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Released

Thursday, September 24, 2026

All episodes at once

When does A Different World Season 1 come out?

All 10 episodes of A Different World Season 1 were released at once on Thursday, September 24, 2026 on Netflix.

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A Different World Season 1 release schedule

A Different World Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Irreconcilable Differences

Deborah Wayne continues her parents' legacy by enrolling at Hillman College, where a new roommate and an old flame instantly complicate the situation.

Thursday · 1 month ago

2. O Captain! My Captain!

Deborah gets put on blast for speaking her mind. Rashida hustles to make extra cash. Shaquille's first football game doesn't go as planned.

Thursday · 1 month ago

3. Center de Stage

As old friends arrive for homecoming weekend, Dwayne and Whitley navigate marital tensions, while Deborah scrambles to lock down a headliner.

Thursday · 1 month ago

4. Those Who Can... Cuff

Cuffing season at Hillman is heating up, but school stress, money trouble and date-night drama could put the whole vibe on ice.

Thursday · 1 month ago

5. Final Words

Finals are kicking off and the entire crew is pressed — until a crisis makes them rethink what really matters.

Thursday · 1 month ago

6. Insomnia and the Daydreamer

Deborah questions whether she's found the man of her dreams. A night at the club gets messy when the aunties pull up.

Thursday · 1 month ago

7. Sometimes You Get The Culture... Sometimes The Culture Gets You

At the school talent show, Deborah and Kojo set out to prove their doubters wrong. Hazel finally competes for the title of Miss Gilbert Hall.

Thursday · 1 month ago

8. I Choose Chaos

Stuck inside during a tornado warning, Hazel and Amir can't dodge their beef any longer. Deborah and Shaquille open up about their original breakup.

Thursday · 1 month ago

9. Romancing the Unknown

When Hillman's budget crisis — and the conflict between Dwayne and Whitley — pops off, Deborah and her friends make their move.

Thursday · 1 month ago

10. A Gift & the Curse Finale

The end-of-year gala brings big decisions, big drama and a new chapter in Hillman's story.

Thursday · 1 month ago

A Different World Season 1 guest stars

  • Jasmine Guy

    Jasmine Guy

    Whitley Gilbert

  • Kadeem Hardison

    Kadeem Hardison

    Dwayne Wayne

  • Darryl M. Bell

    Darryl M. Bell

    Ron Johnson

  • Cree Summer

    Cree Summer

    Freddie Brooks

  • Debbie Allen

    Debbie Allen

    Dr. Langhorne

  • Jenifer Lewis

    Jenifer Lewis

    President Davenport

  • Tichina Arnold

    Tichina Arnold

    Darlene

  • Method Man

    Method Man

    Coach Coles

  • Renee Harrison

    Renee Harrison

    Candace

  • Norman Nixon, Jr.

    Norman Nixon, Jr.

    Professor Baptiste

  • Joshua Suiter

    Joshua Suiter

    Andre

  • Jonathan Auguste

    Jonathan Auguste

    Treshawn

  • Dijon

    Dijon

    James

  • Aysia Moorer

    Officer Boo Boo

  • Dasan Frazier

    Dasan Frazier

    Xavier

  • Aries Sanders

    Mrs. Perkins

A Different World Season 1 FAQ

When does A Different World Season 1 come out?

A Different World Season 1 premiered Thursday, September 24, 2026 on Netflix.

How many episodes are in A Different World Season 1?

A Different World Season 1 has 10 episodes.

Are new episodes of A Different World Season 1 released weekly?

All episodes are released at once.

When is the A Different World Season 1 finale?

The A Different World Season 1 finale (Episode 10) aired Thursday, September 24, 2026.

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