Ep 19. The Shower

In season 3 episode 19 of The Cosby Show titled "The Shower," Clair's younger sister, Janet, comes to visit. She is pregnant and running away from her husband who is in the military. Janet is living in her car and refuses to go back to her husband. Clair wants to celebrate the impending birth of her niece or nephew and throws Janet a baby shower.

As the family plans the shower, they try to convince Janet to go back to her husband, but Janet is not interested. Clair and Janet's mother, Carrie, arrives for the baby shower and tries to convince Janet to go back to her husband as well, but she still won't budge.

The shower is a success, and Janet receives many gifts for her baby. However, when it's time for the family to say goodbye to Janet, they realize she has left without telling anyone.

The rest of the episode focuses on the family's search for Janet. They call hospitals and police stations, but no one has seen her or her car. Clair is worried about her sister, and the family is worried about the baby's well-being.

Thankfully, Janet shows up at the house later that night. She explains that she didn't want to leave without thanking everyone properly and that she's decided to go back to her husband. She knows she needs his support to raise a child, and she realizes that running away was not the answer.

The episode ends with Clair and Janet having a heart-to-heart conversation about their family and how much they mean to each other. Clair tells Janet that she loves her and that she will always be there for her.

Overall, "The Shower" is an emotional episode that explores themes of family, love, and the consequences of running away from problems. The Cosby Show was known for its heartwarming family moments, and this episode is no exception. The search for Janet adds suspense to the episode and keeps viewers engaged until the very end.