History Heartwarming / TheCosbyShow

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* Any moment after the show ended when the actors talk about how doing the show was one of the best things to ever happen to them.
* When Bill Cosby received the Mark Twain Award for American Humor, Phylicia Rashad introduced Malcolm Jamal-Warner and, at the end of the introduction, called him "My ''son''!"

* Elvin's proposing to Sondra, especially since it was actually the second time he did so to allow the family to witness it. Only Cliff didn't know that they had already announced the engagement to the rest of the family.

* In the pilot, Cliff still manages to give a heartwarming speech to Theo, about how he doesn't expect perfection from Theo, but simply honest effort on Theo's part, immediately after telling him that what Theo had just said was the DUMBEST thing he'd ever heard.

-->'''Clair:''' You can walk to school. You can tie your own shoes. You can dial the phone. You couldn't do any of those things last year.
-->'''Rudy:''' Because I was nothing.
-->'''Clair:''' No, you weren't nothing. You just weren't five.
-->'''Rudy:''' Yaaaay five!
-->'''Clair:''' Yaaaay five!
-->'''Rudy:''' Mommy, how old are you?
-->'''Clair:''' Old.
-->'''Rudy:''' Yaaaay old!

* Clair reminds Rudy that, no matter what may happen, she'll always love her.

* Elvin's proposing to Sondra.

* Cliff telling his grandchildren about his late brother, James Theodore Huxtable, especially as the story isn't a RamblingOldManMonologue that Cliff tended to spout in the second half of the series.

* "It's All in the Game": Vanessa tries to cover up getting a minor car accident. Instead of having a big blow-up, the family discussion (which eventually involves the kids) turns into how much the parents do for them, and the kids countering with how they embarrass them, in a good-natured, hilarious, heartwarming 10-minute segment that reminded more than a few tropers about their own families.

* The very last shot of the final episode has Cliff and Clair dancing prior to him escorting her off stage, past the camera, crew and audience and out of the studio.

* In the pilot, Cliff still manages to give a heartwarming speech to Theo immediately after telling him that what Theo had just said was the DUMBEST thing he'd ever heard.

* Theo gripes to Clair about Cliff's overexcitement of his Graduation. While Clair sympathizes, she recalls that when Theo was diagnosed with Dyslexia,rather than using it as an excuse to underachieve he worked extremely hard to do better, and graduated with high marks against the odds. She admitted she couldn't blame Cliff for being so proud of Theo because she was every bit as proud.

* Mrs. Granger, one of Cliff's friends and co-workers at the hospital where he works at, who's about to be laid off due to cutbacks, telling him that her daughter has offered to put her through college as a "thank-you" to her mom for working hard to put "her" through college. In addition, earlier in the scene, Mrs. Granger telling Cliff about her grandson and how he wants to be a grandmother himself because "grandmas always give you presents." Later sets up a TearJerker moment when Cliff asks her what he has to say about grandfathers, and Mrs. Granger sadly replies that he never met his as her husband [[ShotgunWedding married her simply because she was pregnant]], and that [[DisappearedDad he walked out on her on the first night of their anniversary]]. Later, though, she tells Cliff that [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments on a brighter note]], her daughter's husband is [[GoodParents well more responsible and is taking his familial duties well to heart]]. All of this is made double by the fact that the actress playing Mrs. Granger, Rita Moreno, is another longtime friend of Cosby's and had previously co-starred alongside him in ''Series/TheElectricCompany1971''.

* Denise is afraid that Martin's mother, Lorraine, can't stand her and spends most of the episode avoiding her. However, after the misunderstanding is cleared up, Lorraine assures Denise that they will become wonderful friends. Denise gives her a hug while calling her Mom in return. Also contains a [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments a humorous point]] as well, when both women angrily berate Martin for causing the misunderstanding in the first place.

* Cliff telling his grandchildren about his dead brother, James Theodore Huxtable.

* Both this and a CrowningMomentOfAwesome for Theo comes in the episode "Theo And the Joint." Clair finds a joint in Theo's bookbag and asks him if it's his. He denies it, and that's enough for her. But it's not enough for Theo, as he hunts down the intimidating kid who put the joint in his bag, brings him back home, and has him tell his parents the truth. In response, Cliff looks at the other boy, says, "that's a big dude," smiles proudly, and [[WellDoneSonGuy gently punches Theo on the shoulder]]. There's a kid who understands the value of integrity, and a parent who respects it.

* Mrs. Westlake's farewell to Cockroach after he explains his (off-screen) CrowningMomentOfAwesome during her class at school to her.

