Jasmine Guy
Whitley Gilbert
Series
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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Season guide
22 episodes available
During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman with a mysterious past.
Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
On screen
Whitley Gilbert
Dwayne Wayne
Ron Johnson
Freddie Brooks
Kim Reese
Vernon Gaines
Colonel Brad Taylor
More from the vault
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