A Different World

A Different World

A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Lisa BonetKadeem HardisonJasmine GuyDarryl M. BellCharnele BrownCree SummerGlynn TurmanDawnn LewisLou MyersSinbadJada Pinkett SmithAjai SandersCory TylerMary AliceKaren Malina WhiteBumper RobinsonPatrick Y. MaloneMarisa Tomei


1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Strangers on a Plane

Thu, Sep 21, 1989

Dwayne and Whitley get to know one another better on an eventful plane ride back to campus while everyone else adapts to the now co-ed dorms.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ The Heat Is On

Thu, Oct 12, 1989

Whitley's avoidance of math classes threatens her chances of graduating.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ The Hat Makes the Man

Thu, Oct 19, 1989

Tensions run high in the dorm when new director Walter clashes with Jaleesa.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ To Have and Have Not

Thu, Oct 26, 1989

Whitley loses faith in her youth-center dance students when her pocketbook disappears.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Forever Hold Your Peace

Thu, Nov 2, 1989

In New York to attend her father's second wedding, Whitley and Dwayne meet up with the Huxtable clan.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Delusions of Daddyhood

Thu, Nov 9, 1989

Despite Whitley's objections, rap group Heavy D. and the Boyz arrive at Hillman for a benefit concert.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Wedding Bells from Hell

Thu, Nov 16, 1989

Romance is in the air as Walter pops the question to Jaleesa and Dwayne asks Whitley to date him.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Great Expectations

Thu, Nov 30, 1989

Hiring homecoming at Hillman College, Freddie and Kim disobey their parents and go to a concert they were told not to go to when Kim's father pays an unexpected visit.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Answered Prayers

Thu, Dec 7, 1989

The gang rushes Kim to see her policeman father (Richard Roundtree), who has been shot while on duty.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls

Thu, Dec 21, 1989

It is Christmas time at Hillman and Whitley is acting as bitter as the Grinch. One night Whitley is visited by the ghost of Christmas past, present, and future and told to change her ways, or else.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Under One Roof

Thu, Jan 4, 1990

The Dean invites Freddie and Whitley over for her freshman tea and they both fight over the Dean's approval. While Dwayne and Ron get a house guest that does all their chores for them when Walter tells them he could be a thief from a story he once heard.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Here's to Old Friends

Thu, Jan 11, 1990

Dwayne's old friend comes to visit and convince Dwayne to come to his college because he believes one becomes the best by being with the best and starts to judge Dwayne's best friend Ron, While Colonel Taylor and Mr. Gaines get people together for those who were once in the U.S. Army.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ The Power of the Pen

Thu, Jan 18, 1990

Dwayne writes a poem about his greatest passion--math--but Whitley thinks it's about her. Freddie feels guilty about seeing two different guys.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Pride and Prejudice

Thu, Jan 25, 1990

While shopping for her father's birthday present, a jewelry store clerk discriminates against Whitley. Civilians Dwayne and Walter go on a ROTC weekend trip with Col. Taylor and Cadet Sgt. Ron.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Success, Lies and Videotape

Thu, Feb 8, 1990

Mrs. Clair Huxtable, Denise's mother, comes to videotape and interview Hilman's students while Freddie finds part of the underground railroad.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ A World Alike

Thu, Feb 15, 1990

Freddie and transfer student Julian's plans to protest South African apartheid cause Kim to reconsider accepting a needed scholarship.

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ That's the Trouble with You All

Thu, Feb 22, 1990

Whitley fixes Dwayne up with another girl, but then has trouble dealing with it.

18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ A Campfire Story

Thu, Mar 1, 1990

Dwayne and Walter weave a tall tale about their basketball-recruiting trip, which took some strange turns.

19Season 3

S3.E19 ∙ Hillman Isn't Through with You Yet

Thu, Mar 8, 1990

Whitley has a touch of "senioritis", but it's her job prospects that look a little sickly. Ron's sister, Rachel visits.

20Season 3

S3.E20 ∙ 21 Candles

Thu, Mar 15, 1990

Whitley is Little Miss Lonely when she thinks everyone's forgotten her 21st birthday.

21Season 3

S3.E21 ∙ Sweet Charity

Thu, Mar 29, 1990

Whitley, Jaleesa, and Freddie secretly plan to raise money for Kim; and Dwayne and Ron portray hoopsters in a commercial.

22Season 3

S3.E22 ∙ Soldier Boy

Thu, Apr 5, 1990

Awaiting an ROTC dinner where Col. Taylor is to be roasted, Ron sweats bullets over the choosing of "Cadet of the Year".

23Season 3

S3.E23 ∙ Getaway: Part 1

Thu, Apr 19, 1990

While on vacation, Dwayne and Ron gain possession of some drug peddlers' cash and drugs. Part 1 of two.

24Season 3

S3.E24 ∙ Getaway: Part 2

Thu, Apr 26, 1990

Conclusion. Dwayne and Ron try to thwart the drug dealers by posing as girls.

25Season 3

S3.E25 ∙ Perhaps Love

Thu, May 3, 1990

Dwayne's mom visits when Dwayne is inducted into an honors society. Julian asks Whitley to spend the summer with him in DC.