Ep 20. Isn't It Romantic?

The Cosby Show was an American sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1992. It was created by Ed. Weinberger and Michael Leeson for NBC and starred renowned comedian Bill Cosby as Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable. The show revolved around the Huxtable family, an affluent African-American family living in Brooklyn, as they dealt with everyday life challenges and family issues. Over its eight-season run, The Cosby Show was critically acclaimed for its positive portrayal of African-American family life and won multiple awards.

Season 6, episode 20 of The Cosby Show was titled “Isn’t it Romantic?" and originally aired on February 15, 1990. The cast of the episode featured Bill Cosby as Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable, Phylicia Rashad as his wife Clair Huxtable, Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theo Huxtable.

In this episode, Theo wanted to do something special for his girlfriend, Justine, on Valentine's Day. He had planned a romantic dinner for two, complete with candlelight and music, but he needed his parents' help to make it happen. Throughout the episode, Cliff and Clair offer their son advice on how to make the night perfect, but also warn him about the importance of being respectful and honest in his relationship.

Meanwhile, Rudy, the youngest Huxtable child, is adamant about not attending her class Valentine's Day party because she doesn't want to give out any cards. Her parents try to convince her to participate and even help her make handmade cards for her classmates. However, when it's time for the party, Rudy still refuses to give out her cards and is confronted by her teacher.

Elsewhere in the episode, Denise, the Huxtable's eldest daughter, is caught in a complicated love triangle between her boyfriend, Dabnis, and her ex-boyfriend, Martin. She turns to her parents for advice on how to handle the situation and ultimately learns about the importance of being honest and true to one's feelings.

Overall, “Isn't it Romantic?" is a heartwarming episode about the complexities of love and relationships, and the importance of honesty and respect. Through the Huxtable family's various struggles and triumphs, viewers are reminded of the importance of communication and trust in any loving relationship.