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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air · 1990

Comedy

In this popular African-American sitcom, Will Smith (played by Will Smith in his first acting gig) is a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia, who is sent to live with his wealthy relatives at their Bel-Air mansion in Los Angeles, California by his mother after getting into a fight with some thugs whilst playing basketball. His relatives include Philip Banks (played by James Avery), Will's strict and gruff uncle, who is a successful lawyer (later Judge) and Vivian Banks (played by Janet Hubert and later by Daphne Reid), Will's no-nonsense, forthright, and career-minded aunt who is a University Professor. Other members of the Banks family include Carlton Banks (played by Alfonso Ribeiro), Will's preppy and arrogant cousin, Hilary Banks (played by Karyn Parsons), Will's attractive but dull-witted, eldest cousin, Ashley Banks (played by Tatyana Ali), Will's youngest cousin who often looks u to Will, and Geoffrey, the family's cynical Butler. Will's working class background ends up clashing in various humorous ways with the upper class world of the Banks and frequently got him or other members of the family into trouble as well.

Released
10 Sep 1990
Runtime
22 min
Rated
TV-PG
Seasons
6
Episodes
148
Writer
Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz
Language
English
Country
United States

Starring: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro

🏆 Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 16 wins & 32 nominations total

Episodes

148 across 6 seasons
Season 1 25 episodes
  1. E1
    The Fresh Prince Project 10 Sep 1990 ★ 7.9

    A streetwise teenager is sent by his mother to live with wealthy relatives in an upper-class California neighborhood, where he must adjust to a new lifestyle.

    23 min · Director Debbie Allen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  2. E2
    Bang the Drum, Ashley 17 Sep 1990

    After Ashley reveals to him that she does not enjoy playing the violin he takes her to and trades her violin in for a drum set. Then reveals that he has already hired Ashley a teacher. Jazz.

    24 min · Director Debbie Allen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  3. E3
    Clubba Hubba 24 Sep 1990

    Will tries to impress a girl's father so he can date her. Mr. Banks, Carlton, and Geoffrey try to teach him how to be a gentleman in a My Fair Lady way.

    22 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  4. E4
    Not with My Pig, You Don't 1 Oct 1990 ★ 7.7

    Philip's parents come to visit for the weekend when he wins a prestigious award. After finding the rehearsed lines of the Banks' to be boring and deciding to kill the story, Will talks to the interviewer telling her embarrassing s...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  5. E5
    Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy 8 Oct 1990

    Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian's and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  6. E6
    Mistaken Identity 15 Oct 1990 ★ 8.5

    While Philip and Vivian go on a trip to Palm Springs in Mr. Furth's helicopter, Will and Carlton drive Furth's car there as well. They get pulled over for "stealing" the car. Hilary babysits Ashley as Geoffrey has the weekend off.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  7. E7
    Def Poet's Society 22 Oct 1990 ★ 7.5

    Will enters into an after school program, following the girls into a Poetry class he makes up a poem on the spot to impress the girls. After creating a poet, Christina asks to bring the made up poet to Poetry Night. After Jazz doe...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  8. E8
    Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 1 29 Oct 1990

    The family heads to the mall to pick up costumes for Hilary's Halloween Party, while Will and Carlton place a bet to see who can find a date for the party. Philip gets held up at a gadget store. Vivian sing in a Record-A-Song boot...

    60 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  9. E9
    Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 2 29 Oct 1990

    Will and Carlton both try to win Melinda over by making up stories about themselves. She ultimately chooses Carlton over Will, though she hides a secret.

    60 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Andy Borowitz, Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack

  10. E10
    Kiss My Butler 5 Nov 1990 ★ 7.3

    It is Geoffrey's birthday and Will decides to set him up on a blind date as a gift. Will winds up thinking she is perfect and breaks up the two dancing at a nightclub. Later when Geoffrey comes home, he gives Will Helen's phone nu...

