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The Cosby Show

S01E08 Play It Again, Vanessa

1984-11-08

Vanessa is a clarinet player in her school orchestra. Despite her dedication and daily practice, she struggles to master the instrument. During the school concert, she delivers a cringe-worthy solo, but her parents cheer her on, proud of her effort. The episode features guest star Dizzy Gillespie as Mr. Hampton, Vanessa's inspiring music instructor.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Pilot / Theo's Economic Lesson
1984-09-20
 2
Mr. Fish (a.k.a. Goodbye, Mr. Fish)
1984-09-27
 3
Bad Dreams
1984-10-04
 4
Is That My Boy?
1984-10-11
 5
A Shirt Story
1984-10-18
 6
Breaking With Tradition
1984-10-25
 7
One More Time
1984-11-01
 8
Play It Again, Vanessa
1984-11-08
 9
How Ugly Is He?
1984-11-15
 10
Bonjour, Sondra
1984-11-22
 11
You're Not a Mother Night
1984-12-06
 12
Rudy's Sick
1984-12-13
 13
Father's Day
1984-12-20
 14
Independence Day
1985-01-10
 15
Physician of the Year
1985-01-17
 16
Jitterbug Break
1985-01-31
 17
Theo and the Joint
1985-02-07
 18
Vanessa's New Class
1985-02-14
 19
Clair's Case
1985-02-21
 20
Back to the Track, Jack
1985-02-28
 21
The Younger Woman
1985-03-14
 22
Slumber Party
1985-03-28
 23
Mr. Quiet
1985-05-02
 24
Cliff's Birthday
1985-05-09