A Different World(1987)
A Different World Synopsis
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 (1987) is a comedy and family series that premiered on September 24, 1987, spanning 6 seasons and 144 episodes. It stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell and Cree Summer. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1987-09-24
- Last aired:
- 1993-07-09
A Different World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jasmine Guy
as Whitley Gilbert
Kadeem Hardison
as Dwayne Wayne
Darryl M. Bell
as Ron Johnson
Cree Summer
as Freddie Brooks
Charnele Brown
as Kim Reese
Lou Myers
as Vernon Gaines
Glynn Turman
as Colonel Brad Taylor
Ajai Sanders
as Gina Devereaux
Karen Malina White
as Charmaine Brown
Jada Pinkett Smith
as Lena James
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A Different World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 76 ratings.
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A Different World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream A Different World?
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A Different World (1987) is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
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A Different World has 6 seasons and 144 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 24, 1987.
Is A Different World still running?
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No. A Different World is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 9, 1993.
Who is in the cast of A Different World?
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A Different World (1987) stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer and Charnele Brown. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is A Different World any good?
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A Different World (1987) is rated 7.1 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and family series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.