    24 min · Director Rita Rogers Blye · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  11. E11
    Courting Disaster 12 Nov 1990

    Will's talents help him become a basketball star at school, but cause Carlton to begin feeling insignificant and inferior to him.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  12. E12
    Talking Turkey 19 Nov 1990

    Will's taskmaster mother visits for the holidays and puts the kids to work preparing a thanksgiving dinner, but preparations soon go awry.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  13. E13
    Knowledge Is Power 26 Nov 1990 ★ 8.0

    Hilary rats Will out for several things including getting in at 3 in the morning the previous day in order to get the family car instead of Will. Will plans revenge, while going to find out where Hilary is shopping he learns that ...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  14. E14
    Day Damn One 3 Dec 1990 ★ 7.1

    Ashley and her friends ask Will to tell a scary story at their slumber party before they go to sleep. Will tells the tale of his first day at Bel-Air Academy.

    30 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  15. E15
    Deck the Halls 10 Dec 1990

    Will realizes that Ashley has never experienced a real Christmas before and goes out of his way to let her have one. He decorates the inside of the mansion and also the outside fully, upsetting some of the neighbors.

    30 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  16. E16
    The Lucky Charm 7 Jan 1991

    One of Philip's clients is very superstitious and befriends Will because of a couple of coincidences. He thinks Will is his good luck charm and lets Will make some major decisions.

    23 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  17. E17
    The Ethnic Tip 14 Jan 1991 ★ 7.4

    Will proposes a black history class be instituted at Bel-Air Academy, and gets a surprise when Aunt Viv arrives to teach it.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  18. E18
    The Young and the Restless 21 Jan 1991

    Philip's mother joins the family for the weekend after recovering from a cold, Philip wants her to relax for the weekend but she wants to be more active.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  19. E19
    It Had to Be You 4 Feb 1991 ★ 7.8

    Jazz asks Will the favor of taking his sister out on a date after she moves into town, Will turns it down until Jazz introduces the two. Will takes her on a date and learns that she has her whole life planned out for the two already.

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  20. E20
    Nice Lady 11 Feb 1991

    Geoffrey's old employer Lord Fowler and his daughter come to the Banks' house for the weekend. Will wants to use the car to go to a Ziggy Marley concert in Nevada, Philip and Viv won't let him so he makes a proposition to be on hi...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  21. E21
    Love at First Fight 18 Feb 1991 ★ 7.3

    One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her but fails. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. Will starts taking time away ...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  22. E22
    Banks Shot 25 Feb 1991

    Vivian goes away to Berkeley for the weekend, leaving Hilary in charge of the house while Philip is at the office. Will steals the car keys to go to the pool hall he winds up losing his money and the car to a hustler. Philip goes ...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Susan Borowitz, Jeff Pollack

  23. E23
    72 Hours 11 Mar 1991 ★ 8.1

    Will makes a bet that Carlton wouldn't last a weekend in Jazz' neighborhood, Compton. Carlton starts to fulfill the bet, by not only fitting in, but getting along with the guys in "The Hood". Will has to find a way to stop him fro...

    24 min · Director Rae Kraus · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  24. E24
    Just Infatuation 29 Apr 1991

    Ashley's birthday is nearing and when the family asks her what she would like for her birthday shows a picture of a boy, Little T. Hilary knows T's agent so she has him come to Ashley's birthday party to perform a song for her. Th...

    24 min · Director Jeff Melman · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  25. E25
    Working It Out 6 May 1991

    Hilary lands a new job as an assistant to an actress, Marissa Redman. Ms. Redman turns out to be completely bossy. Will surprises Hilary with Jazz in the office and Marissa takes a liking to Will, wanting to bring him to a restaur...

    24 min · Director Rita Rogers Blye · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

Season 2 24 episodes
  1. E1
    Did the Earth Move for You? 9 Sep 1991

    Phil and Vivian feel that Will and his new girlfriend are moving too fast.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  2. E2
    The Mother of All Battles 16 Sep 1991

    Will and Carlton try to help solve Ashley's bully problems at school until Philip and Vivian find out and try to solve the problem their own way.

    23 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  3. E3
    Will Gets a Job 23 Sep 1991

    Will gets a job to help pay for his prom.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  4. E4
    PSAT Pstory 30 Sep 1991 ★ 7.5

    Will and Carlton take the PSATs with surprising results, while Geoffrey is up for his annual raise.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  5. E5
    Granny Gets Busy 7 Oct 1991

    Philip gets upset when he sees his mother spending time with a new man. The kids bet each other that they can't do something the other sex would normally do.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  6. E6
    Guess Who's Coming to Marry? 14 Oct 1991 ★ 7.6

    Much to their surprise, the family learns that Vivian's sister is engaged to a white man.

