Ep 9. How Ugly Is He?

In The Cosby Show season 1 episode 9, titled "How Ugly Is He?", the Huxtable family is preparing for Thanksgiving. Cliff is excited to host a big Thanksgiving dinner, but is not too thrilled about Denise's new boyfriend, Darryl. Denise has been raving about how great Darryl is, but she neglects to mention one important detail about him - he's not the most conventionally attractive person.

Cliff and Claire are shocked when they finally meet Darryl. They try to hide their dismay about his looks and instead focus on getting to know him better. Meanwhile, Denise is blissfully ignorant about her family's reaction to Darryl's appearance.

Clair tries to be supportive of Denise's relationship with Darryl, but she can't help but worry about how her daughter will be treated by others for dating someone who doesn't fit society's beauty standards. She confides in her husband about her concerns, but Cliff tries to reassure her that Denise is old enough to make her own decisions.

As the family continues their preparations for Thanksgiving, they invite their friends and neighbors over to their house. Among the guests is Cliff's old friend from college, Jerry, who is known for his good looks. Jerry takes an immediate liking to Denise, which makes Darryl feel insecure.

Darryl's discomfort only increases when he overhears Cliff and Jerry discussing his appearance. Cliff tries to defend Darryl, but Jerry insists that looks are important and that Darryl is not good enough for Denise.

The tension comes to a head during Thanksgiving dinner when Jerry makes a passive-aggressive comment about Darryl's appearance. Denise, who overhears the remark, becomes furious with Jerry and demands that he leave.

The episode ends with Denise and Darryl sharing a sweet moment together as they reflect on what happened. Denise tells Darryl that she doesn't care about what other people think about his looks and that she likes him for who he is. Darryl is touched by Denise's words and they share a tender kiss.

"How Ugly Is He?" is a heartwarming episode that tackles important issues like beauty standards and self-esteem. The episode shows the Huxtable family grappling with their own biases and prejudices, while also celebrating the power of love and acceptance. It is a classic episode of The Cosby Show that still resonates today.