A Different World

A Different World is an American television sitcom which aired for six seasons on NBC (from September 24, 1987 – July 9, 1993). It is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show originally centered on Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure, the series primarily focused on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy) and mathematic... More

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Air date of first episode:

  • Sep 24, 1987

Air date of final episode:

  • Jul 9, 1993

Original episode running time:

  • 30 min

Number of seasons:

  • 6

Number of episodes:

  • 144
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Award-Nominated Work

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress - Comedy Series Nominees

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