Episode 17— Theo and the Joint
Aired February 7, 1985 · 22 min
Synopsis
Clair finds a marijuana cigarette in one of Theo's school books and, with Cliff, questions him, accepting his claim that another student placed it there. Theo tracks down the boy, brings him home to clear up any doubts for his parents, and unexpectedly forms a friendship with him. This episode features guest stars Stephen Thompson as Anthony Braxton and Iman as Mrs. Montgomery, and marks the first time Rudy says her full name, Rudith Lillian Huxtable.
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Bill Cosby
as Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
Phylicia Rashad
as Clair Huxtable
Lisa Bonet
as Denise Huxtable
Malcolm Jamal Warner
as Theo Huxtable
Tempestt Bledsoe
as Vanessa Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam
as Rudy Huxtable
Iman
as Mrs. Montgomery
Steven Thompson
as Anthony Braxton
Jason Robert Chin
as Freddy Wickers
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