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A Different World

1987 · TV Series · 22 min⭐ 7.0· Updated Apr 2026

6 Seasons • 144 Episodes

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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.

A Different World is a show that explores themes of college, racism, sitcom. It also touches on social issues and playful and inspirational.

Cast

Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White, Jada Pinkett Smith

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Despite strong viewership due to its timeslot, A Different World initially received negative reviews from television critics, who found it juvenile, unrealistic, humorless, boring, and overly reliant...

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A Different World

1987•⭐ 7.0•22 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐English

6 Seasons • 144 Episodes

You can stream A Different World (1987) on Netflix with a subscription.

Rated:TV-PG

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.

A Different World is a show that explores themes of college, racism, sitcom. It also touches on social issues and playful and inspirational.

Cast

Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina White, Jada Pinkett Smith

What Critics Say

Despite strong viewership due to its timeslot, A Different World initially received negative reviews from television critics, who found it juvenile, unrealistic, humorless, boring, and overly reliant...

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