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A Different World (1987) | Slate

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Rated 7.2 on TMDB

A Different World

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.

Status: Ended
First aired: 1987
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 144 aired
Average episode: 22m
Rated: TV-PG
Genres: Comedy, Family
Network: NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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Seasons

Season 122 episodes
Season 222 episodes
Season 325 episodes

Creator

Glynn TurmanDirector

Matthew DiamondDirector

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Cast

Lisa BonetDenise Huxtable
Jasmine GuyWhitley Gilbert
Kadeem HardisonDwayne Wayne

Darryl M. BellRon Johnson
Cree SummerFreddie Brooks
Marisa TomeiMaggie Lauten
Dawnn LewisJaleesa Vinson-Taylor
Charnele BrownKim Reese

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