A Different World

A Different World

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88/100
Heat
current buzz
#327 of 2,285 · top 15%
🏛️
79/100
Icon
enduring status
#557 of 2,285 · top 25%
How are these scored?

📊 On Scenedle, A Different World is the #557 most iconic TV series and #327 hottest of 2,285 TV shows — Icon 79/100, Heat 88/100.

A Different World is a comedy TV series that premiered in 1987 on NBC, created by Bill Cosby. On Scenedle, it ranks #557 of 2,285 TV shows by Icon Score (79/100) and #327 by Heat Score (88/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Glynn Turman, Marisa Tomei, and Lisa Bonet, among others. It ran for 6 seasons.

Genre: ComedyGenre: DramaYear: 1987Decade: 1980sNetwork: NBCCreator: Bill CosbyCountry: United StatesSeasons: 6

Scenes from the clip

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Cast

Glynn TurmanMarisa TomeiLisa BonetLoretta DevineCree SummerMary AliceDawnn LewisLou MyersKaren Malina WhiteAjai SandersDarryl M. BellCharnele Brown
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Quick facts

What is A Different World’s Scenedle Icon Score?

A Different World has a Scenedle Icon Score of 79/100, ranking #557 of 2,285 TV shows. Its Heat Score is 88/100.

Is A Different World more iconic than Modern Family?

On the Scenedle Icon Score, A Different World (79) ranks below Modern Family (100).

Who created A Different World?

A Different World (1987) was created by Bill Cosby.

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