A Different World(1987)
Synopsis
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.
Created by Bill Cosby
Where to watch A Different World
Availability in US · data from JustWatch via TMDB
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Seasons
Season 1
22 episodes · 1987
Season 2
22 episodes · 1988
Season 3
25 episodes · 1989
Season 4
25 episodes · 1990
Season 5
25 episodes · 1991
Season 6
25 episodes · 1992
A Different World — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Different World?+
A Different World is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did A Different World come out?+
A Different World was first aired in 1987.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?+
A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes in total.
Who created A Different World?+
A Different World was created by Bill Cosby.
Who stars in A Different World?+
A Different World stars Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer and Charnele Brown.
Is A Different World worth watching?+
A Different World holds a 7.2/10 rating from 77 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and family.
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