The Cosby Show (1984–1992): Season 3, Episode 16 - Denise Gets an Opinion - full transcript

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♪♪ [singing in Spanish]

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- Hi, Dad.
- Hi, hon.

Oh, Tyrone and Aaron.

I didn't get a chance to talk to
you after church. How are you?

- Fine.
- Fine.

Have a seat.

- Thanks.
- Thanks.

Dad, is it okay if we have
a snack before the movie?

Sure, help yourself.



Okay, what do you guys want?

We've got coleslaw, tuna salad,

chicken, roast beef,
and leftover spaghetti.

- All of it.
- Yeah.

There's still a light
bulb left in there.

You want to eat that? Dad!

It's an hour and a half
before the movie starts.

We need something to hold
us over until we get popcorn.

What are you going to see?

Aaron and I want to see Return
Again of the Lizard People.

But I want to see
Forever Summer.

- Eww!
- Eww!

What's so good
about Lizard People?

It's great entertainment.



I mean, the best part
is when the lizards come

and they suck the
face off a scientist.

But it's okay. He's
an evil scientist.

Well, what is Forever
Summer about?

Oh. It's a beautiful love story.

These two 17-year-old kids
meet on a vacation and go sailing.

Then there's this storm,
and they're shipwrecked.

And for the rest of the movie,

they're trapped alone on
a deserted island together.

Go see the lizards.

All right! Yeah!

[telephone rings]

Wait! I got it! It's
for me! It's my date!

Huxtable residence.

Yeah, he's in. Just
a second, please.

[laughs]

Hello? Gerry, yes.

Don't stay on long. Okay.

No, no, that wasn't my
nurse, that was my daughter.

She's home from
college for the weekend.

Yeah.

You want to make
the rounds with me?

Sure you can.

You're my favorite
med student. Sure.

You meet me at my house.

Okay. See you then,
partner. Bye-bye.

[doorbell rings]

El Roberto!

How are you?

Hi, Dr. Huxtable.
Is Vanessa here?

Yes, yes, yes.

She's in the kitchen
with Tyrone and Aaron.

Just come on in.

Well, I haven't seen
you in a while, son.

Yeah, well, after
Vanessa and I broke up,

I felt that it would be best if I
didn't come around for a while.

I knew that the shock of the break up
would be rough on you and Mrs. Huxtable.

Yes. Well, that's very
considerate of you.

I wanna thank you for
giving us time to get over it.

Where's Mrs. Huxtable?

Mrs. Huxtable? Yes.

She's still at church doing
some committee work.

Oh, that's nice. Yeah.

Dr. Huxtable, do
you mind if I sit down?

Go ahead.

You know, from what I've seen,

you and Mrs. Huxtable
have a beautiful relationship.

I hope you appreciate it.

Well, yes, we do, and, uh,
thank you for being concerned.

I'd love to have a marriage
like yours someday...

but I doubt I ever will.

Oh, well, son, how old are you?

- 13.
- Yes, well, see, first things first.

Before marriage, I
think what's important

is for you to get a-a-a job.

You're right, Dr. Huxtable.

You know, but as a
great man once said,

"A lonely man is
only half a man."

You know, Dr. Huxtable,

I really need
guidance with my life.

What kind of guidance?

See, in the last month,

Debbie McConnell, Stephanie Johnson,
and Amy Gordon all broke up with me.

'Cause all three found out you
were dating them all at the same time.

- But I wasn't.
- You weren't?

No. See, I was going steady with
Debbie, but Stephanie and I made a pact

that if she broke up with Todd and I
broke up with Debbie, we would go steady.

So Todd broke up with Stephanie,

and so I went steady
with her until Amy's party.

And after I danced with Amy,
I knew that she was for me.

And that was for
the best, because...

Stephanie was a
Sagittarius and I was a Libra,

and that's why I was surprised
when Amy broke up with me

because she's a
Capricorn and I'm a Libra.

We should have been
cosmically in synch.

Well I... I think you probably
threw all the planets out of synch

because you had too many women.

[laughs]

- That's a good one.
- It's a good one?

- I needed that laugh.
- Well, good.

- Robert?
- Yeah?

Vanessa is in the kitchen
with Tyrone and Aaron.

Why don't you go
on in and join them?

Oh, I'm in no rush.

I just as soon stay out
here with you and talk life.

My planets are in synch.

And I have to go to work.

Oh! Oh. Okay. All right. Okay.

Okay.

- Robert?
- Oh, hi, Dr. Huxtable.

I thought everybody
went to the movie.

What are you doing here, son?

Oh, I didn't feel like it. I
felt like doing some dishes.

