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I'm good for it.

You promised you'd pay me back today.

Today's not over.

What's going on?

Theo owes me $5.00.

You, too?

Look, Vanessa, I don't owe you $5.00.

I owe you $3.00.

Lately I've been hearing, "You owe"

And at the front and the back of it

I hear the name Theo.

You owe everybody.

I don't owe everybody.

You owe me a quarter.

All right, I'll pay you.

Can I have an advance on my allowance?

Son, you're already backed up to your 50th birthday.

You're developing bad habits with your finances.

What will you do when you get out into the real world?

If you owe money

people won't be so understanding.

A bank won't listen to your excuses.

Your mother and your sister are absolutely correct.

We're your family.

We love you.

We let you borrow money

even though you're not qualified to pay it back.

In the real world, it's going to be different.

I'll do fine.

I'm going to have lots of money.

I hope you're not waiting for me to die.

No.

I'm going to earn it.

How?

I'll be a model.

I want my quarter now!

I'm serious.

I've seen those guys in magazines.

I can look that good.

Oh, wow.

I can start modeling when I'm 18.

You'll be ready to leave when your 18?

Definitely! As a model, I'll be making the big money.

Yes.

But before you make the big money

you'll be making, maybe...

teeny money.

With Very little money

you'll have to get an apartment and all the things you need.

When the time comes, I'll be ready.

I like your confidence.

I know what I'm doing.

Really?

I'll have a new car

nice clothes

and a great apartment.

You make it sound easy.

It will be.

See you tomorrow.

Vanessa: Where are you going?

I'm staying over cockroach's.

When you coming back?

Around ten.

Okay.

Bye.

See you later.

Will you all be here around 10:00 tomorrow?

All: Yeah.

Good.

Because I'm going to surprise Mr. Theo.

Tomorrow, when he comes here

this house will be the real world.

Hey, Vanessa.

I'm not Vanessa.

What?

My name's Margo Farnsworth.

What are you talking about?

I'm Margo Farnsworth.

I have an apartment here.

Whatever you say, Margo.

Oh, wait.

I know who you are.

The landlord said

a young man on his own is renting an apartment.

Huh?

A young man who wants to be a model.

Okay, I get it.

You're pretending I'm 18, a model, and on my own?

I'm not pretending.

Don't you want to rent an apartment?

Fine. Okay.

I'll rent an apartment.

The landlord said to ring the bell.

The landlord?

Yeah, all apartment buildings have landlords, don't they?

Right, Vanessa.

Who is Vanessa?

Never mind.

( doorbell )

Hey, dad. How you doing?

Who?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I mean, Mr. Landlord.

My name is Harley.

Harley weewax.

Okay, Mr. Weewax.

My name is Theodore huxtable.

Huxtable, yes.

Your folks were by.

Nice people.

Said to give you this.

There you go.

"Dear Theo, here's $2,000 to get started.

"Good luck.

We love you. Mom and dad."

Beautiful people.

This is play money.

It's good here.

Great.

With two grand in my pocket, I'm set.

We want to welcome you to the real world apartments.

Take a look at this.

You can see the woodwork is all hand done.

Hi, Millie.

Hi, Harley.

How's everything?

Millie?

Yes.

That's Millie farquar.

She runs the Chuck wagon restaurant.

Howdy.

You need to get yourself some grub.

We're located off the lobby, and open 24 hours.

Good one, mom.

Who?

I'm sorry.

I mean mrs. Farquar.

Look forward to seeing you real soon.

We have a few rules here at the real world apartments.

Okay.

Rent is due first of the month.

No exceptions.

No problem.

No loud music played After 10 P.M.

Got it.

And no children.

Definitely.

Let's go

see the apartment.

Whoa..!

here comes mrs. Griswald.

Hi, Harley.

Who's that?

Mrs. Griswald.

She owns this building

but she drinks heavily.

Psst.

How did it go?

I was good.

All right.

There you go.

My room!

What did you do to my room?

I don't know what you're talking about.

This is an unfurnished apartment.

You've destroyed my room.

I haven't destroyed anything.

The last tenant left it this way.

Okay, unfurnished.

How much is it?

$600 a month.

For one room?

That's what they get nowadays.

Your timing is bad.

Had you tried to move in here in 1942

you could have gotten the whole house for $250.

Okay, I'll take it.

Wait a minute.

How old are you?

Dad, you know how old...

