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A Different World (1987 - 1993)

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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.

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Bill Cosby ,
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Seasons & Episodes Guide - Complete Episode List by Season

Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6
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A Different World Cast and Characters - Full Details

Jasmine Guy Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
Kadeem Hardison Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
Darryl M. Bell Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson
Cree Summer Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks
Charnele Brown Charnele Brown as Kim Reese
Lou Myers Lou Myers as Vernon Gaines

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