Are you having
trouble at home, son?

No. No, that's not it.

See, it's your
daughter, Dr. Huxtable.

I thought I was over her.

But when I saw her with Tyrone
and Aaron, it brought back the pain.

Twice the pain.

I mean, I'm dying inside.

- Really?
- Really.

That's why I stayed
behind, to talk to you.

I wanted to have a dialogue with someone
who would be sensitive to my sorrow.

- Can I get you something to drink?
- I'm too young.

Apple juice, boy!

Dr. Huxtable, you know
Vanessa better than anyone.

I want her back.
Could you talk to her?

Sure. When she comes in, I could
tell her, "Look, Robert's dying inside."

That'd be nice.

And then if she says, "I don't
want to go back with him,"

then I'll put her
out of the house.

No. Sir, that isn't
what I'm trying to say.

Then what is it you're trying
to say? You've got help me.

Why don't you tell
her how you feel?

- I didn't think I had to.
- Really?

See, Vanessa and I have always
been in tune with each other.

I thought she picked
up on my vibrations.

Yeah, well, Robert, I think you
need to stop vibrating so much...

and you have to
start communicating.

- You're right, Dr. Huxtable.
- Thank you.

This is really a big help.

I can't thank you enough for
being so generous with your wisdom.

- It's all right.
- I want to pay you back.

Mm-mmm!

- Hey, Robert.
- Hey.

- What are you doing here?
- Oh, just came for a visit.

Oh. Well, where's Vanessa?

She went to the movies.

I was hanging out with your dad,
but he had to go out and get some air.

Well, it's, uh, good to see you.

Theo. I've been waiting
for you. I need to talk to you.

What's up?

Well, a guy's coming over to take
me on a date, but I've never met him.

- So I need your help.
- You do?

Yeah. See, he goes
to school in Boston,

and some friends that knew him
thought we'd get along perfectly,

and we exchanged phone numbers,

and we've been calling
long distance and everything.

But you never know.

So I want you to meet him
and tell me your opinion.

Why? Once you go out with
him, you'll have your own opinion.

Yeah, I know, but
I might be wrong

because he's going to
try and impress me, see.

But around you,
he'll be himself.

You know, maybe I could
give you my opinion, too.

Right.

So, will you do it?

Sure, no problem.

Thanks. Just come upstairs and
give me a report when you're done.

Wait. I don't have to do that.

When you come down
for your date, all right,

ask me what the
weather's gonna be like.

And if I like the guy, I'll
give you a good report.

And if I don't I'll
give you a bad one.

[laughs] Okay.

- When's he coming?
- About an hour.

- All right.
- Thanks.

Well, we've got an hour.

Time enough for
us to have a talk.

We could talk
about love and life.

Let's go play basketball.

Well, we can't talk if
we're playing basketball.

I know.

[doorbell rings]

Hey! Gerry!

Dr. Huxtable. How are you?

My favorite med student.

Listen, you're early.

Yeah, I know. This is the first
time I've ever made rounds.

I didn't want to be late.

All right. Well,
give me your coat.

Yes, indeed.

Wait. Where's your tie?

You didn't say
anything about a tie.

Oh, man. Listen, the first thing
you learn as a med student:

when you're making
the rounds, wear a tie.

Well, I can go home and get one.

No, no, no, no.
You don't get a tie.

I have just the
right thing for you.

I have a tie upstairs,

one I use to wear a long
time ago when I was a resident.

But it's lucky.

- Thanks.
- I'll get it for you.

All right. Make
yourself at home.

If you see Mrs. Huxtable's
pocketbook, don't go through it.

- Man, that was a cool jump shot.
- Thanks, man.

It was not as good as
mine, but it was all right.

How you doing?

How you doing? I'm Theo,
Denise's brother, and this is Robert.

We heard you were coming over.

We've really looked
forward to meeting you.

Have you been waiting long?

Oh, no, no, I just got here.

Okay, look, come
on, have a seat.

We'll keep you
company while you wait.

Okay, thanks. I appreciate it.

Hey, no problem.
It's our pleasure.

We would really like to
get to know you better.

Yeah. So what's your sign?

- Sign?
- When's your birthday?

Oh, November 19.

Scorpio. You're passionate,
and you're true to yourself.

Thanks.

- Are you in college, too?
- Yeah, med school.

I bet a lot of girls go for
guys in med school, huh?

You got a lot of girls
after you, don't you?

No, no, not really.

Oh, come on. I bet you
have a couple of girlfriends.

No, I'm not into that. I'm
more of a one-woman man.

Theo? Oh, hi!

