TV series
A Different World
1987–1993, English, on NBC. Created by Bill Cosby.
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 144
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S6 E25: Great X-Pectations
Aired 9 July 1993
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Bill CosbyCreator
- Jasmine GuyWhitley Gilbert · 144 ep
- Kadeem HardisonDwayne Wayne · 144 ep
- Darryl M. BellRon Johnson · 135 ep
- Cree SummerFreddie Brooks · 122 ep
- Charnele BrownKim Reese · 122 ep
- Glynn TurmanColonel Brad Taylor · 122 ep
- Dawnn LewisJaleesa Vinson-Taylor · 119 ep
- Lou MyersVernon Gaines · 114 ep
- SinbadCoach Walter Oakes · 77 ep
- Jada Pinkett SmithLena James · 47 ep
- Ajai SandersGina Devereaux · 44 ep
- Cory TylerTerrence Taylor · 31 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 1987
- Last aired
- 9 July 1993
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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A Different World: quick answers
Is A Different World worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes, about 22 minutes each.
Is A Different World finished?
Yes. A Different World ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch A Different World?
A Different World is streaming on Netflix.
Is A Different World suitable for kids?
A Different World is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like A Different World?
If you liked A Different World, try Moesha, The Jeffersons, My Three Sons.
Who created A Different World?
A Different World was created by Bill Cosby and stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell.