The Cosby Mysteries

The Cosby Mysteries (1994-1995)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Crime

Retired hot-shot New York criminalogist Guy Hanks (Bill Cosby) isn't managing his retirement too well. He should be spending his time enjoying the good life with the two women in his life, his holistic housekeeper Angie and his physical therapist/main squeeze (Whitfield) but his old buddy/colleague Sully keeps luring him back to help out on particularly nasty cases.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E18Dial 'H' for MurderApr 12, 1995
S01E17GoldilocksApr 5, 1995
S01E16The Medium is the MessageMar 22, 1995
S01E15Big Brother is WatchingMar 15, 1995
S01E14The Hit ParadeMar 8, 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Cosby Mysteries premiere?

The Cosby Mysteries premiered on September 21, 1994.

Who starred in The Cosby Mysteries?

Bill Cosby starred as Guy Hanks, a private investigator in The Cosby Mysteries.

What is the genre of The Cosby Mysteries?

The Cosby Mysteries is a crime drama television series.

In which city is The Cosby Mysteries set in?

The Cosby Mysteries is set in New York City.

Who played Bill Cosby's sidekick on The Cosby Mysteries?

Mos Def played the role of Cosby's sidekick on The Cosby Mysteries.

How many episodes were there of The Cosby Mysteries?

There were 18 episodes of The Cosby Mysteries.

Who was the creator of The Cosby Mysteries?

The Cosby Mysteries was created by William Link.

What was Guy Hank's profession prior to becoming a private investigator?

Before becoming a private investigator, Guy Hanks was a lawyer.

What instrument did Guy Hanks play?

Guy Hanks played the saxophone.

Where was The Cosby Mysteries filmed?

The Cosby Mysteries was primarily filmed in New York City and its boroughs.

Who was the executive producer of The Cosby Mysteries?

Tom Straw was the executive producer of The Cosby Mysteries.

What was the time slot for The Cosby Mysteries?

The Cosby Mysteries aired on NBC at 8:00pm on Thursdays.

Who played Guy Hank's wife on The Cosby Mysteries?

Rita Moreno played Guy Hank's wife on The Cosby Mysteries.

Which famous singer guest-starred on an episode of The Cosby Mysteries?

Whitney Houston guest-starred on an episode of The Cosby Mysteries.

Did The Cosby Mysteries run concurrently with The Cosby Show?

Yes, The Cosby Mysteries aired while The Cosby Show was still on the air.

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