    24 min

  7. E7
    The Big Four-Oh 21 Oct 1991 ★ 7.3

    Vivian has a mid-life crisis after her 40th birthday party and decides to become a dancer.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  8. E8
    She Ain't Heavy 4 Nov 1991

    Will has a blind date and likes the girl, Dee Dee, a lot, but her weight is an obstacle to him when it comes to asking her for the school dance.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  9. E9
    Cased Up 11 Nov 1991

    Will drives without car insurance, and faces the consequences.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  10. E10
    Hi-Ho Silver 18 Nov 1991

    Will and Carlton think that the famous actress Sonya Lamor has stolen Vivian's silverware.

    23 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Elaine Newman

  11. E11
    The Butler Did It 25 Nov 1991 ★ 7.8

    Philip and Vivian take a weekend vacation and leave the kids home alone, Hilary and Carlton set up a video shoot with Bell Biv De Voe in their house, and then everyone must rush to clean up after Philip and Vivian decide to come h...

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  12. E12
    Something for Nothing 9 Dec 1991

    Will gets lucky at a fundraiser and wins some money. When Will doesn't follow the club's tradition, it starts rumors about the Banks family. Ashley is too young to go to the fundraiser, so she and Geoffrey set up their own poker n...

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  13. E13
    Christmas Show 16 Dec 1991 ★ 7.5

    Will finds out that his mom is seeing a new man while on a holiday skiing trip to Utah. When the adults go out to the lodge for the Christmas party, a knock on the door brings the kids trouble.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  14. E14
    Hilary Gets a Life 6 Jan 1992

    Philip and Vivian force Hilary to get a job after going over the family's credit card bills.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  15. E15
    My Brother's Keeper 13 Jan 1992

    Will has a game coming up with Malibu Prep in which a scout will be in the crowd. He meets a player from the other team. After learning that Marcus has a child Will must choose between being greedy or realizing what the scholarshi...

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  16. E16
    Geoffrey Cleans Up 20 Jan 1992 ★ 7.4

    Geoffrey falls for the woman next door while thinking she is a butler. When he finds out she is just visiting and is worth 25 million dollars he must decide whether he wants to continue seeing her, or not.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  17. E17
    Community Action 3 Feb 1992

    Jazz stays at the Banks house when he has no place to go. Hilary must do community service at the clinic after going to court for parking tickets. While there she meets a doctor.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  18. E18
    Ill Will 10 Feb 1992

    Will has to go to the doctor for a tonsillectomy. While he's there we find out that Will is afraid of hospitals. The Banks' learn that Geoffrey is writing his memoirs on the family.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  19. E19
    Eyes on the Prize 17 Feb 1992

    Philip tries to work on repairing things in the house. Will goes on a game show and he must decide which of his friends will be his partner.

    24 min · Director Ellen Gittelsohn · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  20. E20
    Those Were the Days 24 Feb 1992

    When an old friend comes to town, Phil and Vivian have to decide between friendship and the law.

    24 min · Director Rita Rogers Blye · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  21. E21
    Vying for Attention 2 Mar 1992

    Will's mom comes to visit with her new boyfriend and Will has problems with sharing his mom with another man.

    24 min · Director Malcolm-Jamal Warner · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  22. E22
    The Aunt Who Came to Dinner 23 Mar 1992 ★ 7.2

    Will and Carlton set up dates with two French women visiting L.A. Their parents are supposed to be going away for the weekend, but when Will's aunt shows up unexpectedly, everyone's plans change.

    24 min · Director Rae Kraus · Writer Benny Medina, Susan Borowitz, Jeff Pollack

  23. E23
    Be My Baby Tonight 27 Apr 1992

    Will is stunned when Ashley asks him a question about the birds and the bees.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  24. E24
    Striptease for Two 4 May 1992

    Vivian trusts Wil and Carlton to take her heirloom bracelet to the jewelry shop to have it reset. Before they do that, Carlton tells Wil about a hot insider tip he got on a company's stock, and they can make thousands. They don't ...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

Season 3 24 episodes
  1. E1
    How I Spent My Summer Vacation 14 Sep 1992

    Will returns from his summer vacation in Philly with his mom. He brings back with him a new style and it rubs off on Ashley. Phil kicks Will out.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  2. E2
    Will Gets Committed 21 Sep 1992

