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Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids(TV show/series, 1972-1985)

30min per episode | Genre: Animation

Scripted Reality in 8 seasons with 129 episodes

Fat Albert and the Cosby KidsRating: 3.2/5 (with 12 votes)
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (often referred to simply as Fat Albert) is an American television series created, produced, and hosted (in live action bookends) 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 aired until 1985 (with new episodes being produced sporadically during that time frame). The show, based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang, focused on Fat Albert (known for his catchphrase "Hey hey hey!"), and his friends. The show features an educational lesson in each episode, emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments. In addition, at the end of the early episodes, the gang typically joins in their North Philadelphia junkyard to play a song on their cobbled-together instruments, summarizing the show's lesson. The New York Times noted that the show "enjoyed enormous success" throughout its run. The show's success led Cosby to create a second series, Little Bill, in the late 1990s. Little Bill was intentionally designed to be visually different from Fat Albert, while retaining similar educational lessons and roots in C... ()
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About Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an 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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Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids Seasons and Episodes

09/01/1984Season 8 - 50 episodes
#1 | 09/01/1984Have 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.
#2 | 09/08/1984Watch Thy Neightborhood
The boys go to a Neighborhood Watch meeting after a burglary at Dumb Donald's house.
#3 | 09/15/1984Cosby's Classics
Bill devises a new form of entertainment when the clubhouse TV breaks.
#4 | 09/22/1984Justice Good as Ever
An accident foils the boys' plan to enter Rudy's new bike in a big race.
#5 | 09/29/1984Rebop for Bebop
Mudfoot offers to help when the boys enter a battle of the bands.
#6 | 10/06/1984Sinister Stranger
A police officer offers kids at school safety tips, but Hank was not listening.
#7 | 10/13/1984Handwriting 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.
#8 | 10/20/1984Busted
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.
#9 | 10/27/1984It 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.
#10 | 11/03/1984Never Say Never
The gang tries to cheer a friend who awaits a kidney transplant.
#11 | 11/10/1984Don'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.
#12 | 11/17/1984The Runner
A classmate is selling drugs at school, but Fat Albert and friends must decide whether to report it.
#13 | 11/24/1984Video 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.
#14 | 12/01/1984You Gotta Have Art
Fat Albert makes friends with the new girl in school, who is a budding artist.
#15 | 12/08/1984Long Live the Queen
On America Day, the gang gets to vote on who wins the title of America's Queen.
#16 | 12/15/1984The Joker
Dumb Donald's cousin does not realize his pranks are getting out of hand.
#17 | 12/22/1984Second Chance
Teddy is accused when gym equipment disappears, and Fat Albert and the gang hunt for the real culprits.
#18 | 12/29/1984Kiss and Tell
Bob discovers that problems—especially those involving one's health—do not go away on their own.
#19 | 01/05/1985Teenage Mom
The kids help their friend Liz with their new baby.
#20 | 01/12/1985Film Follies
The kids make their own episode of the Brown Hornet.
#21 | 01/19/1985Harvest Moon
The Cosby kids discover a dangerous chemical spill when they help out at their friend Roy's farm.
#22 | 01/26/1985Read Baby Read
The boys try to convince the school's star football player Mickey that reading is more important than winning.
#23 | 02/02/1985The Whiskey Kid
Fat Albert notices that his friend Peter is acting strangely and finds out that it is due to alcohol.
#24 | 02/09/1985Millionaire Madness
The Cosby kids search for hidden loot after Weird Harold finds a treasure map.
#25 | 02/16/1985Call of the Wild
Fat Albert and the Cosby kids take a trip to the country to visit Weird Harold's uncle.
#26 | 02/23/1985Funny Business
Weird Harold and Waldo's sister Mindy learn the importance of having a sense of humor when they get trapped in a cave.
#27 | 03/02/19853 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.
#28 | 03/09/1985What's the ID?
Rudy and his new friend Hector try to use fake I.D.s at a nightclub.
#29 | 03/16/1985Rules Is Cool
The police show up when Fat Albert's friend Tommy throws a party at his parents' house.
#30 | 03/23/1985The Birds, the Bees and Dumb Donald
Dumb Donald falls for Elaine, a cheerleader, but how will he compete with the star quarterback Hammerhead Rex?
#31 | 03/30/1985Double or Nothing
Rudy learns an important lesson about winning big and losing big when he catches the gambling bug.
#32 | 04/06/1985Hot Wheels
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit the Museum of Natural History to see an exhibit on bicycles.
#33 | 04/13/1985No 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.
#34 | 04/20/1985Not So Loud
The Cosby Kids enter the Sound City TV competition in hopes of winning airtime for their band.
#35 | 04/27/1985The Jinx
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit Rudy's uncle's ranch and leave the big city behind.
#36 | 05/04/1985You Don't Say
Everybody wants to be on the school pep squad but will Fat Albert and Weird Harold win a place?
#37 | 05/11/1985Amiss With Amish
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids visit an Amish community and learn the values of Amish society with their friend Sharon.
#38 | 05/18/1985Gang Wars
Fat Albert tries to save his friend Tito from getting involved with his older brother's gang life.
#39 | 05/25/1985Computer Caper
Fat Albert exposes his classmate Greg as a computer hacker while working on a history assignment.
#40 | 06/01/1985We 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.
#41 | 06/08/1985Superdudes
Hoping to be like his hero, Dexter attempts a death-defying stunt.
#42 | 06/15/1985Painting the Town
Fat Albert and the boys try to help their friend Lenny find a job.
#43 | 06/22/1985Rudy 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.
#44 | 06/29/1985Wheeler
Fat Albert and the boys try to help their new friend Chuy, a.k.a. the Wheeler, feel welcome at school.
#45 | 07/06/1985Faking 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.
#46 | 07/13/1985Write On
Fat Albert gives his classmate Richard the encouragement he needs to write a blue ribbon poem for the school writing contest.
#47 | 07/20/1985Cable 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.
#48 | 07/27/1985Say Uncle
When Weird Harold's Uncle Marcus moves in with his family, space gets tight especially in Weird Harold's room.
#49 | 08/03/1985No News Is Good News
The Cosby Kids learn about the responsibilities of the press when Rudy submits a false story to the school newspaper.
#50 | 08/10/1985Attitude of Gratitude
When Fat Albert takes a job at the local zoo, he has trouble juggling his many responsibilities including school, homework, and work.
09/05/1981Season 7 - 27 episodes
09/05/1980Season 6 - 8 episodes
09/07/1979Season 5 - 8 episodes
09/11/1976Season 4 - 8 episodes
09/06/1975Season 3 - 6 episodes
09/08/1973Season 2 - 8 episodes
09/09/1972Season 1 - 14 episodes
12/18/1977Specials - 3 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 3 languages: English (EN), French (FR), Italian (IT)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 09/09/1972
Last episode released on: 08/10/1985
Creator: Bill Cosby
Director: Hal Sutherland
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"The Adventures of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids"
"The New Fat Albert Show"

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