Hi.

- When did you get here?
- Um, about a couple of minutes ago.

- Who are you?
- It's me, Denise.

Oh, yeah. I talked to you on
the phone. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. Finally.

Robert and I have been
keeping him company.

Oh, great.

So, how's the weather?

[Gerry] Uh, it's kinda cold.

- Yeah, but it's clear and beautiful.
- Oh, I'm glad.

And I'd say a
high-pressure system

will remain in the area
throughout the evening.

Thank you, Robert.

Let's go. Nice meeting you.

Have fun. Bye.

- Okay. See you later.
- All right.

So, sit down.

Gosh, It's really nice to
meet you finally, face to face.

Talking on the phone was
getting pretty expensive.

Oh, it was just a local call.

Oh. Ha ha! Right! Local call.

That's what we'll
call it. Local call.

Well, we make
lots of local calls.

So, um... Gosh, I
like the way you dress.

Thanks. Your dad's
upstairs getting me a tie.

Oh, you don't
have to wear a tie.

No, your dad said I did.

I don't believe him! I'm sorry.

No, it's okay. I agreed
with him You did?

I'd have to say I agree with
most of what your dad says.

- You do?
- Yeah, he's a great man.

I'm just glad he's willing to
teach me everything he knows.

- He is?
- Yeah.

- Hey!
- Hey.

- My lucky tie!
- Eww!

Dad, no! You're not
gonna make him wear that!

Oh, no. It's okay. It's okay.

I'll be proud to wear it.

All right! Well, let's hit it!

Um, it was nice
meeting you, Denise.

Wait a minute.
Where are you going?

To the hospital with your dad.

You are?

Yeah. Gonna make
the rounds with me.

Oh, okay, Dad. Well, when
are you gonna come back?

Well, we'll be back in
about, oh, two or three hours.

- Oh, okay.
- Okay. See you later.

- Bye.
- Hit it!

Hello?

Dad, you just left with my date.

What's wrong?

Dad just left with the guy I
was supposed to go out with.

He... He just walked out
with him. He gave him a tie.

He must have liked him.

Why am I even here?

I have nothing
to do tonight now.

- Where are you going?
- I need some water.

[knock on door]

- Hi.
- Hi.

Uh, can I come in?

No. I'm not allowed to
open the door for strangers.

I'm Greg Martinson.
I'm Denise's date.

Denise said that
you left with my dad.

I couldn't have
left. I just got here.

Could... Could I come in?

You're still a stranger.

Could you at least tell
Denise that I'm here?

- Okay.
- Now?

- Sure. I'll run.
- Thanks.

- Denise! Denise!
- Yeah?

Do you still want
to go out on a date?

What?

There's a guy outside at the
front door looking for a date.

Rudy, cut it out.
Don't joke around.

I'm not. He's waiting
for you outside.

Oh, and what does he look like?

Nice.

Nice, huh? Does this nice-looking
gentleman have a name?

Yeah. Uh, Greg... Mart...

- Greg Martinson?
- Yeah, that's it!

- That's the guy that left with Dad.
- Well, he's back.

And this is not the
guy who left with Dad.

He's the one that's
looking for a date.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Are you Denise?
- Yeah.

I'm Greg Martinson. I
believe we have a date.

I thought Greg Martinson
was already here.

I don't think I was.

The Greg Martinson I've
been talking to long distance?

Yeah.

Look, I have identification.

You look better in person.

Thanks.

Please come in.

Oh, wow, you have to hear this.

I don't even know what happened.

I mean, we've never met before.
We've only talked on the phone.

And I was getting
a little nervous,

so I had my brother
come down to sit with you,

and he was going to give me a weather
report... and you got a very good report.

I don't even know who he was!

And then my dad comes
down, gives him a tie...

[laughs] You're here, and
it's really nice to meet you.

- It's great to meet you.
- I'm sorry.

You're going to have to let me
get over the fact that you were here,

but my dad took you away.

Well, sit down, handsome.

- Well, Greg Martinson.
- Mm-hmm.

Tell me about yourself.

[imitating drum beat]

- Hi.
- Hey.

Dad, this is Greg Martinson.
Greg, this is my father Dr. Huxtable.

How are you, Greg?
Nice to meet you.

[clears throat]

Oh, this is Robert. No relation.

I'm working on it, though.

Um, Dad, go ahead, sit down.

Thank you.

Guess this is it, huh?

Yeah, I guess this is... it.

What time did you have
your first class tomorrow?

Um... 11.

11. How about you?

At 9.

Well... thanks for,
uh... everything.

Yeah, I had a really nice time.

