A Different World (1987)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Family

What to watch after A Different World

• Saved by the Bell (1989) — A loose match in how its finales land
• Cougar Town (2009)
• My Wife and Kids (2000) — Same subject: inspirational, enthusiastic
• Laverne & Shirley (1976) — Jay Sandrich directed both
• Melissa & Joey (2010) — Similar consistency, season to season
• Perfect Strangers (1986) — Scott S. Gorden wrote for both