Ep 15. Say Hello to a Good Buy

Say Hello to a Good Buy is the fifteenth episode of the third season of The Cosby Show. The episode revolves around the Huxtable family and their attempts to buy a new car.

The episode begins with Cliff and Clair Huxtable discussing their need for a new car as their current vehicle is old and unreliable. Their children, Theo, Denise, Vanessa, and Rudy all eagerly offer suggestions and preferences for what type of car they should buy, but Cliff insists that he wants a used car that he can fix up himself.

Cliff and Clair eventually settle on a bright red Volkswagen Beetle, much to the disappointment of their children who were hoping for a more modern and flashy car. Cliff is excited about his new car and even goes as far as giving it a name, "Buster."

However, their excitement is short-lived as Cliff quickly realizes that buying a used car comes with its own set of problems. Buster breaks down multiple times and requires costly repairs, leaving Cliff frustrated and regretful about his decision to buy a used car.

Meanwhile, Denise and her friend have been working on a project for school where they have to come up with a business plan. While brainstorming ideas, they come up with the concept of a car wash. Denise is hesitant about the idea at first, but when she sees how much money they could potentially make, she becomes enthusiastic about it.

The two girls decide to start their car wash business in the Huxtable family's driveway, much to the annoyance of Cliff who is already fed up with Buster's constant breakdowns. However, when the car wash turns out to be a big success, Cliff is forced to admit that he was wrong about their business idea.

The episode ends with the Huxtable family driving off in their newly repaired Volkswagen Beetle, with Cliff now seeing the car as a symbol of the hard work and success of his family.

Overall, Say Hello to a Good Buy explores themes of financial responsibility, the value of hard work, and the importance of making well-informed decisions when it comes to money and purchases. The episode also showcases the strength of the Huxtable family bond, as they work together to overcome the challenges that come with owning a used car and starting a business.