Well, look who's here,
frick and frack.
Come to dinner, huh?
Well, I want
my kiss and my hug now.
Give me my kiss.
Hey, you.
Hey, you, give me my hug.
How you doing, man?
How you doing?
Oh, your cups are empty.
I'll fill them for you, okay?
Do you want water,
milk or juice?
Juice.
Don't move.
Oh, those twins.
I could just eat them up.
Cousin clair,
if you want
I could baby-sit the twins
tomorrow night.
Oh, thanks, pam.
I want to spend
time with them.
Can the twins eat corn?
Yeah.
But take it off the cob.
I knew I should have made peas.
Hi, mom.
How was your
doctor's appointment?
Oh, I am healthy.
I'm in great shape
And I am
beginning menopause.
Should I leave the room
so you can talk about that?
He's so silly.
It's just a part of life.
Wow! She sure is taking it
pretty well.
Yeah, she seems
almost happy with it.
No, no, mom is just
putting up a brave front.
Got to be.
This is the calm
before the storm.
That's right.
I have read
magazine articles.
There were cases
where women cried so much
They needed surgery
on their tear ducts.
Vanessa, mom is not a crier.
We should be more concerned
with the state of confusion
She'll be in.
That's right.
State of confusion.
Come on.
Mrs. Peabody
from around the corner?
I haven't seen her
in a long time.
From what I understand,
one day it just hit her.
The poor woman
got up one day
And couldn't decide
what to wear.
A simple thing
like a skirt or a suit
A black sweater
or a red sweater.
Finally, she got
so flustered
She threw on a housecoat
And never left
the house again.
That's so sad.
But true.
Don't forget
the hot flashes.
I heard about those.
That's right.
The lady that owned
the tropical fish store
In my neighborhood got them.
She left the air conditioner
on high all winter
Kept the doors open.
The fish froze.
That's so sad.
It's true.
She had to move to alaska.
Women also pass out.
From what I heard
about cockroach's mother
Her husband stopped
taking her places
'Cause she kept passing out.
Everybody at church
thought she got the holy ghost.
I know what mom will miss.
She can't have
any more children.
Mom doesn't want more children.
Yeah, theo, but still.
She was always
such a strong, vital mother.
Yeah, she was, wasn't she?
I haven't been here
that long
But she was always
vital with me.
Theo, is the twins'
dinner ready?
Yeah, mom.
I'll just get
these in place
And I'll bring in
the dinner guests.
These things are pretty heavy.
How could she lift both of them
at the same time?
People under stress
Often have
extraordinary strength.
That's what happens to women
in this stage of life.
All:
menopause.
What's up, pam?
Do we have plans
for saturday night?
Of course we do.
That's when we rendezvous
For our evening of culture
and enlightenment.
You mean at my house
In front
of the tv?
Why don't we do
something different?
Why? Your tv broke?
No. I just want to do
something outside.
Like what?
Like ice skating.
Love to, baby
But the weatherman
Won't cooperate.
He assured me
it's going to rain.
I know how delicate
you are.
I don't want you
to catch a cold.
Sugar melts in the rain.
Oh, lance,
you so sensitive.
Yes, I am.
Pam, I was wondering if you
were busy this saturday night.
Not that you wouldn't be...
Aaron, I'm free.
Aaron, I'm free.
I've been reading up
on our neighborhood.
There are many
historical houses there.
It would be nice if we took
a moonlit walking tour.
That's a wonderful idea.
Thank you.
Not on saturday.
It's going to rain.
I checked
the forecast.
It will be degrees
Unseasonably warm
for the season
And clear.
You hear that, lance?
His weatherman says
it's going to be clear.
Pam, I was looking
at your key ring.
The clasp is weak.
I don't want you
to lose your keys.
That's why I got you this.
Actually,
I made it.
It's no big deal.
I read how to do it.
It's just simple
handcrafted leather tooling.
The process has been around
for centuries.
It's beautiful.
Ain't nothing wrong
with your key ring.
"To kate, from henry v"
You probably forgot
You were reading
henry v when we first...
I remember.
What? Kate?
That ain't even her name.
I just want
to say one thing:
On saturday night
If I am sitting
in front of my television
I'll be sitting there alone.
I said I would walk.
I'm the original walkman.
I can walk,
play my own music...
Gosh, I just
put them to bed
And I miss winnie
and nelson already.
I'm sure you do, mom.
It will be all right.
Yes, it will.
Isn't it hot in here?
Oh, yeah!
Whoo!
And no wonder.
Who turned this thing
up to degrees?
Mom, why don't you relax.
Theo and I are making dinner.
There's no sense
troubling you.
Thank you, vanessa
But at least I could
dress the salad, darling.
Now let's see.
Um... French.
We haven't had this
in a long time.
But then, poppy seed
is rather nice too.
Why don't we have both?
Yeah, that will be
a delicious blend.
Sounds great, mom.
That way,
you won't confuse yourself.
Confuse myself?
Hey, theo,
hey, vanessa.
(solicitously:)
hello, cousin clair.
Hi, pam.
Is the offer still good
for saturday night?
I did make a date,
but I'll be happy to break it.
No, you don't
have to do that.
I don't want to upset you.
You won't upset me.
No. I'll break it.
That would upset me.
I definitely
don't want to do that.
What was I doing?
That's right, the salad.
Taken care of, mom.
Then I'll warm these buns.
Taken care of.
Why don't you relax?
All right.
Okay.
I'll do that.
I'll do just that.
Cliff.
Hmm?
There are three idiots
in the kitchen.
You have to be
More specific.
Vanessa, theo and pam.
I made the mistake
Of telling them
That I was beginning menopause.
They're treating me like I have
One foot
in the home.
There were three burners on,
the oven was on
The thermostat
was up to degrees.
They thought
I was having hot flashes.
So they're pulling out
all the cliches.
They talked to me
like my mind was on vacation.
You want to have some fun?
Now, be right, now.
Theo:
all right.
Just in time for dinner.
Okay.
Turkey burgers
all around.
Oh, turkey burgers.
Please put one
on my plate.
Excuse my hands.
What shall I put on it?
Why don't you put
mustard on it, sweetie.
Don't patronize me!
I know what I want.
I want...
I want the red stuff.
Mom, it's ketchup.
Theo.
It's red stuff.
Get me some water, rudy.
Mom, I'm vanessa.
Whoever you are,
get me some water.
Put ice in it.
Okay.
No, never mind.
Just bring lots of ice.
Pam, wet a towel.
Coming right up.
Forget it!
Get out of my way, please!
This is so much better.
Get me some ice cream
while you're in there, please.
Have you lost your mind?
Ice cream would melt
in this room.
A person could burn up
in this room.
Never mind.
Let's just
get through this dinner.
Now where is rudy?
Vanessa:
don't you remember?
Denise took her and olivia
out to dinner.
Who is denise?
Oh, that's right.
That's the child's sister.
Mom, would you
like some corn?
I was hoping we'd have carrots.
I can fix you
some carrots, mom.
It's just too late,
it's too late.
I wanted something orange.
Please, please, please.
Why didn't you
fix some carrots?!
Children are not worth a nickel
around here.
I can't stop crying!
Come on.
We'll get you
something orange tomorrow.
Mom, don't worry.
They have tear duct
specialists for this.
No, my tear ducts are fine.
It's my children
who are so stupid!
Gotcha!
Clair:
gotcha!
Hey!
Any babies today?
No babies today, dear
But yesterday,
boom, an expl*si*n.
I mean, they were coming
left and right
And dr. Huxtable
was catching them all.
Zam, boom, zoom,
send them out.
I want to have lots of babies.
How many, you think?
Nine.
Nine?
All girls.
Not one boy?
Nah, no boys, no way.
Oh, now, wait a minute.
Now what's wrong with boys?
Boys are bad news.
They push you
And they pull
your hair
And make noise when they eat.
They have things in their teeth
and they look up like this.
(smacking)
Yeah.
Is there one bad one
in particular?
Yes. Jonathan.
Whenever I look at him
He makes an ugly
monster face like this.
No, don't do that.
No. That's enough.
Boys have a funny way
of telling you they like you.
He's probably doing that
'cause he likes you.
Are you kidding?
He hates girls.
Okay, I believe you.
But you're going
To have all girls?
Yes, all nine.
What will you name them?
One olivia.
Two olivia.
Three olivia.
Four olivia.
Five olivia.
Six olivia.
Seven olivia.
Eight olivia.
Nine olivia.
Nine olivias?
Okay, now suppose
you want a certain olivia.
How would you
call that olivia?
Olivia, one olivia.
I just need one olivia.
Oh!
So then you say "five olivia"
and five olivia will come?
Yeah.
There's no confusion?
Yeah.
What were you doing
when I came in?
Well, coloring.
I see.
I want to color too.
(screaming)
...then he returned here
after the civil w*r.
People say
you can still hear
His spirit
playing the bugle.
I never knew this neighborhood
was so historical.
I like this.
It's entertaining
and educational.
Very economical.
Speak for yourself, boy.
When it come to my lady,
money is no object.
It's no subject either.
Isn't it
a beautiful night?
That's the big dipper
Which is part
of the ursa major.
That's latin for big bear.
Ursa major.
What a pretty name.
See that star
right there, baby.
Which one?
The cute one.
I'm going to name
that one after you.
Oh, lance.
Pam:
nights like this
You don't want
to go inside.
Maybe we should finish
our walking tour.
There's three more buildings
I want to show you.
That's three more buildings
I want to see.
You guys
go on ahead.
We'll catch up.
I got something
I want to say to charmaine.
What?
Sit down... Please.
Here, I made it for you.
Oh, lance,
a heart-shaped box.
Yeah. It's for your keepsakes
and your earrings.
Go ahead, open it up.
What's this?
It's the key to my heart.
Oh, lance.
Don't lose it
'Cause on monday,
I'm going to need it.
It's also the key
to my gym locker.
Well, what are you doing
still up?
Waiting for you.
I'll just be
a little innocent lamb
Led to slaughter again.
I was over
at the hospital gift shop
And I saw these.
I really didn't know
which one to give you.
"Happy graduation"?
Mm-hmm.
"Congratulations
on your promotion."
Yes, please.
"Thanks for the lovely time"?
That's for tomorrow morning.
You are so sweet.
Thank you, honey.
Feel all right?
I really do.
I feel fine.
Mm-hmm. Well, look
You know, there are times
in a person's life when...
Well, it's just the end
of something, and...
You know
When I was at hillman...
It was
the last football game
And I went in for the game
to get dressed
And I knew it was the last game.
I knew I would never
play football again.
The feeling, the emotion
would well up
And I would fight it back.
And I put on my shoulder pads
And it just started
to get heavier and heavier
And I put my jersey on
And I sat down.
I just couldn't
hold it back anymore
And I just started to cry.
And just... Tears were
just falling into my helmet.
Really?
You cried in your helmet?
Yes.
So now you know
How I feel?
Well, yes...
Uh... I'm just saying that,
you know, in everybody's life
You run out of options.
Oh, you've run out of options?
Yeah.
What I'm trying to say, dear,
is that...
For instance... I, at my age
Can no longer apply for a job
as a fireman or an astronaut.
I mean, those applications say
"men aged need not apply."
I mean, that's it for me.
I am too old to be drafted
Or accepted
in the armed services.
I can't go to w*r, clair.
You want to go to w*r?
I don't want to go to w*r.
What I'm saying, honey
Is I don't have
those options anymore.
Are you comparing
bringing life into this world
To playing football
To becoming a fireman
or a pilot or going to w*r?
Do you see anything at all
strange with that comparison?
I know you're getting angry,
because when you get angry
You say anything
And I don't want you
to anything right now.
All I'm saying is
that a woman can have babies
Longer than a man
can play football.
Go to sleep, cliff
'Cause you're going
to need a helmet
If you keep this up.
Well, I know
how you feel
And I know exactly
the fact that I have failed
In trying to express
my feelings.
But I'm sorry, my dear,
I do have another option
And I'm going to exercise it
right now.
(laughing)
Cliff, stop it.
(clair laughing)
Well, look who's here,
frick and frack.
Come to dinner, huh?
Well, I want
my kiss and my hug now.
Give me my kiss.
Hey, you.
Hey, you, give me my hug.
How you doing, man?
How you doing?
Oh, your cups are empty.
I'll fill them for you, okay?
Do you want water,
milk or juice?
Juice.
Don't move.
Oh, those twins.
I could just eat them up.
Cousin clair,
if you want
I could baby-sit the twins
tomorrow night.
Oh, thanks, pam.
I want to spend
time with them.
Can the twins eat corn?
Yeah.
But take it off the cob.
I knew I should have made peas.
Hi, mom.
How was your
doctor's appointment?
Oh, I am healthy.
I'm in great shape
And I am
beginning menopause.
Should I leave the room
so you can talk about that?
He's so silly.
It's just a part of life.
Wow! She sure is taking it
pretty well.
Yeah, she seems
almost happy with it.
No, no, mom is just
putting up a brave front.
Got to be.
This is the calm
before the storm.
That's right.
I have read
magazine articles.
There were cases
where women cried so much
They needed surgery
on their tear ducts.
Vanessa, mom is not a crier.
We should be more concerned
with the state of confusion
She'll be in.
That's right.
State of confusion.
Come on.
Mrs. Peabody
from around the corner?
I haven't seen her
in a long time.
From what I understand,
one day it just hit her.
The poor woman
got up one day
And couldn't decide
what to wear.
A simple thing
like a skirt or a suit
A black sweater
or a red sweater.
Finally, she got
so flustered
She threw on a housecoat
And never left
the house again.
That's so sad.
But true.
Don't forget
the hot flashes.
I heard about those.
That's right.
The lady that owned
the tropical fish store
In my neighborhood got them.
She left the air conditioner
on high all winter
Kept the doors open.
The fish froze.
That's so sad.
It's true.
She had to move to alaska.
Women also pass out.
From what I heard
about cockroach's mother
Her husband stopped
taking her places
'Cause she kept passing out.
Everybody at church
thought she got the holy ghost.
I know what mom will miss.
She can't have
any more children.
Mom doesn't want more children.
Yeah, theo, but still.
She was always
such a strong, vital mother.
Yeah, she was, wasn't she?
I haven't been here
that long
But she was always
vital with me.
Theo, is the twins'
dinner ready?
Yeah, mom.
I'll just get
these in place
And I'll bring in
the dinner guests.
These things are pretty heavy.
How could she lift both of them
at the same time?
People under stress
Often have
extraordinary strength.
That's what happens to women
in this stage of life.
All:
menopause.
What's up, pam?
Do we have plans
for saturday night?
Of course we do.
That's when we rendezvous
For our evening of culture
and enlightenment.
You mean at my house
In front
of the tv?
Why don't we do
something different?
Why? Your tv broke?
No. I just want to do
something outside.
Like what?
Like ice skating.
Love to, baby
But the weatherman
Won't cooperate.
He assured me
it's going to rain.
I know how delicate
you are.
I don't want you
to catch a cold.
Sugar melts in the rain.
Oh, lance,
you so sensitive.
Yes, I am.
Pam, I was wondering if you
were busy this saturday night.
Not that you wouldn't be...
Aaron, I'm free.
Aaron, I'm free.
I've been reading up
on our neighborhood.
There are many
historical houses there.
It would be nice if we took
a moonlit walking tour.
That's a wonderful idea.
Thank you.
Not on saturday.
It's going to rain.
I checked
the forecast.
It will be degrees
Unseasonably warm
for the season
And clear.
You hear that, lance?
His weatherman says
it's going to be clear.
Pam, I was looking
at your key ring.
The clasp is weak.
I don't want you
to lose your keys.
That's why I got you this.
Actually,
I made it.
It's no big deal.
I read how to do it.
It's just simple
handcrafted leather tooling.
The process has been around
for centuries.
It's beautiful.
Ain't nothing wrong
with your key ring.
"To kate, from henry v"
You probably forgot
You were reading
henry v when we first...
I remember.
What? Kate?
That ain't even her name.
I just want
to say one thing:
On saturday night
If I am sitting
in front of my television
I'll be sitting there alone.
I said I would walk.
I'm the original walkman.
I can walk,
play my own music...
Gosh, I just
put them to bed
And I miss winnie
and nelson already.
I'm sure you do, mom.
It will be all right.
Yes, it will.
Isn't it hot in here?
Oh, yeah!
Whoo!
And no wonder.
Who turned this thing
up to degrees?
Mom, why don't you relax.
Theo and I are making dinner.
There's no sense
troubling you.
Thank you, vanessa
But at least I could
dress the salad, darling.
Now let's see.
Um... French.
We haven't had this
in a long time.
But then, poppy seed
is rather nice too.
Why don't we have both?
Yeah, that will be
a delicious blend.
Sounds great, mom.
That way,
you won't confuse yourself.
Confuse myself?
Hey, theo,
hey, vanessa.
(solicitously:)
hello, cousin clair.
Hi, pam.
Is the offer still good
for saturday night?
I did make a date,
but I'll be happy to break it.
No, you don't
have to do that.
I don't want to upset you.
You won't upset me.
No. I'll break it.
That would upset me.
I definitely
don't want to do that.
What was I doing?
That's right, the salad.
Taken care of, mom.
Then I'll warm these buns.
Taken care of.
Why don't you relax?
All right.
Okay.
I'll do that.
I'll do just that.
Cliff.
Hmm?
There are three idiots
in the kitchen.
You have to be
More specific.
Vanessa, theo and pam.
I made the mistake
Of telling them
That I was beginning menopause.
They're treating me like I have
One foot
in the home.
There were three burners on,
the oven was on
The thermostat
was up to degrees.
They thought
I was having hot flashes.
So they're pulling out
all the cliches.
They talked to me
like my mind was on vacation.
You want to have some fun?
Now, be right, now.
Theo:
all right.
Just in time for dinner.
Okay.
Turkey burgers
all around.
Oh, turkey burgers.
Please put one
on my plate.
Excuse my hands.
What shall I put on it?
Why don't you put
mustard on it, sweetie.
Don't patronize me!
I know what I want.
I want...
I want the red stuff.
Mom, it's ketchup.
Theo.
It's red stuff.
Get me some water, rudy.
Mom, I'm vanessa.
Whoever you are,
get me some water.
Put ice in it.
Okay.
No, never mind.
Just bring lots of ice.
Pam, wet a towel.
Coming right up.
Forget it!
Get out of my way, please!
This is so much better.
Get me some ice cream
while you're in there, please.
Have you lost your mind?
Ice cream would melt
in this room.
A person could burn up
in this room.
Never mind.
Let's just
get through this dinner.
Now where is rudy?
Vanessa:
don't you remember?
Denise took her and olivia
out to dinner.
Who is denise?
Oh, that's right.
That's the child's sister.
Mom, would you
like some corn?
I was hoping we'd have carrots.
I can fix you
some carrots, mom.
It's just too late,
it's too late.
I wanted something orange.
Please, please, please.
Why didn't you
fix some carrots?!
Children are not worth a nickel
around here.
I can't stop crying!
Come on.
We'll get you
something orange tomorrow.
Mom, don't worry.
They have tear duct
specialists for this.
No, my tear ducts are fine.
It's my children
who are so stupid!
Gotcha!
Clair:
gotcha!
Hey!
Any babies today?
No babies today, dear
But yesterday,
boom, an expl*si*n.
I mean, they were coming
left and right
And dr. Huxtable
was catching them all.
Zam, boom, zoom,
send them out.
I want to have lots of babies.
How many, you think?
Nine.
Nine?
All girls.
Not one boy?
Nah, no boys, no way.
Oh, now, wait a minute.
Now what's wrong with boys?
Boys are bad news.
They push you
And they pull
your hair
And make noise when they eat.
They have things in their teeth
and they look up like this.
(smacking)
Yeah.
Is there one bad one
in particular?
Yes. Jonathan.
Whenever I look at him
He makes an ugly
monster face like this.
No, don't do that.
No. That's enough.
Boys have a funny way
of telling you they like you.
He's probably doing that
'cause he likes you.
Are you kidding?
He hates girls.
Okay, I believe you.
But you're going
To have all girls?
Yes, all nine.
What will you name them?
One olivia.
Two olivia.
Three olivia.
Four olivia.
Five olivia.
Six olivia.
Seven olivia.
Eight olivia.
Nine olivia.
Nine olivias?
Okay, now suppose
you want a certain olivia.
How would you
call that olivia?
Olivia, one olivia.
I just need one olivia.
Oh!
So then you say "five olivia"
and five olivia will come?
Yeah.
There's no confusion?
Yeah.
What were you doing
when I came in?
Well, coloring.
I see.
I want to color too.
(screaming)
...then he returned here
after the civil w*r.
People say
you can still hear
His spirit
playing the bugle.
I never knew this neighborhood
was so historical.
I like this.
It's entertaining
and educational.
Very economical.
Speak for yourself, boy.
When it come to my lady,
money is no object.
It's no subject either.
Isn't it
a beautiful night?
That's the big dipper
Which is part
of the ursa major.
That's latin for big bear.
Ursa major.
What a pretty name.
See that star
right there, baby.
Which one?
The cute one.
I'm going to name
that one after you.
Oh, lance.
Pam:
nights like this
You don't want
to go inside.
Maybe we should finish
our walking tour.
There's three more buildings
I want to show you.
That's three more buildings
I want to see.
You guys
go on ahead.
We'll catch up.
I got something
I want to say to charmaine.
What?
Sit down... Please.
Here, I made it for you.
Oh, lance,
a heart-shaped box.
Yeah. It's for your keepsakes
and your earrings.
Go ahead, open it up.
What's this?
It's the key to my heart.
Oh, lance.
Don't lose it
'Cause on monday,
I'm going to need it.
It's also the key
to my gym locker.
Well, what are you doing
still up?
Waiting for you.
I'll just be
a little innocent lamb
Led to slaughter again.
I was over
at the hospital gift shop
And I saw these.
I really didn't know
which one to give you.
"Happy graduation"?
Mm-hmm.
"Congratulations
on your promotion."
Yes, please.
"Thanks for the lovely time"?
That's for tomorrow morning.
You are so sweet.
Thank you, honey.
Feel all right?
I really do.
I feel fine.
Mm-hmm. Well, look
You know, there are times
in a person's life when...
Well, it's just the end
of something, and...
You know
When I was at hillman...
It was
the last football game
And I went in for the game
to get dressed
And I knew it was the last game.
I knew I would never
play football again.
The feeling, the emotion
would well up
And I would fight it back.
And I put on my shoulder pads
And it just started
to get heavier and heavier
And I put my jersey on
And I sat down.
I just couldn't
hold it back anymore
And I just started to cry.
And just... Tears were
just falling into my helmet.
Really?
You cried in your helmet?
Yes.
So now you know
How I feel?
Well, yes...
Uh... I'm just saying that,
you know, in everybody's life
You run out of options.
Oh, you've run out of options?
Yeah.
What I'm trying to say, dear,
is that...
For instance... I, at my age
Can no longer apply for a job
as a fireman or an astronaut.
I mean, those applications say
"men aged need not apply."
I mean, that's it for me.
I am too old to be drafted
Or accepted
in the armed services.
I can't go to w*r, clair.
You want to go to w*r?
I don't want to go to w*r.
What I'm saying, honey
Is I don't have
those options anymore.
Are you comparing
bringing life into this world
To playing football
To becoming a fireman
or a pilot or going to w*r?
Do you see anything at all
strange with that comparison?
I know you're getting angry,
because when you get angry
You say anything
And I don't want you
to anything right now.
All I'm saying is
that a woman can have babies
Longer than a man
can play football.
Go to sleep, cliff
'Cause you're going
to need a helmet
If you keep this up.
Well, I know
how you feel
And I know exactly
the fact that I have failed
In trying to express
my feelings.
But I'm sorry, my dear,
I do have another option
And I'm going to exercise it
right now.
(laughing)
Cliff, stop it.
(clair laughing)
07x12 - Clair's Liberation
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Series follows the Huxtable family, an African-American upper middle class family, living in a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights, New York.
Series follows the Huxtable family, an African-American upper middle class family, living in a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights, New York.