* Mrs. Granger, one of Cliff's friends and co-workers at the hospital where he works at, who's about to be laid off due to cutbacks, telling him that her daughter has offered to put her through college as a "thank-you" to her mom for working hard to put "her" through college. In addition, earlier in the scene, Mrs. Granger telling Cliff about her grandson and how he wants to be a grandmother himself because "grandmas always give you presents." Later sets up a TearJerker moment when Cliff asks her what he has to say about grandfathers, and Mrs. Granger sadly replies that he never met his as her husband [[ShotgunWedding married her simply because she was pregnant]], and that [[DisappearedDad he walked out on her on the first night of their anniversary]]. Later, though, she tells Cliff that on a brighter note, her daughter's husband is [[GoodParents well more responsible and is taking his familial duties well to heart]]. All of this is made double by the fact that the actress playing Mrs. Granger, Rita Moreno, is another longtime friend of Cosby's and had previously co-starred alongside him in ''Series/TheElectricCompany1971''.

* Denise is afraid that Martin's mother, Lorraine, can't stand her and spends most of the episode avoiding her. However, after the misunderstanding is cleared up, Lorraine assures Denise that they will become wonderful friends. Denise gives her a hug while calling her Mom in return. Also contains a funny moment as well, when both women angrily berate Martin for causing the misunderstanding in the first place.

* Cliffs recounting the story of how his parents met and the unveiling of the commissioned portrait of them at their 49th anniversary party.

* In ''Calling Dr. Huxtable'' Vanessa is really scared about Cliff getting angry that one of her friends was smoking in her room while Cliff was out. Cliff ends up relating to her about how peer-pressure while growing up can be really hard to deal with and ends up even praising her for the actions she did take when dealing with said friend.

* Theo spends the first half of ''The Visit'' with cold feet and being unable to visit his friend Jake, a cancer patient, at the hospital. After several moments of awkward conversation, they're able to cut loose and have some fun until Jake gets worn out, lamenting how quickly he gets tired. By the end, he's newly resolved and determined to beat the disease.

* Cliff and Denise having a dance together after an episode where they spent pretty much the entire time arguing with each other.

* During the Thanksgiving dinner, Russel in no way hesitates to recognize Martin's ex-wife and Olivia's mother, Paula, as part of the family.
** Denise inviting Paula to Thanksgiving dinner in the first place, with no hesitation on her part and despite everyone else's assumptions that she would (or should) be uncomfortable with it.
* Denise is afraid that Martin's mother, Lorraine, can't stand her and spends most of the episode avoiding her. However, after the misunderstanding is cleared up, Lorraine assures Denise that they will become wonderful friends. Denise gives her a hug while calling her Mom in return.

* Mrs. Granger, one of Cliff's friends at the hospital where he works at, who's about to be laid off due to cutbacks, telling him that her daughter has offered to put her through college as a "thank-you" to her mom for working hard to put "her" through college. In addition, earlier in the scene, Mrs. Granger telling Cliff about her grandson and how he wants to be a grandmother himself because "grandmas always give you presents." Later sets up a TearJerker moment when Cliff asks her what he has to say about grandfathers, and Mrs. Granger sadly replies that he never met his as her husband [[ShotgunWedding married her simply because she was pregnant]], and that [[DisappearedDad he walked out on her on the first night of their anniversary]]. Later, though, she tells Cliff that on a brighter note, her daughter's husband is [[GoodParents well more responsible and is taking his familial duties well to heart]]. All of this is made double by the fact that the actress playing Mrs. Granger, Rita Moreno, is another longtime friend of Cosby's and had previously co-starred alongside him in ''Series/TheElectricCompany1971''.

** It's worth mentioning that the kid who puts the joint in Theo's book is actually a pretty decent guy. When he goes over to Theo's house, he has a nice conversation with Rudy and is respectful to Cliff, referring to him as "sir." Before he leaves, he tells Theo has was glad to help him out and they even agree to play freeze football together. Considering Theo practically had to threaten him to get him to admit his deed, it's good to see them part as friends.

* Mrs. Granger, one of Cliff's friends at the hospital where he works at, who's about to be laid off due to cutbacks, telling him that her daughter has offered to put her through college as a "thank-you" to her mom for working hard to put "her" through college. In addition, earlier in the scene, Mrs. Granger telling Cliff about her grandson and how he wants to be a grandmother himself because "grandmas always give you presents." Later sets up a TearJerker moment when Cliff asks her what he has to say about grandfathers, and Mrs. Granger sadly replies that he never met his as her husband [[ShotgunWedding married her simply because she was pregnant]], and that [[DisappearedDad he walked out on her on the first night of their anniversary]]. Later, though, she tells Cliff that on a brighter note, her daughter's husband is [[GoodParents well more responsible and is taking his familial duties well to heart]]. All of this is made double by the fact that the actress playing Mrs. Granger, Rita Moreno, is another longtime friend of Cosby's and had previously co-starred alongside him in ''Series/TheElectricCompany''.