Oh, I mean I'm 18, Mr. Weewax.

I'm sorry, you can't have it.

18-year-Olds PARTY too much.

Did I say 18?

I've been on my own since I was 18.

I'm actually 23.

That's fine.

Okay.

I will need first and last month's rent.

Why?

In case you start to skip out early

I got you.

That's $1,200.

I need another $600 security deposit.

Because of damages.

That's $1,800.

You add like a 23-year-old.

Okay, I'll have to take it.

Not just yet.

I need references.

References?

Someone to vouch for your character.

Like your employer.

You do have a job?

I'm getting one.

I'm a model.

I need some proof that you can pay the rent.

I'll pay, I promise.

I cannot feed my family on a promise.

You have an agent who can write a letter

saying you have a steady income?

No.

Where can I get one?

You're in luck.

Downstairs there is a modeling agency.

You go down there and check in.

Thank you.

All right.

Now look!

You better hurry

because this apartment will go quickly.

Vanessa...

welcome to the firestone modeling agency.

This is the modeling agency?

Yes, I'm the receptionist--

Kitty la Rue.

Wait, I thought you were Margo Farnsworth.

You must be mistaken.

You got an appointment, honey?

No, but Harley weewax sent me.

I'm a model.

I need an agent.

We're always looking for new faces.

I'll ask ms. Firestone

if she'll see you.

Ms. Firestone?

Yes, Kitty.

That gentleman over there needs an agent.

How does he look?

Not bad.

Send him in.

Mrs. Firestone will see you right over there.

Hello, mrs. Firestone.

Do you have any experience?

No, but I look good.

I'll be the judge of that.

Now...

you're doing a layout for a new cologne.

You're leaning on a sports car.

Very masculine.

Let me see that.

Not bad.

Now give me the look of someone

who just won a ten million dollar sweepstakes.

Nice.

Let me see your pictures.

I don't have any of those.

You're not going to get work without pictures.

Get a good photographer and have a set of prints done.

That's going to cost $800 to $1,200.

Could you do me a favor?

What?

Could you write a letter

stating I'm working?

Now that would be dishonest.

Excuse me, I must call Paris.

Where you going?

To get a reference.

Hold that apartment.

Well, I don't know...

you are doing great, Rudy.

Who's Rudy?

I'm sorry.

I mean mrs. Griswald.

No problem, Harley.

Mrs. Griswald told me you were up here.

Hi, Mr. Weewax.

I'm Horton w. Dansberry.

You see

instead of a letter

I brought my employer.

This is your employer?

Yes.

What business are you in?

I'm in oil.

Oil?

Yes.

I'll give you one of my cards.

"Cockroach oil"?

you told me you were a model.

I am.

I'm the spokesman for cockroach oil.

Yeah. Let me tell you something about this man.

He's responsible, dependable, hardworking.

In fact, he's the reason why cockroach oil

is what it is today.

Congratulations, Mr. Huxtable.

You have the apartment.

All right!

I did it, dad.

Who?

Come on, dad.

Isn't this what it was about?

Me getting the apartment by Myself?

I proved I can do it

so let's get my furniture in here.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Okay, hold it.

I need my dad.

Could you find him for me?

I'll see if he's in.

Thank you.

Who's playing your dad?

My dad.

Mr. Weewax said you wanted to see me.

How much longer will this go on?

The real world stops for no man.

But for you-- 24 hours.

24 hours? What am I supposed to do?

What people do in the real world.

Get a bed, some sheets and pillowcases.

Turn on the phone and the electricity

get some furniture.

Where?

Ask Mr. Weewax.

Could you get him for me?

I'll see if I can find him.

This is fun.

That's because it's not happening to you.

All right, sir.

That's a lovely man.

Now, you need some furniture, I understand.

Know where I can get some?

Furniture?

Of course.

You're lucky today

because just off of Millie's restaurant

is the finest furniture store

with stuff you'll like, I think.

Who's Millie?

Mom.

This is amazing.

I wish we did this kind of stuff at my house.

My stuff!

Man, they cleaned you out.

Millie owns the furniture store?

That's not Millie, that's Amanda.

Hey, Harley.

How you doing?

I brought some customers.

Send them over.

Go on over, boys.

Welcome to Amanda's furniture city.

If you like it, you touch it.

If you break it, you buy it.

If we don't have it, we'll get it.

What can I do for you?

