Where to watch A Different World(1987)
In the United States, A Different World is available to stream on Netflix and Philo.
Where to stream A Different World
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A Different World plot summary
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Details
- First aired
- September 24, 1987
- Episode runtime
- 22m
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Created by
- Bill Cosby
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 144
- Network
- NBC
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 77 votes
Cast
Jasmine GuyWhitley Gilbert
Darryl M. BellRon Johnson
Kadeem HardisonDwayne Wayne
Cree SummerFreddie Brooks
Charnele BrownKim Reese
Lou MyersVernon Gaines
Glynn TurmanColonel Brad Taylor
Ajai SandersGina Devereaux
Karen Malina WhiteCharmaine Brown
Jada Pinkett SmithLena James
FAQ
Where can I watch A Different World?
In the United States, A Different World is available to stream on Netflix and Philo.
How many seasons does A Different World have?
A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes. Status: ended.
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