A Different World
Created by Bill Cosby
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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Top cast
Jasmine Guy
Whitley Gilbert
Kadeem Hardison
Dwayne Wayne
Darryl M. Bell
Ron Johnson
Cree Summer
Freddie Brooks
Charnele Brown
Kim Reese
Lou Myers
Vernon Gaines
Glynn Turman
Colonel Brad Taylor
Ajai Sanders
Gina Devereaux
Karen Malina White
Charmaine Brown
Jada Pinkett Smith
Lena James
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Different World online?
As of November 4, 2026, A Different World is available to stream on Netflix, Philo, and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is A Different World on Netflix?
Yes — as of November 4, 2026, A Different World is available on Netflix in United States.
Can I rent or buy A Different World online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for A Different World in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream A Different World?
As of November 4, 2026, A Different World is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
