Ep 15. The Lost Weekend

The Cosby Show season 5 episode 15, "The Lost Weekend," follows the Huxtable family as they struggle with the idea of Cliff taking a weekend alone to attend a seminar in Atlantic City. Clair is hesitant to let Cliff go, worrying that he'll end up getting into trouble with his friends like he did in college. However, Cliff reassures her that he needs this time to clear his head and learn more about his profession.

Meanwhile, the kids are left at home with their grandparents, Russell and Anna, who are visiting from Virginia. Sondra is home from college for the weekend and has a big announcement to make, but is hesitant to do so with her siblings and grandparents around. Denise is excited to have the house to herself, thinking that she can finally have a party without anyone finding out. However, when her plans fall through, she's left feeling disappointed.

As the weekend goes on, everyone begins to realize the importance of family and the challenges that come with it. Rudy and Olivia bond with their grandparents, learning about their family history and traditions. Theo learns the value of hard work when he takes on a job to earn some extra cash. Vanessa and Sondra come to terms with their differences and growing up in different generations.

Meanwhile, Cliff's weekend isn't going as planned as he finds himself getting into some trouble with his old friends. He realizes that he's not the same person he was in college and misses his family. He returns home early to find that everyone has been through their own challenges while he was away.

The episode ends with the family coming together for a Sunday dinner, realizing that even though they all have different experiences and struggles, they are still a family and will always be there for each other.

Overall, "The Lost Weekend" is a heartwarming episode about the importance of family and the challenges that come with it. It showcases the unique personalities and struggles of each family member while still emphasizing the power of togetherness.