    Vivian and Philip clean up their old neighborhood and everyone in the family has to pitch in. Vivian acts strange all day, and she finally tells Philip the reason - she is pregnant.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  3. E3
    That's No Lady, That's My Cousin 28 Sep 1992

    Philip and Vivian tell the family they are expecting a baby. Hillary is expected to move out to make room for the baby. Ashley wants to fit in at a new school so she dresses like the girls Will is interested in.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  4. E4
    Hilary Gets a Job 5 Oct 1992

    Hilary gets a job as a weather girl.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  5. E5
    Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe 12 Oct 1992

    The love of Carlton's life (Voorhies) surprises him with a bundle of joy---a son.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  6. E6
    P.S. I Love You 24 Oct 1992

    A plain girl at school starts giving Will expensive gifts; Will pretends to like her because he likes the gifts. Philip enters the political race to become a judge, running against his mentor.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  7. E7
    Here Comes the Judge 26 Oct 1992 ★ 7.2

    Will gets arrested for numerous outstanding parking tickets.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  8. E8
    Boyz in the Woods 5 Nov 1992 ★ 8.0

    In order to spent time with them before they go off to college, Phil takes Will and Carlton camping and things go terribly wrong.

    24 min · Director Chuck Vinson · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  9. E9
    A Night at the Oprah 9 Nov 1992

    The Oprah Show personnel contact Philip Banks to appear on the show with his family. The Banks travel to Chicago and Will is ecstatic. Unfortunately, he is not invited to be part of the show.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  10. E10
    Asses to Ashes 16 Nov 1992

    Philip loses the judge election, and Judge Robertson and Will have words. Judge Robertson dies after the argument. Philip gets appointed Judge.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  11. E11
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home from the Forum 23 Nov 1992

    When Philip backs out of taking Vivian to Lamaze class, Will reluctantly offers to be her coach. Will meets a single pregnant woman who is a sportswriter. She invites Will to attend a game with her, where she goes into labor.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  12. E12
    The Cold War 7 Dec 1992

    Carlton is upset when Paula breaks up with him. She then pursues Will and they begin to date. After getting the picture of an ultrasound from the doctor, Philip & Vivian ask Geoffrey to hide it so they do not find the sex of the b...

    24 min · Director Michael Peters · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  13. E13
    Mommy Nearest 14 Dec 1992

    Will's mother is in town after a broken engagement with Robert. She tells Will that after he graduates from high school, he can move back to Philadelphia. Will wants to stay in California for college.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  14. E14
    Winner Takes Off 4 Jan 1993 ★ 8.1

    In an attempt to get back at Geoffrey, Will and Carlton give him a fake lottery ticket and trick him into thinking he won $26,000,000. As a response, Geoffrey quits and the boys must convince him to come back.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen, Werner Walian · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  15. E15
    Robbing the Banks 18 Jan 1993

    Philip hires an ex-convict as a handyman, and the Banks house is robbed, but who did it?

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Andy Borowitz, Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack

  16. E16
    Bundle of Joy 25 Jan 1993 ★ 6.9

    The family gets ready for the baby, and Ashley is jealous.

    21 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  17. E17
    The Best Laid Plans 1 Feb 1993

    Will wants to take the next step in his relationship with his current girl Monique, but she has old fashioned ideas about sex before marriage. Will and Jazz set up a fake wedding. Monique, thinking they are married, is willing to ...

    44 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  18. E18
    The Alma Matter 8 Feb 1993 ★ 7.9

    Princeton University starts talking to students at Will & Carlton's school about admissions to the university. Will is accepted, but Carlton is not. At night, Carlton has a vision of his guardian angel - Tom Jones.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  19. E19
    Just Say Yo 15 Feb 1993 ★ 8.8

    Will is run down with work, school, and his girlfriend, and has trouble staying awake. He decides to take amphetamines to help him. Carlton asks will for vitamins and Will accidentally gives him the uppers. Carlton ends up in the ...

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  20. E20
    The Baby Comes Out 22 Feb 1993

    The baby is a week overdue and the whole family comes to console her. With Vivian finally having the baby and only Ashley and the injured Geoffrey in the house, how will Vivian get to the hospital?

