The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Name: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1990-09-10
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons

ENDED6 Seasons148 Episodes★ 7.9

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy and family series on NBC that ran from 1990 to 1996, ending after 6 seasons and 148 episodes.

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NetworkNBC

First AiredSep 10, 1990

Last AiredMay 20, 1996

GenreComedy, Family

Runtime23 min

Created ByAndy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionThe Stuffed Dog Company, NBC Productions, Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment

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.

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Cast

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

Seasons & Episodes6 seasons · 148 episodes

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After Will becomes Hilary's talent coordinator, her show goes national and she is lured to New York, where Ashley hopes to model. When Philip presides over a high-profile Hollywood case, his ambition almost ruins his marriage.

E1Burnin' Down the House

Sep 18, 199523m★ 7.9

While Carlton is away at a Young Republican camp, Will cooks up a flambe of a disaster on a night when an influential judge is coming to dinner, and Will can only make it through the night with the help of Geoffrey, and other plan is not to make Phil find out.

E2Get a Job

Sep 25, 199523m★ 7.2

In competition with Carlton, Will sets out to prove he's the best man for the job on Hilary's TV show by escorting a famous comedian's sister out on the town.

E3Stress Related

Oct 2, 199523m★ 7.4

After learning a little something about initiative, Will jumps to Hilary's aid prior to a key business meeting at the station, meanwhile an unemployed Carlton subs for Philip on career day at Ashley's school.

E4Bourgie Sings the Blues

Oct 9, 199523m★ 7.4

The thrill is gone for "runaway yuppie" Carlton, who can't handle another disappointment, let alone his long-awaited Princeton interview.

E5The Script Formerly Known As...

Oct 16, 199523m★ 7.6

Will decides to book a juror dismissed from Philip's big show-biz madam sex-scandal case for Hilary's show, which results in embarrassment for Judge Banks and some annoying apologies from Will and Hilary.

E6Not, I Barbecue

Oct 23, 199523m★ 7.7

Will and Carlton's double date ends unromantically when a big bruiser shows up looking for his squeeze.

E7Not With My Cousin You Don't

Nov 6, 199523m★ 7.6

Freakin' out! On the home intercom, Will and Carlton overhear Ashley talking about sex.

E8Viva Lost Wages

Nov 13, 199522m★ 7.1

Carlton is on a roll in Vegas, celebrating his birthday at the gaming tables with Will in tow but suddenly the tables turn, and the duo enter a dance contest to recoup their losses.

E9There's the Rub (1)

Nov 20, 199523m★ 6.7

Hilary and Carlton volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving, while the extended family fills up on holiday treats.

E10There's the Rub (2)

Nov 20, 199523m★ 7.5

Will and Philip are arrested at a massage parlor on Thanksgiving. Hilary and Carlton get a lesson in humility at the homeless shelter.

E11I, Ooh, Baby, Baby

Dec 11, 199523m★ 7.2

Hilary's show has its national premiere. What more could she possibly want? How about a baby?

E12Boxing Helena

Jan 8, 199623m★ 7.5

Will's pride is on the ropes when a gorgeous boxing instructor KOs him at the gym.

E13I, Clownius

Jan 15, 199622m★ 7.1

It's no laughing matter when a bomb-toting clown holds Philip hostage in the courtroom on the day of the showbiz madam's sentencing.

E14Breaking Up is Hard To Do (1)

Feb 12, 199623m★ 7.1

Ka-boooom! That explosion you hear is Philip and Vivian's marriage after Philip decides to go into politics.

E15Breaking Up is Hard To Do (2)

Feb 19, 199622m★ 6.9

Breaking up may not be so hard to do for an angry Vivian, but when Philip finds he's lost without her, Will and Carlton conspire to reunite them.

E16I, Bowl Buster

Feb 26, 199623m★ 7.3

After being accepted at Princeton, a worried Carlton changes his life plans and retreats to a place where everybody knows his name - the bowling alley.

E17The Butler's Son Did It

Mar 18, 199623m★ 7.2

Geoffrey's life changes overnight when a man claiming to be his long-lost son shows up and charms everyone - except Will, who discovers the guy's not what he seems. Meanwhile, Hilary starts writing her autobiography, and an early childhood photo reveals a shocking secret.

E18Hare Today...

Apr 8, 199623m★ 7.2

The church's widowed reverend is a man of esteemed reputation, but not in the eyes of Will - who spies him making a play for Aunt Vivian.

E19I, Whoops, There It Is

Apr 15, 199623m★ 7.2

Dick Clark has a cameo on this backstage outing that has Will Smith visiting with series stars and screening series bloopers.

E20I, Stank Horse

Apr 22, 199623m★ 7.2

Philip expects Ashley to decline an offer for what he considers a degrading role in an ad by a director who could also give her a recommendation to a top New York school.

E21I, Stank Hole in One

May 6, 199623m★ 7.5

On Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Hilary subs for Gifford but doesn't see eye-to-eye with co-host Philbin. Meanwhile, Will subs for Carlton in a golf tourney and gets buddy-buddy with Philip, making Carlton jealous.

E22Eye, Tooth

May 13, 199623m★ 7.6

William Shatner stars as Hilary's talk-show guest, but Will must find a way to beam him from the dentist's chair to the set. Meanwhile, Hilary's show treks to New York and Ashley insists on tagging along.

E23I, Done (1)

May 20, 199623m★ 7.3

The mansion's for sale and everybody's in the fast lane... except Will, who's stuck on life's soft shoulder.

E24I, Done (2)

May 20, 199624m★ 7.4

The Banks move out. The Jeffersons are about to move in. And Will turns out the lights.

About The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy, family series on NBC. The show first aired on Sep 10, 1990 and currently has 6 seasons and 148 episodes. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has ended. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,542 votes. The cast includes Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons. Created by Andy Borowitz and Susan Borowitz.