Deliberate mistake: In the very first episode, the kids are fighting and arguing all throughout the house. Claire then asks Cliff, "Why did we have 4 kids?", referring to Denise, Theo, Rudy, and Vanessa. In all of the following episodes, they actually have 5 kids. I guess they decided to add Sandra (the oldest Huxtable) later down the road.
The Cosby Show (1984)
1 deliberate mistake in season 1 - chronological order
Continuity mistake: After Cliff talks to Peter, Theo is told to run to the neighbors across the street. However, he can be seen in the background of some shots when the twins do their game. As soon as the twins finish, Theo is shown coming back into the house.
Vanessa Huxtable: Rudy, what are you gonna do in life with a fourth grade education?
Rudy: Teach third grade .
Trivia: Nearly every sweater Bill Cosby wore on this show was sent to him by a fan.
Autumn Gifts - S4-E7
Question: When Cliff is watching TV, the sound of voices singing "Open the door and let me in." come from the television. What song is this?
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Chosen answer: That is the song "Open the Door Richard."