Ep 6. Denise Kendall: Babysitter
- TV-PG
- October 26, 1989
- 22 min
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7.2 (119)
The Cosby Show season 6 episode 6, titled "Denise Kendall: Babysitter", follows Denise as she takes on a babysitting job to earn some extra money. The Huxtable family are surprised when they find out Denise has taken on the job, knowing how unreliable she can be. However, they agree to give her a chance and let her babysit for their friends, the Taylors.
Denise is thrilled to be trusted with the responsibility of looking after the Taylor children, but things don't go quite as smoothly as she planned. She quickly realizes that babysitting is harder than she thought, and she struggles to keep up with the children's demands.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Huxtables are preparing for a visit from Cliff's aunt, who is known for her sharp tongue and critical nature. Cliff is determined to impress his aunt and prove to her that he is successful and responsible, but he is constantly being interrupted by the chaos of Denise's babysitting job.
As the evening progresses, Denise's struggles with the children worsen, and she becomes increasingly frazzled. The children refuse to go to bed, and she can't seem to keep them entertained. Finally, she reaches her breaking point and calls her mother for help.
Despite Denise's initial struggles, she eventually manages to get the children to bed and even earns their respect and admiration. The Huxtables are impressed with Denise's resilience and maturity, and they all end up having a good laugh about the chaotic evening.
Overall, "Denise Kendall: Babysitter" is a heartwarming and humorous episode that highlights the challenges of growing up and taking responsibility. The episode is a testament to the idea that even when things don't go as planned, it's always possible to learn and grow from our mistakes.