Seasons & episodes
S8 · E1Have a Heart 1984-09-01 · 30 min
The gang stays after school to learn about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), but Rudy ditches the class early to focus more on basketball. When Mudfoot stops by, he joins him in practice and gives his usual advice on the importance of education. Shortly afterward, he has a heart attack and Rudy is unable to help. Luckily, the gang leaving CPR class, is able to intervene with Fat Albert giving Mudfoot CPR while others call the paramedics. Mudfoot recovers and Rudy learns an important lesson, deciding to take the CPR class to be better prepared.
S8 · E2Watch Thy Neightborhood 1984-09-08 · 30 min
The boys go to a Neighborhood Watch meeting after a burglary at Dumb Donald's house.
S8 · E3Cosby's Classics 1984-09-15 · 30 min
Bill devises a new form of entertainment when the clubhouse TV breaks.
S8 · E4Justice Good as Ever 1984-09-22 · 30 min
An accident foils the boys' plan to enter Rudy's new bike in a big race.
S8 · E5Rebop for Bebop 1984-09-29 · 30 min
Mudfoot offers to help when the boys enter a battle of the bands.
S8 · E6Sinister Stranger 1984-10-06 · 30 min
A police officer offers kids at school safety tips, but Hank was not listening.
S8 · E7Handwriting on the Wall 1984-10-13 · 30 min
A field trip is canceled because of the expense of covering over graffiti painted on a school wall. In order to recoup the money, the gang takes on a city project to paint a patriotic mural on a city building.
S8 · E8Busted 1984-10-20 · 30 min
Larry is a car thief who impresses the gang by saying he knows how the police work. However, accepting a ride from Larry to the pool leads to trouble when Larry realizes John Law has other ideas up his sleeve. The gang is frightened of what they see in the jailhouse and a police sergeant sentences them to one-minute imprisonment, showing they could have a much longer time behind bars if they are not more careful who they associate with.
S8 · E9It All Ads Up 1984-10-27 · 30 min
The kids contribute to the school's rummage sale. The gang is concerned some of the older stuff will not sell, but Rudy uses slick ways to sell their entire selection. One of the teachers shows Rudy the effects of his actions by giving him a faulty device that ruins his hat versus that shown in a glitzy TV commercial. The lesson is not over, as Rudy, Fat Albert and the others must also head the harbor when Rudy realizes he sold a faulty raft to a boy who cannot swim.
S8 · E10Never Say Never 1984-11-03 · 30 min
The gang tries to cheer a friend who awaits a kidney transplant.
S8 · E11Don't Call Us 1984-11-10 · 30 min
Red wants to quit school to focus on her singing career, but Fat Albert and the gang try to convince her that it is a mistake.
S8 · E12The Runner 1984-11-17 · 30 min
A classmate is selling drugs at school, but Fat Albert and friends must decide whether to report it.
S8 · E13Video Mania 1984-11-24 · 30 min
Weird Harold spends all his money on video games, then makes amends by taking a job at the video arcade to earn money for picnic equipment for the gang.
S8 · E14You Gotta Have Art 1984-12-01 · 30 min
Fat Albert makes friends with the new girl in school, who is a budding artist.
S8 · E15Long Live the Queen 1984-12-08 · 30 min
On America Day, the gang gets to vote on who wins the title of America's Queen.
S8 · E16The Joker 1984-12-15 · 30 min
Dumb Donald's cousin does not realize his pranks are getting out of hand.
S8 · E17Second Chance 1984-12-22 · 30 min
Teddy is accused when gym equipment disappears, and Fat Albert and the gang hunt for the real culprits.
S8 · E18Kiss and Tell 1984-12-29 · 30 min
Bob discovers that problems—especially those involving one's health—do not go away on their own.
S8 · E19Teenage Mom 1985-01-05 · 30 min
The kids help their friend Liz with their new baby.
S8 · E20Film Follies 1985-01-12 · 30 min
The kids make their own episode of the Brown Hornet.
S8 · E21Harvest Moon 1985-01-19 · 30 min
The Cosby kids discover a dangerous chemical spill when they help out at their friend Roy's farm.
S8 · E22Read Baby Read 1985-01-26 · 30 min
The boys try to convince the school's star football player Mickey that reading is more important than winning.
S8 · E23The Whiskey Kid 1985-02-02 · 30 min
Fat Albert notices that his friend Peter is acting strangely and finds out that it is due to alcohol.
S8 · E24Millionaire Madness 1985-02-09 · 30 min
The Cosby kids search for hidden loot after Weird Harold finds a treasure map.