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A Different World

Name: A Different World
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1987
Rating: 7.2

72% Match1987TV-PG6 Seasons7.2

A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

Starring Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown
By Bill Cosby

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Reconcilable DifferencesDuring 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 pas30m
PilotDenise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.30m
Porky de BergeracQuestionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.30m
Those Who Can't... TutorDenise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.30m
War of the WordsWhitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.30m
Rudy and the Snow QueenRudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.30m
Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouThe 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.30m
If Chosen, I May Not RunIn 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.30m