"Pilot" | A Different World View

Darryl and Kadeem  rewatch the second episode of A Different World, originally aired on October 1st, 1987, titled "Pilot". This episode is the second pilot produced for the show after the original pilot was filmed and scrapped. Jaleesa and Denise get a new roommate, talkative transfer student Maggie Lauten. Denise learns that the check for her dorm fees has bounced. To make matters worse, she had also covered Jaleesa's fees to repay her for an earlier favor. Denise and Jaleesa face eviction unless they can come up with 200 dollars by the next day. Denise cannot bring herself to ask her parents for help, as she is tired of being bailed out. When the dean of students realizes that Denise sincerely wants to take responsibility for her actions, he helps her get a cafeteria job with an advance on her salary. Jaleesa takes delight in the fact that she is now Denise's boss. Guest star: Bill Cosby and Keshia Knight PulliamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.