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  21. E21
    You Bet Your Life 1 Mar 1993

    Will and Carlton decide to look at a possible college for Will. On the drive, they decide to stop in a casino in Las Vegas. At the casino, they get noticed by heavyweight boxing champ Riddick Bowe.

    24 min · Director Chuck Vinson · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  22. E22
    Ain't No Business Like Show Business 12 Apr 1993

    Will's friend Keith, a comedian from Philadelphia, visits Will and the Banks family. His sense of humor tickles Will's funny bone, causing Will to think that a career in comedy might work for him, too. Meanwhile, Vivian is away an...

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  23. E23
    The Way We Were 3 May 1993 ★ 6.3

    Philip and Vivian are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and the others put together a scrapbook. This is a flashback show with clips from the previous seasons as the scrapbook is put together.

    24 min · Director Maynard C. Virgil I · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  24. E24
    Six Degrees of Graduation 10 May 1993

    It's time for graduation and Will is failing in his music course. His teacher will give him a passing grade if he sings at the graduation ceremony - with 12 year olds.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

Season 4 26 episodes
  1. E1
    Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Part 1 20 Sep 1993

    Will and Carlton move into their new "crib", and immediately throw a party, but being on the guest list becomes a non-requirement.

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  2. E2
    Where There's a Will, There's a Way: Part 2 20 Sep 1993

    Will and Carlton are thrown out of their apartment by the landlord because of the wild party being held at their place.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  3. E3
    All Guts, No Glory 27 Sep 1993 ★ 7.7

    Will withdraws from philosophy class at college because it seems too difficult. Later he realizes the professor was actually a good one who held stimulating discussions. He tries to get in the class again but can only attend witho...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  4. E4
    Father of the Year 4 Oct 1993

    While working at the school bookstore, Will sees how the women flock over a single dad, and decides to try and pass Nicky off as his son to meet the ladies. While doing so, a picture is taken of the two by Candace, who is the scho...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  5. E5
    It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It... 11 Oct 1993

    Carlton loses his virginity to whom he believes to be Miss Right, then he finds out she isn't.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  6. E6
    Will Goes a Courtin' 18 Oct 1993

    Will and Carlton form a rivalry against Philip because of their unpaid rent. Since Philip was receiving no money he decides to take action and sue them. Despite Will and Carlton being faced with this challenge they are prepared to...

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  7. E7
    Hex and the Single Guy 25 Oct 1993 ★ 7.6

    Hilary drags the family to a psychic for a séance to say goodbye to Trevor. Will doesn't believe the psychic is for real and mocks him. Because of that, the psychic curses him and bad things happen later that day.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  8. E8
    Blood Is Thicker Than Mud 1 Nov 1993 ★ 7.7

    Both Will and Carlton try out for the same frat house at college. Everyone likes Will, and finds Carlton a bit of a geek.

    22 min · Director Chuck Vinson · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  9. E9
    Fresh Prince After Dark 8 Nov 1993

    On the same day Will finally has a date with Jackie, he has the opportunity to go to the Playboy mansion because Hilary, much to the dislike of Uncle Phil, has been asked to pose for Playboy.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  10. E10
    Home Is Where the Heart Attack Is 15 Nov 1993

    Uncle Philip ends up having a heart attack, leaving Will to show that Carlton needs to show his love and sympathy for his father.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  11. E11
    Take My Cousin... Please 22 Nov 1993

    Will tries to set up Hillary on a date with his teacher in order to get better grades in his class.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  12. E12
    You've Got to Be a Football Hero 29 Nov 1993 ★ 7.2

    At a party, Will wants to impress Jackie and make a fool of the guy she's dating. He ends up making a fool of himself.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  13. E13
    'Twas the Night Before Christening 20 Dec 1993 ★ 7.4

    Baby Nicky is being christened on Christmas Eve. Will tells everyone he is going to get the music group Boyz II Men to perform.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  14. E14
    Sleepless in Bel-Air 3 Jan 1994 ★ 7.6

    Will needs to study but he waits till the last second. Things get made complicated by a cricket in the house and Ashley trying to stay out on her first date later than her curfew.