$200?!

that's for both beds.

Can I buy just one?

No, darlin', I can't break the set.

Well, why not?

They get lonely, okay?

Everything's so expensive.

What do I do?

Did you come here for advice or furniture?

You've got to figure out exactly what it is you need.

I need it all.

You won't get it for $200, but you are in luck

because here at furniture city

we accept all major credit cards.

I don't have credit cards.

You are in luck

because here at furniture city we accept personal checks.

I don't have any personal checks.

Then you are about to leave furniture city.

Mom...

that's Amanda.

Cockroach!

That's Mr. Dansberry to you.

Listen to me.

You need to go to the bank and get yourself a loan.

Okay, where's the bank?

It's very easy to find.

You go right through Millie's restaurant

and make a left turn.

I can't wait to meet the Banker.

Theo, this would be great for "Career day."

Knock it off, cockroach.

Hi, boys.

Hey, Denise.

Wait a minute.

She's not Denise.

Yes, I am.

You are?

Yes, Theo.

Whew, good.

Before we go to the bank, can we eat?

Sure.

Need some Plates?

Yeah. Thanks.

All right.

Here we go.

What you got there?

We got some chicken.

This one's carrot salad

and the other one's tuna.

You want some Sodas?

Yeah. Yeah.

It comes to $24.50.

That's without tip.

Of course.

Wait a minute.

What is this?

You're eating in Millie's restaurant.

I thought you were Denise.

I am! Denise farquar, Millie's daughter.

Now pay up.

That's a good one.

Put that chicken down.

Put it down!

I'm hungry.

You paying for that?

No, you are.

I can't spend this much on one meal.

Here are the questions you should ask Theo.

Okay.

Here they come.

Please wait

while I finish with This nice couple.

Vanessa...

just be cool.

Your loan application seems to be in perfect order.

Looks good.

I'm going to recommend approval.

I'm so happy.

Now we'll be able to buy our dream home.

And start planning our family.

We'll have to get this loan approved by the bank president

mrs. Griswald.

Mrs. Griswald?!

Oh, man!

Mrs. Griswald?

Yes?

Please tell me what you think about this application.

Approved.

Thank you, mrs. Griswald.

You're welcome.

Excuse me.

Now comes the good part.

Congratulations.

Thank you so much.

I knew we came to the right bank.

I'm so glad we came here.

Now we can plan our future.

And the family.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you so much for all your help.

And, mrs. Griswald...

thank you.

You're welcome.

If you need more money, call us.

I think that's a little bit too...

next.

Dad, I can't play this with Vanessa.

Next.

So, who are you now?

Mrs. Covington, the bank's vice-president.

Don't eat here.

What may I do for you?

You can't do a thing for me.

Theo!

Let me handle this.

This gentleman works for me.

I'm the president and owner of cockroach oil.

I see. Where is cockroach oil located?

Our headquarters are on the top floor

of the 49-story cockroach oil building.

Your phone number?

I must confirm this information.

Uh... we don't have a phone.

You own a 49-story building

and you don't own a phone?

No phone?!

she caught me off guard.

It's only Vanessa.

She's the bank's vice-president.

Forget him.

Look, I need a loan

to get furniture

and pictures for my modeling agency.

This doesn't look good for you, Mr. Huxtable.

You have no credit history.

Your I need the money.

I'll repay it.

I like to give young people a break.

I'll recommend approval for your loan.

All right!

Mrs. Griswald?

Oh, no.

Mrs. Griswald, could you come here, please?

What do you want?

I'm busy.

I'm recommending that we give this man a loan.

No.

But, mrs. Griswald...

no!

Why not?

You have nothing!

Look, once you have money and a job

come back and I'll be glad to give you your loan.

I won't need it then.

Are there other banks in this building?

Yes. They're owned by mrs. Griswald.

That's right.

Your father and I brought you something to eat.

Great!

Mind If we join you?

No...

All right, a Bacon Burger dog!

So, how did you like the real world?

It's a lot tougher than I thought it was

but so am I.

Good for you.

Nice place you have here.

Thanks.

I could use a chair, a bed

and a few clothes.

Otherwise, I've got everything I need.

That's very strange.

With your money, you have everything you need.

With our money

you want to live like the rich and famous.

I've never seen it that way.

You learned an important lesson today, didn't you?

I learned that when I enter the real world

I don't want to do business with anyone in my family.

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