1987 · series · TV-PG · 6 seasons
A Different World
Is A Different World on Netflix?
Yes. A Different World (1987) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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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Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.2/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 55 | none |
A Different World: common questions
Is A Different World on Netflix?
Yes. A Different World (1987) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch A Different World?
A Different World (1987) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is A Different World worth watching?
It scores 68.3/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How many seasons of A Different World are there?
A Different World has 6 seasons.
What is A Different World rated?
A Different World is rated TV-PG in the US.
Who is in A Different World?
A Different World stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.