    23 min

  15. E15
    Who's the Boss? 10 Jan 1994

    When the profits of the Peacock Stop are down, they hire Carlton as the new manager. Will does not want to work with Carlton.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  16. E16
    I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams 24 Jan 1994

    The big sports game is coming up and pranks against each team starts. Will steals the other teams statue and they retaliate by stealing Carlton, the team good luck charm. Phillip has the home alarm system upgraded and it causes pr...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  17. E17
    When You Hit Upon a Star 31 Jan 1994

    Will has a date with a celebrity visiting the college and ends up missing his surprise birthday party.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  18. E18
    Stop Will! In the Name of Love 14 Feb 1994

    Will and his date double dates with Ashley and her boyfriend. Will is overly protective of Ashley that it ruins everyone's fun.

    23 min · Director Maynard C. Virgil I · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  19. E19
    You'd Better Shop Around 21 Feb 1994

    Will goes with Phillip and Carlton to buy a new car. When Carlton wants Phillip to buy a car that Will thinks is dull, Will convinces Phillip to get a convertible. The owner of the lot offers Will a job and Will accepts. It isn't ...

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  20. E20
    The Ol' Ball and Chain 28 Feb 1994

    Jazz announces he's about to get married. And the woman he's about to marry was just recently released from prison. And when she's alone with Will, she makes a pass at him.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  21. E21
    The Harder They Fall 14 Mar 1994

    Lisa's very protective father wants to scare Will out of having a relationship with her.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  22. E22
    M Is for the Many Things She Gave Me 25 Apr 1994

    Phillip's former girlfriend Janice visits, and Vivian is jealous and annoyed. Will likes Janice's daughter Wendy and flirts with her. However, Janice flirts with Will. Phillip finds out that Will and Janice slept together.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  23. E23
    Mother's Day 2 May 1994

    Jazz and Jewel decide it is time to start a family, but they are having problems conceiving.

    23 min · Director Madeline Cripe · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  24. E24
    Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse 9 May 1994

    Will's father Lou shows up after 14 years and spends a lot of time with Will. Will's very pleased with this. Uncle Phil, however, thinks Lou will again disappoint his son.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  25. E25
    For Sale by Owner 16 May 1994

    Donald Trump is interested in buying the Banks estate. While the family considers the offer, they think about all the good times they had in the house.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  26. E26
    The Philadelphia Story 23 May 1994 ★ 7.8

    Will is excited to visit Philadelphia with everyone from California. When Will returns home, he finds that his old friends consider him a chicken for running off to California.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

Season 5 25 episodes
  1. E1
    The Client 19 Sep 1994 ★ 7.7

    Will is trying his best to advance Ashley's singing career.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, Barry Gurstein

  2. E2
    What's Will Got to Do with It? 19 Sep 1994

    Will gets a little over-zealous with managing Ashley and Phil kicks him off the deal.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  3. E3
    Reality Bites 26 Sep 1994

    Will reluctantly takes Nicky to the mall to see the child-hero Dougie the Whale. When Dougie starts yelling at the stage hands, Will talks to Dougie to behave for the children.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  4. E4
    Grumpy Young Men 3 Oct 1994

    While on a double date the girl Will wants, kisses Carlton. This results in a wrangle. Meanwhile, Philip and Hillary try to teach Ashley to drive a car.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  5. E5
    Fresh Prince: The Movie 10 Oct 1994 ★ 7.6

    Will and Carlton play poker with Jazz but think he is cheating. To get even with Jazz, Will and Carlton make up a story about their witnessing a murder and being in a witness protection program.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  6. E6
    Will's Misery 17 Oct 1994

    Will has a date with Lisa in a cabin. However, things don't go the way Will thought they would go.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  7. E7
    Father Knows Best 24 Oct 1994

    Ashley decides she does not want to attend private school. She enrolls in a public school to find out what it is like in the real world.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  8. E8
    Soooooooul Train 7 Nov 1994

    Philip and Vivian once were on Soul Train and are invited again for a special show. Vivian is very enthusiastic about it, Philip however doesn't want to go.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, John Ridley

  9. E9
    Love Hurts 14 Nov 1994

    While Will and Lisa are on a date, another guy starts to pick on them. Lisa steps in and uses self defense techniques to get rid the heckler. Will is embarrassed and takes tae kwon do lessons.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  10. E10
    Will's Up a Dirt Road 21 Nov 1994

    Will, in an attempt to impress Lisa, makes a photo of Jay Leno by night and sells the picture to an editor. However, Will doesn't know the editor works for a sleazy gossip magazine and ends up being sued for libel by Jay Leno.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  11. E11
    Will Steps Out 28 Nov 1994

    Will realizes the depth of his feelings for Lisa when he dates another woman. Susan Powter becomes the personal trainer to the Banks family.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  12. E12
    Same Game, Next Season 12 Dec 1994

    Will is going to meet the father of Lisa and wants to make a good first impression.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  13. E13
    Three's a Crowd 9 Jan 1995

    Hilary bought a house. Will and Carlton are on their annual weekend ski trip and things don't exactly go as planned.

