How many seasons does A Different World have?

A Different World has 1 season and 10 episodes.

Is A Different World renewed or canceled?

A Different World is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

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A Different World is available on Netflix. You can stream it on Netflix.

A Different World

Name: A Different World
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2026-09-24
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece

RETURNING1 Seasons10 Episodes★ 7.5

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredSep 24, 2026

Last AiredSep 24, 2026

GenreComedy, Drama

Created ByFelicia Pride

Deborah Wayne enters her freshman year at her parents' HBCU alma mater and finds their shadow difficult to escape. She sets out to build her own legacy – while having the time of her life – alongside a whole new generation of Hillman’s best and brightest.

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Cast

Maleah Joi Moon

Deborah Wayne

Alijah Kai

Rashida

Cornell Young IV

Shaquille

Jordan Aaron Hall

Amir

Kennedi Reece

Hazel

Chibuikem Uche

Kojo

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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E1Irreconcilable Differences

Sep 24, 202630m★ 4.8

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

E2O Captain! My Captain!

Sep 24, 202632m★ 5.0

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.

E3Center de Stage

Sep 24, 202631m★ 2.8

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

E4Those Who Can... Cuff

Sep 24, 202633m★ 4.8

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

E5Final Words

Sep 24, 202632m★ 2.8

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

E6Insomnia and the Daydreamer

Sep 24, 202633m★ 2.8

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

E7Sometimes You Get The Culture... Sometimes The Culture Gets You

Sep 24, 202634m★ 3.3

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.

E8I Choose Chaos

Sep 24, 202633m★ 2.8

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.

E9Romancing the Unknown

Sep 24, 202630m★ 2.8

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

E10A Gift & the Curse

Sep 24, 202636m★ 4.8

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

About A Different World

A Different World is a comedy, drama series on Netflix. The show first aired on Sep 24, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. A Different World has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 19 votes. The cast includes Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece. Created by Felicia Pride.