Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

1972
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

6.7 | TV-PG | en | Animation

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. Filmation was the production company for the series. The show premiered in 1972 and ran until 1985. The show, based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang, centered on Albert, and his friends. The show always had an educational lesson emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments, and in early episodes the gang would usually gather in their North Philadelphia junkyard to play a rock song on their cobbled-together instruments at the end of the show.

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EP50  Attitude of Gratitude
Aug. 10,1985
Attitude of Gratitude

When Fat Albert takes a job at the local zoo, he has trouble juggling his many responsibilities including school, homework, and work.

EP49  No News Is Good News
Aug. 03,1985
No News Is Good News

The Cosby Kids learn about the responsibilities of the press when Rudy submits a false story to the school newspaper.

EP48  Say Uncle
Jul. 27,1985
Say Uncle

When Weird Harold's Uncle Marcus moves in with his family, space gets tight especially in Weird Harold's room.

EP47  Cable Caper
Jul. 20,1985
Cable Caper

When the Cosby Kids find out that Mr. and Mrs. Gibson may lose their home, they hit the airwaves to tell their neighbors' story.

EP46  Write On
Jul. 13,1985
Write On

Fat Albert gives his classmate Richard the encouragement he needs to write a blue ribbon poem for the school writing contest.

EP45  Faking the Grade
Jul. 06,1985
Faking the Grade

Dumb Donald's schoolwork needs to improve or he may not be able to advance to the next grade. This catches the attention of a teenager who previously had Dumb Donald's teacher, and offers to sell him the answers to future tests. Donald is conflicted amongst himself about the meaning of academic success and facing the stigma of being held back.

EP44  Wheeler
Jun. 29,1985
Wheeler

Fat Albert and the boys try to help their new friend Chuy, a.k.a. the Wheeler, feel welcome at school.

EP43  Rudy and the Beast
Jun. 22,1985
Rudy and the Beast

Rudy thinks it's his big break when the Cosby Kids meet a new girl whose father is a big time movie producer.

EP42  Painting the Town
Jun. 15,1985
Painting the Town

Fat Albert and the boys try to help their friend Lenny find a job.

EP41  Superdudes
Jun. 08,1985
Superdudes

Hoping to be like his hero, Dexter attempts a death-defying stunt.

EP40  We All Scream for Ice Cream
Jun. 01,1985
We All Scream for Ice Cream

Weird Harold is left in a sticky situation while working at his new job serving ice cream at Mr. Cooper's Ice Cream Shop.

EP39  Computer Caper
May. 25,1985
Computer Caper

Fat Albert exposes his classmate Greg as a computer hacker while working on a history assignment.

EP38  Gang Wars
May. 18,1985
Gang Wars

Fat Albert tries to save his friend Tito from getting involved with his older brother's gang life.

EP37  Amiss With Amish
May. 11,1985
Amiss With Amish

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit an Amish community and learn the values of Amish society with their friend Sharon.

EP36  You Don't Say
May. 04,1985
You Don't Say

Everybody wants to be on the school pep squad but will Fat Albert and Weird Harold win a place?

EP35  The Jinx
Apr. 27,1985
The Jinx

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit Rudy's uncle's ranch and leave the big city behind.

EP34  Not So Loud
Apr. 20,1985
Not So Loud

The Cosby Kids enter the Sound City TV competition in hopes of winning airtime for their band.

EP33  No Place Like Home
Apr. 13,1985
No Place Like Home

The Cosby Kids find out that real friends do not care whether you are rich or poor—they like you for you.

EP32  Hot Wheels
Apr. 06,1985
Hot Wheels

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit the Museum of Natural History to see an exhibit on bicycles.

EP31  Double or Nothing
Mar. 30,1985
Double or Nothing

Rudy learns an important lesson about winning big and losing big when he catches the gambling bug.

EP30  The Birds, the Bees and Dumb Donald
Mar. 23,1985
The Birds, the Bees and Dumb Donald

Dumb Donald falls for Elaine, a cheerleader, but how will he compete with the star quarterback Hammerhead Rex?

EP29  Rules Is Cool
Mar. 16,1985
Rules Is Cool

The police show up when Fat Albert's friend Tommy throws a party at his parents' house.

EP28  What's the ID?
Mar. 09,1985
What's the ID?

Rudy and his new friend Hector try to use fake I.D.s at a nightclub.

EP27  3 Strikes and You're In
Mar. 02,1985
3 Strikes and You're In

Fat Albert finds the perfect star pitcher when the boys get a challenge from the Junior League baseball champions, but she is a girl.

EP26  Funny Business
Feb. 23,1985
Funny Business

Weird Harold and Waldo's sister Mindy learn the importance of having a sense of humor when they get trapped in a cave.

EP25  Call of the Wild
Feb. 16,1985
Call of the Wild

Fat Albert and the Cosby kids take a trip to the country to visit Weird Harold's uncle.

EP24  Millionaire Madness
Feb. 09,1985
Millionaire Madness

The Cosby kids search for hidden loot after Weird Harold finds a treasure map.

