Season 1

01 Reconcilable Differences Episode 124th September 1987 During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past. 02 Pilot Episode 21st October 1987 Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm. 03 Porky de Bergerac Episode 315th October 1987 Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor. 04 Those Who Can't... Tutor Episode 422nd October 1987 Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew. 05 War of the Words Episode 529th October 1987 Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie. 06 Rudy and the Snow Queen Episode 65th November 1987 Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady. 07 Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You Episode 719th November 1987 The girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo inevitable. 08 If Chosen, I May Not Run Episode 83rd December 1987 In the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running out of steam. 09 Romancing Mr. Stone Episode 910th December 1987 A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention. 10 The Gift of the Magi Episode 1017th December 1987 Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend. 11 Does He or Doesn't He? Episode 117th January 1988 Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne. 12 Advise and Descent Episode 1214th January 1988 During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress. 13 The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic Episode 1321st January 1988 Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny. 14 Wild Child Episode 144th February 1988 Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling. 15 Dr. Cupid Episode 1511th February 1988 Dwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love. 16 The Show Must Go On Episode 1618th February 1988 Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden. 17 Mr. Hillman Episode 1725th February 1988 In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley. 18 Speech Therapy Episode 1810th March 1988 Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her. 19 Clair's Last Stand Episode 1924th March 1988 Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans. 20 If Only for One Night Episode 2028th April 1988 Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale. 21 Come Back, Little Eggby Episode 215th May 1988 A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it. 22 My Dinner With Theo Episode 227th July 1988 Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.