnight
S8E47 - Cable Caper
When the Cosby Kids find out that Mr. and Mrs. Gibson may lose their home, they hit the airwaves to tell their neighbors' story.
July 20, 1985, midnight
S8E48 - Say Uncle
When Weird Harold's Uncle Marcus moves in with his family, space gets tight especially in Weird Harold's room.
July 27, 1985, midnight
S8E49 - No News Is Good News
The Cosby Kids learn about the responsibilities of the press when Rudy submits a false story to the school newspaper.
Aug. 3, 1985, midnight
S8E50 - Attitude of Gratitude
When Fat Albert takes a job at the local zoo, he has trouble juggling his many responsibilities including school, homework, and work.
Aug. 10, 1985, midnight
CBS
30 min/ep
3300 min
Sept. 9, 1972
Aug. 10, 1985, midnight
Ended
TV-PG
6+
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