EP23  The Whiskey Kid
Feb. 02,1985
The Whiskey Kid

Fat Albert notices that his friend Peter is acting strangely and finds out that it is due to alcohol.

EP22  Read Baby Read
Jan. 26,1985
Read Baby Read

The boys try to convince the school's star football player Mickey that reading is more important than winning.

EP21  Harvest Moon
Jan. 19,1985
Harvest Moon

The Cosby kids discover a dangerous chemical spill when they help out at their friend Roy's farm.

EP20  Film Follies
Jan. 12,1985
Film Follies

The kids make their own episode of the Brown Hornet.

EP19  Teenage Mom
Jan. 05,1985
Teenage Mom

The kids help their friend Liz with their new baby.

EP18  Kiss and Tell
Dec. 29,1984
Kiss and Tell

Bob discovers that problems—especially those involving one's health—do not go away on their own.

EP17  Second Chance
Dec. 22,1984
Second Chance

Teddy is accused when gym equipment disappears, and Fat Albert and the gang hunt for the real culprits.

EP16  The Joker
Dec. 15,1984
The Joker

Dumb Donald's cousin does not realize his pranks are getting out of hand.

EP15  Long Live the Queen
Dec. 08,1984
Long Live the Queen

On America Day, the gang gets to vote on who wins the title of America's Queen.

EP14  You Gotta Have Art
Dec. 01,1984
You Gotta  Have Art

Fat Albert makes friends with the new girl in school, who is a budding artist.

EP13  Video Mania
Nov. 24,1984
Video Mania

Weird Harold spends all his money on video games, then makes amends by taking a job at the video arcade to earn money for picnic equipment for the gang.

EP12  The Runner
Nov. 17,1984
The Runner

A classmate is selling drugs at school, but Fat Albert and friends must decide whether to report it.

EP11  Don't Call Us
Nov. 10,1984
Don't Call Us

Red wants to quit school to focus on her singing career, but Fat Albert and the gang try to convince her that it is a mistake.

EP10  Never Say Never
Nov. 03,1984
Never Say Never

The gang tries to cheer a friend who awaits a kidney transplant.

EP9  It All Ads Up
Oct. 27,1984
It All Ads Up

The kids contribute to the school's rummage sale. The gang is concerned some of the older stuff will not sell, but Rudy uses slick ways to sell their entire selection. One of the teachers shows Rudy the effects of his actions by giving him a faulty device that ruins his hat versus that shown in a glitzy TV commercial. The lesson is not over, as Rudy, Fat Albert and the others must also head the harbor when Rudy realizes he sold a faulty raft to a boy who cannot swim.

EP8  Busted
Oct. 20,1984
Busted

Larry is a car thief who impresses the gang by saying he knows how the police work. However, accepting a ride from Larry to the pool leads to trouble when Larry realizes John Law has other ideas up his sleeve. The gang is frightened of what they see in the jailhouse and a police sergeant sentences them to one-minute imprisonment, showing they could have a much longer time behind bars if they are not more careful who they associate with.

EP7  Handwriting on the Wall
Oct. 13,1984
Handwriting on the Wall

A field trip is canceled because of the expense of covering over graffiti painted on a school wall. In order to recoup the money, the gang takes on a city project to paint a patriotic mural on a city building.

EP6  Sinister Stranger
Oct. 06,1984
Sinister Stranger

A police officer offers kids at school safety tips, but Hank was not listening.

EP5  Rebop for Bebop
Sep. 29,1984
Rebop for Bebop

Mudfoot offers to help when the boys enter a battle of the bands.

EP4  Justice Good as Ever
Sep. 22,1984
Justice Good as Ever

An accident foils the boys' plan to enter Rudy's new bike in a big race.

EP3  Cosby's Classics
Sep. 15,1984
Cosby's Classics

Bill devises a new form of entertainment when the clubhouse TV breaks.

EP2  Watch Thy Neightborhood
Sep. 08,1984
Watch Thy Neightborhood

The boys go to a Neighborhood Watch meeting after a burglary at Dumb Donald's house.

EP1  Have a Heart
Sep. 01,1984
Have a Heart

The gang stays after school to learn about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but Rudy ditches the class early to focus more on basketball. When Mudfoot stops by, he joins him in practice and gives his usual advice on the importance of education. Shortly afterward, he has a heart attack and Rudy is unable to help. Luckily, the gang leaving CPR class, is able to intervene with Fat Albert giving Mudfoot CPR while others call the paramedics. Mudfoot recovers and Rudy learns an important lesson, deciding to take the CPR class to be better prepared.

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6.7 | TV-PG | en | Animation , Comedy
Synopsis

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. Filmation was the production company for the series. The show premiered in 1972 and ran until 1985. The show, based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang, centered on Albert, and his friends. The show always had an educational lesson emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments, and in early episodes the gang would usually gather in their North Philadelphia junkyard to play a rock song on their cobbled-together instruments at the end of the show.

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Cast

Lou Scheimer , Bill Cosby

Director

Bill Cosby

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