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The Cosby Show: Season 1, Episode 1

Theo's Economic Lesson (20 Sep. 1984)

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Cliff explains to Theo how "regular" people get by with a low "regular" salary, with the use of Monopoly money.

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Cliff explains to Theo how "regular" people get by with a low "regular" salary, with the use of Monopoly money.

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The house in the pilot episode was different from the series. Also, it is stated that the Huxtables have four children, not five. See more »

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The girls, and Claire refer to Theo as "Teddy" in this episode. See more »

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Cliff: I love you, son.
Theo: Yeah, Dad, I know.
Cliff: Yeah, and maybe your mother loves you too.
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