    23 min · Director Madeline Cripe · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  14. E14
    It's a Wonderful Lie 23 Jan 1995

    Lisa tells Will is OK if he wants to go out with his friends one night and she will go out with her friends. They each lie about what they are going to do, and happen to both go to the same party. Worse, they find Ashley at the sa...

    23 min · Director Chuck Vinson · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  15. E15
    Bullets Over Bel-Air 6 Feb 1995 ★ 8.5

    Will and Carlton are at the ATM and somebody tries to kill Carlton for his money, but Will takes the bullet for him.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  16. E16
    A Decent Proposal 13 Feb 1995

    Still in the hospital from being shot, Will thinks about his future. He asks Lisa to marry him.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  17. E17
    Will Is from Mars... 20 Feb 1995

    Will and Lisa go to a relationship counselor so Uncle Phil will pay for their honeymoon.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  18. E18
    The Wedding Show (Psyche!) 27 Feb 1995

    Feeling that their opinions and feelings are being ignored, Will and Lisa run off to Las Vegas to get married.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  19. E19
    Slum Like It... Not! 13 Mar 1995

    Will talks Philip into buying an apartment building. The state of the building however is not what they expected.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  20. E20
    As the Will Turns 10 Apr 1995

    Will finds out what it is like to have a woman in his life that controls things. Also, Will lands a part in a soap opera and begins to see himself as a major star, spending money to fit his new status.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  21. E21
    Save the Last Trance for Me 17 Apr 1995

    While at a magic show, Will is unknowingly hypnotized and begins to act like a child at the ring of a bell.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  22. E22
    To Thine Own Self Be Blue... and Gold 24 Apr 1995 ★ 7.5

    A family friend visits Philip. He asks WIll to do something illegal and Will tries to find a way to avoid the issue. Carlton and Hilary try to find a match in online dating and end up being matched with each other.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  23. E23
    Cold Feet, Hot Body 1 May 1995

    Will meets a new student at the university who seems determined to be Will's girlfriend despite the fact that he is engaged.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  24. E24
    Love in an Elevator 8 May 1995 ★ 6.6

    The guys are throwing a bachelor party for Will. On the way, Will, Carlton, and Jazz get stuck in an elevator. They recall past events for each of them, shown in flashbacks.

    23 min · Director Maynard C. Virgil I · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  25. E25
    For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll 15 May 1995 ★ 7.1

    Will gets cold feet about the wedding.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

Season 6 24 episodes
  1. E1
    Burnin' Down the House 18 Sep 1995 ★ 7.6

    Will attempts to make dinner for Philip and his boss, but ends up burning the kitchen. He asks Geoffrey to help with the dinner and hide the damage.

    30 min · Director Madeline Cripe · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  2. E2
    Get a Job 25 Sep 1995

    Will and Carlton compete for a job at Hilary's talk show. Will wins the job and has to take out a comedian's sister as part of his duties. Will is looking forward to it until he sees what the sister looks like.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  3. E3
    Stress Related 2 Oct 1995

    Will, in his new job on Hillary's show, over medicates Hillary and has to try and protect her chances at getting a new sponsor.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  4. E4
    Bourgie Sings the Blues 9 Oct 1995 ★ 7.2

    Carlton is worried about the interview at Princeton and is afraid of another disappointment. Will does his best to check him up, but nothing seems to work. Carlton does not want to go to the interview, so Will goes for him.

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  5. E5
    The Script Formerly Known As... 16 Oct 1995 ★ 7.3

    Hilary tells Will that, as talent coordinator, he has to get better guests for her talk show. Will lines up a juror that has been dismissed from Philip's trial. When he goes on the show to explain why, Will and Hilary are in trouble.

