The Cosby Show: Season Three

The Cosby Show: Season Three, 1986-1987. The day-to-day life of a large, wealthy family.

Created by Ed. Weinberger, Michael Leeson, & Bill Cosby. Directed by Jay Sandrich (18 episodes), Tony Singletary (6), Carl Lauten (1), & Regge Life (1). Written by Gary Kott (6 episodes), Matt Williams (5), John Markus (5), Carmen Finestra (5), Chris Auer (2), Matt Robinson (2), Susan Fales (1), Margaret Beddow Hatch (1), Matt Geller (1), Janet Leahy (1), Elizabeth Hailey (1), & Oliver Hailey (1). Starring Cosby, with Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina LeBeauf, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, & Keshia Knight Pulliam.

Concept: B
Story: C
Characters: A
Dialog: A
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: B
Music: B
Enjoyment:  There are some exceptionally low low points this season, and some stereotypical sit-cominess is starting to seep in. But overall, still hilarious. A

GPA: 3.0/4

[update of a previous post - original is here]