Well, bye. I gotta go.

Bye. Okay.

So, why didn't you kiss him?

You guys.

You could have gone upstairs
or in the kitchen or something.

- Really?
- Yes.

This is my house.

You're lucky I didn't go over there
and stand between both of you.

Well, I had a fabulous
time regardless.

Well, good. Good.

So, Dad! How about you?
Did you have a good time?

Robert and I, we
were here cooking.

Downtown!

Well, good. I'll
leave you two alone.

No, don't do that.

Come on. Stay and talk.

[sighs]

[imitates drum beat]

Say, say, say!

Did you take the dishes
out of the dishwasher?

- No.
- There you go.

There you go. There you go.

- Downtown.
- Downtown.

Hi, Dad.

Hi, honey. How was the movie?

Disgusting.

Aaron and Tyrone
stayed to see it again.

[clears throat]

There's someone in the
kitchen waiting to talk to you.

Who?

You mean he's been
here all this time?

Yes, indeed.

Is he upset about seeing
me with Tyrone and Aaron?

He's upset about not
seeing you with him.

- Oh.
- Mm-hmm.

Dad, I can't go on there.

Please go in there.

Because if you don't,

this boy is going to stay in
this house for the rest of my life.

- Hi, Robert.
- Hi.

Listen, I have
something to say to you.

I would like for us
to go steady again.

Robert, I'm flattered...

but I don't think that
would be right for us.

Sure it's right.

I mean, you and I are
like a bow and arrow.

If you take one away,
the other one's useless.

Not if you find another arrow.

You see, I think
that you're upset

because three girls broke
up with you this month,

and you're feeling
a little desperate.

Well, Vanessa, maybe I am.

But you know, a
great man once said...

- Robert?
- Yeah?

What great man once said it?

I don't know. I forgot.

- Then I don't want to hear it.
- But it's a great saying.

If you can't tell me what great
man said it, I'm not going to listen.

What's the
difference who said it?

Robert,

I'm telling you this as a
friend: You have a problem.

Yes, that you won't
go steady with me.

No, that you always go
around quoting these sayings.

You're 13 years old,
and you talk like you're 63.

You're right. I do.

And now will you take me back?

I'll take you back as my friend.

But I want to go back
to being your boyfriend.

Robert...

you once told me that a ship that
sails backwards never sees the sunrise.

What did I mean by that?

You meant that in life,
you must always go forward.

Yes, but I was hoping we
could go forward together.

We will... as friends.

Okay, I hear what you're saying.

Good.

And who knows
what the future holds?

Maybe I'll feel
differently in time.

- Vanessa?
- Yeah?

Would it speed
things up if I begged?

[groans]

You are looking
at one tired dog.

How could you be tired?

I've been up since
early this morning, dear.

Well, you got some sleep.

No, I just had a little
nap this afternoon.

I'm not talking about that
little nap this afternoon.

I'm talking about that long
nap this morning in church.

Get outta here.

Cliff, I saw you.

I was standing up in the choir
singing Wondrous Love. I saw you.

It's a lovely song.

You only heard the first few words,
and then your sorry old eyes closed all up.

Your head fell forward.
You pulled it back.

It fell forward again.
You pulled it back.

It fell forward again.

It ended up inside your jacket.

I woke up in time for
Reverend Willingham's sermon.

Cliff, do you want this bed
to be struck by lightning?

I did!

All you did was fall asleep
in a different position.

I saw you.

Your head was leaning
backwards over the pew.

Sorry little Adam's apple
sitting up waving at the people.

Well, I think if you paid more attention
to Reverend Willingham's sermon

and less attention to me,
you would get more out of it.

Well, I could pay more attention to the
sermon if I didn't have to worry about you

falling over onto one of
the kids and crushing them.

Listen, you don't
worry about me.

I may be napping, but whatever
I hear stays in these ears.

And you heard
everything this morning?

That is correct. Everything.

Then why is it that when the sermon
was over and everybody else said, "Amen,"

you jumped up and
said, "There you go."

The spirit moved me.

- Good night, Cliff.
- Good night.

- Clair?
- Yes?

I can't go to sleep.

Now there you go.

No, I'm just not sleepy now.

[laughs]

- Clair?
- Yes?

Put me to sleep.

I have just what you
need. Come here.

Now relax.

Let your feet go.

Are you ready? Mm-hmm.

♪ What wondrous love is this? ♪

♪ Oh, my soul ♪

♪ Oh, my soul ♪

♪ What wondrous love is this? ♪

♪ Oh, my soul ♪

[snoring]

♪ What wondrous love is this? ♪

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