The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Influence goes both ways.
TV-PG1990•23m•7.9/10
ComedyFamily
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Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
Production
The Stuffed Dog Company, NBC Productions, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 10, 1990
Last Aired
May 20, 1996
Networks
NBC
Created By
Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Fresh Prince Project
Air date: 1990-09-10
Aunt Vivian tries to mediate between her husband Philip and the newly arrived Will.
E2
Bang the Drum, Ashley
Air date: 1990-09-17
Will persuades Ashley to pawn her violin for a drum set.
E3
Clubba Hubba
Air date: 1990-09-24
Will wants to go out with a beautiful girl he meets at the country club, but first he must figure out how to impress her extremely snobbish and very protective father so he seeks tips from cousin Carlton on becoming preppie.
E4
Not with My Pig, You Don't
Air date: 1990-10-01
Will tries to smooth things between Philip and his very rural parents when they visit to see him receive an award.
E5
Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy
Air date: 1990-10-08
Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.
E6
Mistaken Identity
Air date: 1990-10-15
Jailed, Will and Carlton stage a media stunt.
E7
Def Poet's Society
Air date: 1990-10-22
Will joins his prep school's poetry club.
E8
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (1)
Air date: 1990-10-29
Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?
E9
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (2)
Air date: 1990-10-29
Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?
E10
Kiss My Butler
Air date: 1990-11-05
Happy birthday Geoffrey! For a gift, Will tries matchmaking, then falls for Geoffrey's date himself.
E11
Courting Disaster
Air date: 1990-11-12
Carlton feels overshadowed by Will, who's become a basketball star at school.
E12
Talking Turkey
Air date: 1990-11-19
A holiday visit from Will's taskmaster mother puts the kibosh on conspicuous consumption and puts the kids to work preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
E13
Knowledge is Power
Air date: 1990-11-26
Hilary becomes Will's personal maid when he threatens to disclose she's dropped out of UCLA.
E14
Day Damn One
Air date: 1990-12-03
Will tells Ashley's slumber party guests a scary tale about his first day at Bel-Air Academy.
E15
Deck the Halls
Air date: 1990-12-10
Will inimitably dresses the mansion for the holidays, to the dismay of the neighbors, including heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield.
E16
The Lucky Charm
Air date: 1991-01-07
Philip may lose a superstitious client whom he advises not to make decisions based on Will's spontaneous remarks.
E17
The Ethnic Tip
Air date: 1991-01-14
Will proposes a black history class be instituted at Bel-Air Academy, and gets a surprise when Aunt Viv arrives to teach it.
E18
The Young and the Restless
Air date: 1991-01-21
Will sneaks Philip's elderly mother out of the house for a night on the town.
E19
It Had to Be You
Air date: 1991-02-04
Will has girl problems after a date with Jazz's domineering sister, who's ready to pick out a china pattern before the night is over.
E20
Nice Lady
Air date: 1991-02-11
Fresh Prince Will is on his best behavior for visiting royalty - the seemingly demure Lady Penelope, who Will hopes to persuade to let herself have a good time at a party.
E21
Love at First Fight
Air date: 1991-02-18
Jasmine Guy plays a scholarship student whose introduction to Will opens up a different world of fun and games - and romance - to divert her from her studies.
E22
Banks Shot
Air date: 1991-02-25
Will crawls to Philip for help after sneaking out on the town and getting hustled by sleazy pool sharks.
E23
72 Hours
Air date: 1991-03-11
Will challenges Carlton to spend time in a tough neighborhood, trying to survive by masquerading as a financial consultant.
E24
Just Infatuation
Air date: 1991-04-29
R&B singer Tevin Campbell plays teen idol Little T, who surprises Ashley on her birthday with a special song and an invitation for a date.
E25
Working It Out
Air date: 1991-05-06
Rap's Queen Latifah plays Hilary's new actress boss, who wants Will as her boy toy - or Hilary's glamorous job is over.
Cast
Will Smith
Will Smith
James Avery
Philip Banks
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Vivian Banks
Alfonso Ribeiro
Carlton Banks
Karyn Parsons
Hilary Banks
Tatyana Ali
Ashley Banks
Joseph Marcell
Geoffrey Butler
Ross Bagley
Nicky Banks
