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"The Cosby Show" Theo and the Joint (1985)
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"The Cosby Show" (1984)Original Air Date:
7 February 1985 (Season 1, Episode 17)Plot:
When Clair finds a marijuana joint in Theo's history book she and Cliff confront. Theo explains that... more | full synopsisPlot Keywords:
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A good lesson on illegal drugs, even today moreCast
(Episode Credited cast) | Bill Cosby | ... | Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable |
 | Phylicia Rashad | ... | Clair Hanks Huxtable |
 | Lisa Bonet | ... | Denise Huxtable Kendall |
| Malcolm-Jamal Warner | ... | Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable |
 | Tempestt Bledsoe | ... | Vanessa Huxtable |
| Keshia Knight Pulliam | ... | Rudy Huxtable |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Iman | ... | Mrs. Montgomery |
| Stephen Thompson | ... | Anthony Braxton |
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Revealing mistakes: In the scene where Mrs. Montgomery asks for the sex of her baby, Dr. Huxtable opens the book to reveal the sex, and when she jumps up and puts her hand on the book and says, "Forget it," she turns her head because she is laughing too hard. moreQuotes:
Cliff: [Clair found a joint in Theo's book and jumps to conclusions] We don't even know if it is Theo's and you're already sending the boy to Turkey. moreFAQ
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This episode presents a dilemma far too common in households across America. Finding illegal drugs in your child's belongings was a problem in the 1980s when this episode originally aired, and it unfortunately remains a problem today. I think the script executed in 'Theo and the Joint' is a good outline for dealing with such a problem.
Theo is a good kid, but doesn't do well in school. He has other character flaws but he is a good son to Cliff and Claire. When his mother finds a marijuana joint in his textbook, Theo vehemently denies that it is his. Relying on his record of honesty and truthfulness, his parents believe him and say that the matter is closed. Theo, however, takes it upon himself to find out who is stashing drugs in his books. He brings the guilty party to his home, and the owner of the joint confesses to Cliff.
This had the potential to be one of the longest lasting episodes of any sitcom. It addresses an issue that is as much alive today as it was 20+ years ago, and addresses it well. Parents should all take a look at this sitcom in general, and this episode in particular, and keep the lessons of The Cosby Show in mind as they raise their own children.