Ep 2. The Juicer
- TV-PG
- October 3, 1985
- 21 min
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7.6 (173)
The Cosby Show season 2 episode 2, titled "The Juicer," centers around the Huxtable family's enthusiasm for a new juicer. Cliff Huxtable, the father of the family, loves the juicer so much that he starts to juice everything in the house, from apples and oranges to carrots and celery.
As he continues to experiment with the juicer, Cliff creates his own juice combinations and creates a business selling his juices to friends and family. Meanwhile, his wife Clair is slightly concerned about the health benefits of the juice and suggests that they consult a doctor to ensure that they're consuming a balanced diet.
Through this conflict, the episode explores various themes like entrepreneurship, healthy eating, and family dynamics. The Huxtable children are seen enjoying their father's new business and helping him out by creating their own concoctions and branding for the juice.
At the same time, the episode also shows the importance of consulting professionals like doctors before adopting new eating habits. The Huxtables learn that while juicing is a good way to get more fruits and vegetables into their diet, it's not a substitute for a balanced meal plan.
Overall, the episode offers a light-hearted yet educational look into healthy eating habits and the importance of moderation. The Huxtable family's passion for the juicer is infectious, and viewers are left inspired to try out juicing themselves.