Ep 21. Home Remedies

In The Cosby Show season 7 episode 21, entitled "Home Remedies," the Huxtable family is dealing with a variety of ailments and turning to various home remedies to cure them. When Cliff comes down with a cold, Clair insists on treating him with her homemade concoctions, much to his chagrin. Meanwhile, Sondra is dealing with a stubborn case of hives, and Rudy is suffering from an upset stomach.

Cliff's cold proves to be more difficult to shake than expected, and he becomes increasingly irritated by Clair's constant attempts to cure him. He insists on going to the doctor, but Clair is convinced that her home remedies are the superior option. The two engage in a humorous back-and-forth as they debate the merits of modern medicine versus traditional remedies.

While all this is going on, Sondra is attempting to hide her hives from her boyfriend, Elvin. She enlists Vanessa's help to cover them up with makeup, but soon realizes that she needs to come clean with Elvin and seek medical attention. The storyline provides a thoughtful exploration of the pressure to appear perfect in relationships and the importance of honesty.

Finally, Rudy's upset stomach is causing her to miss school, prompting Cliff to turn to his own go-to remedy - a bowl of oatmeal. Although initially skeptical, Rudy is eventually won over by the simple cure, and even offers it as a remedy to her school nurse.

Through its lighthearted exploration of home remedies, The Cosby Show offers a humorous take on the age-old debate between modern medicine and traditional cures. The episode also dives deeper into themes of honesty, communication, and the importance of seeking medical attention when necessary.