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Episode 1

Together Again and Again

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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."

Episode 2

The Physical

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Cliff prepares for a physical. John Amos as Dr. Bradley Herbert, Jr.

Episode 3

Rudy's All-Nighter

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Rudy's friend sleeps over.

Episode 4

Move It (a.k.a. The Baby Game)

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Everyone wants pregnant Sondra and Elvin to find a new house. Elvin's surname, Tibideaux, is revealed.

Episode 5

Out of Brooklyn

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Denise leaves Brooklyn for a job in Africa (Lisa Bonet's last appearance of Season 5).

Episode 6

The Birth (1)

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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.

Episode 7

The Birth (2)

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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.

Episode 8

Cyranoise de Bergington

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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.

Episode 9

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

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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.

Episode 10

If the Dress Fits, Wear It

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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).

Episode 11

Is There a Hamster in the House?

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Rudy takes care of a friend's hamster for the weekend.

Episode 12

Truth or Consequences

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Rudy lies to cover for Vanessa, who secretly goes out on a date with her older boyfriend.

Episode 13

Cliff Babysits

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Cliff babysits Winnie and Nelson when the rest of the family goes to see a Michael Jackson concert.

Episode 14

Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten

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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.

Episode 15

The Lost Weekend

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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.

Episode 16

No Way, Baby

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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.

Episode 17

Can I Say Something, Please?

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Rudy wants to change some of her rules. Voice-over by Ed McMahon (from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson).

Episode 18

The Dead End Kids Meet Dr. Lotus

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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.

Episode 19

The Boys of Winter

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Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit. Guest appearance by U.S. Senator (and former NBA basketball player) Bill Bradley.

Episode 20

It Comes and It Goes

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Sondra bemoans taking care of the twins.

Episode 21

Theo's Women

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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.

Episode 22

Birthday Blues

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Clair's 46th birthday.

Episode 23

A Room With No View

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Vanessa and Rudy argue and fight. After the sisters do physical damage to the house, Cliff exiles them to the basement.

Episode 24

What He Did for Love

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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.

Episode 25

Day of the Locusts

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Sondra comes down with strep throat, prompting her mother Clair and Elvin's mother Francine to "steal" the babies.

Episode 26

57 Varieties

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Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig. Reno Wilson as Howard. Alex Ruiz as Lou. Deon Richmond as Kenny.