    30 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  6. E6
    Not, I Barbecue 23 Oct 1995

    Will and Carlton go on a double date with two beautiful women and everything seems great - until the boyfriend of one of the women shows up.

    30 min · Director Madeline Cripe · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  7. E7
    Not with My Cousin You Don't 6 Nov 1995

    The Banks get a new intercom system installed in their home, and of course Will and Carlton have to test it out in their own way. They overhear Ashley and her friends talking about having sex.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  8. E8
    Viva Lost Wages 13 Nov 1995

    It's Carlton's birthday. His father gives a trip to Vegas for Carlton and Will as a gift. Carlton becomes addicted to gambling and loses all the money as well as the return home tickets. They enter a talent contest to try to win t...

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  9. E9
    There's the Rub: Part 1 20 Nov 1995

    It's Thanksgiving time. Hilary's television show is filming at a homeless shelter; Hilary and Carlton go to the shelter to volunteer. Philip hurts his back; Will suggests they go to a massage parlor to help his pain.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, Joel Madison

  10. E10
    There's the Rub: Part 2 20 Nov 1995

    Philip and Will get arrested at the massage parlor because the girls try to give more than a massage. Hilary and Carlton continue to volunteer at the homeless shelter and realize how fortunate they are.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  11. E11
    I, Ooh, Baby, Baby 11 Dec 1995

    Hilary is ecstatic when her show is scheduled for national broadcast. She thinks her life will be complete when it airs, but soon realizes she wants something more in her life.

    23 min · Director Alfonso Ribeiro · Writer Benny Medina, Tom Devanney, Adam Markowitz

  12. E12
    Boxing Helena 8 Jan 1996 ★ 7.4

    Will is the victim of ridicule after being K.O.'d by a girl at a health club.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  13. E13
    I, Clownius 15 Jan 1996

    A man in clown suit takes Phil, Will, and Carlton hostage at the courthouse.

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  14. E14
    Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Part 1 12 Feb 1996

    Phil decides to join the political field. Vivian suffers the result of his decision since he is never available. Ashley gets a chance at modeling.

    22 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  15. E15
    Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Part 2 19 Feb 1996

    Vivian and Phil are separated due to Phil not having time for her. Will & Carlton find a way to get them to reconcile.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  16. E16
    I, Bowl Buster 26 Feb 1996

    Instead of going to Princeton, Carlton wants to become a professional bowler.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  17. E17
    The Butler's Son Did It 18 Mar 1996

    A man claiming to be Geoffrey's son comes to visit. Geoffrey quizzes him and accepts that he is his son. Frederick soon charms everyone in the house - except Will. Will is determined to find the real story.

    23 min · Director Madeline Cripe · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  18. E18
    Hare Today... 8 Apr 1996

    The minister at church thinks Vivian's devotion to the church is her way to be near him, so he makes a pass at her. Carlton and Will argue about her will get to sing at the Easter service. Nicky's pet rabbit dies when Philip sits ...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  19. E19
    I, Whoops, There It Is 15 Apr 1996

    The episode features bloopers from the past seasons of filming the series, and Dick Clark steps in to help Will showcase the bloopers. Will interviews the actors that appear in the series.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  20. E20
    I, Stank Horse 22 Apr 1996

    Ashley is anxious to get into the School of Performing Art, and a friend of Will's says he will help her with her acting. Her first commercial requires she wear a bikini. Will and Carlton buy a horse that is being retired from rac...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Tom Devanney

  21. E21
    I, Stank Hole in One 6 May 1996

    Because Carlton is fed up with losing every year, Will teams up with Philip at the annual golf tournament.

    23 min · Director Werner Walian · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  22. E22
    Eye, Tooth 13 May 1996 ★ 7.7

    Hillary's show gets William Shatner to appear on the show, and the producers think it is time Hillary's show to move to New York. Ashley sees it as a chance for her to move to NY also. Will is upset since he will lose a job.

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  23. E23
    I, Done: Part 1 20 May 1996

    It's Phil's birthday and he says it is wonderful time with everyone moving to new places and challenges. Even Geoffrey is moving back to London. Phil announces they are selling the house and moving away. Will realizes he is in the...

    23 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

  24. E24
    I, Done: Part 2 20 May 1996 ★ 8.9

    As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in California and finish school.

    24 min · Director Shelley Jensen · Writer Benny Medina, Jeff Pollack, Andy Borowitz

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