Episode 14— Independence Day
Aired January 10, 1985 · 22 min
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Theo gets his ear pierced to impress a girl, but Denise suspects it's infected and insists he see Cliff. Meanwhile, Cliff hopes Grandpa Huxtable will discipline Theo, only to be reminded of his own youthful misadventures. Anna recalls Russell's embarrassing tattoo mishap, and Clarice Taylor makes her first appearance as Cliff's mother.
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