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Netflix
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Philo
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About A Different World
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
- Created by
- Bill Cosby
- Starring
- Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown
- Network
- NBC
- Episodes
- About 22 minutes each
A Different World FAQ
Where can I watch A Different World?
In the United States, A Different World is streaming on Netflix and Philo.
Is A Different World over?
Yes — A Different World ended in 1993 after 6 seasons.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes, each about 22 minutes.
What is A Different World about?
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused…
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