This season leads off with another addition to the Huxtable household, Cousin Pam. The humor continues over poor Cliff gaining children to his household rather than losing them. Cliff is not the only one lamenting over the addition as Rudy once again loses her chance at her own room. Cousin Pam is new to the Huxtable rules after living a more free urban life. She also struggles with a boyfriend pushing her to heat up their relationship. Birth control is discussed and she does consider premarital sex, but after a conversation with Claire, Pam decides she is worth the wait. This storyline was one of the more mature and serious I have seen in “The Cosby Show” and I really liked the way it was written. Not only does Pam consider the choices and decide against doing anything, but she also walks away after her boyfriend, Slide, continues to pressure her.

Seriousness aside, the fun continues as Martin and Denise look for a place of their own, Cliff continues to try to eat on the wild side, and Theo juggles a new love while trying to help a friend and get on the Dean’s list.