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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ()

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  • TV-PG
  • 22min
  • Comedy
  • TV Series
A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 15 wins & 27 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary

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  Will Smith / ... (148 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Philip Banks / ... (148 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Carlton Banks / ... (148 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Ashley Banks / ... (148 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Hilary Banks / ... (148 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Geoffrey Butler / ... (148 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Vivian Banks / ... (75 episodes, 1993-1996)
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  Vivian Banks (74 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Nicky Banks / ... (49 episodes, 1994-1996)
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  Jazz (47 episodes, 1990-1996)
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  Lisa Wilkes / ... (16 episodes, 1991-1995)
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  Viola 'Vy' Smith (15 episodes, 1990-1995)
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  Jackie Ames (9 episodes, 1993-1995)
Beverly Jackson ...
  Nurse Avner / ... (8 episodes, 1990-1995)
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  Aunt Helen (8 episodes, 1991-1996)
John Petlock ...
  Henry Furth / ... (8 episodes, 1990-1991)
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  Hattie Banks (6 episodes, 1990-1995)
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  Werner / ... (6 episodes, 1993-1996)
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  Trevor (6 episodes, 1992-1993)
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  Kellogg Lieberbaum (6 episodes, 1990-1992)
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  Jonathan Cartwell / ... (5 episodes, 1990-1991)
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  Judge Carl Robertson / ... (5 episodes, 1992-1996)
Perry Moore ...
  Tyriq Johnson (7 episodes, 1991-1995)
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  Bridesmaid / ... (5 episodes, 1993-1995)
Dave Florek ...
  Coach Smiley / ... (4 episodes, 1990-1992)
Lisa Fuller ...
  Toni (4 episodes, 1990-1991)
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  Headmaster Wallace Thorvald / ... (4 episodes, 1990-1993)
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  Janice (4 episodes, 1991-1993)
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  Chadney Hunt (4 episodes, 1990-1991)
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  Counselor / ... (4 episodes, 1993-1995)
Tom Williams ...
  Baby / ... (4 episodes, 1992-1993)
Jonathan Emerson ...
  Ned Fellows / ... (3 episodes, 1990)
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  Margaret Furth / ... (3 episodes, 1990)
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  Garcelle Beauvais / ... (3 episodes, 1992-1995)
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  Fred Wilkes (3 episodes, 1994-1995)
Bree Walker ...
  Bree Walker (3 episodes, 1995-1996)
Rolondas Hendricks ...
  Jamal / ... (3 episodes, 1993-1996)
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  Cheerleader #1 / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1995)
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  Candace / ... (3 episodes, 1995)
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  Lester (3 episodes, 1991-1992)
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  Janet (3 episodes, 1995)
Yunoka Doyle ...
  Keesha (3 episodes, 1995)
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  Eugene / ... (3 episodes, 1990-1992)
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  Audience Member / ... (3 episodes, 1991-1992)
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  Hotel Patron / ... (3 episodes, 1993-1996)
Tyler Collins ...
  Cindy (2 episodes, 1990)
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  Dee Dee Williams / ... (2 episodes, 1991)
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  Steve (2 episodes, 1995)
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  Bryan / ... (2 episodes, 1991-1994)
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  Jay Leno (2 episodes, 1994-1995)

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Plot Summary

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. Written by Steve Richer

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Also Known As
  • Le prince de Bel-Air (France)
  • Der Prinz von Bel-Air (Germany)
  • O príncipe de Bel-Air (Spain, Galician title)
  • El príncipe de Bel-Air (Spain)
  • El príncep de Bel-Air (Spain, Catalan title)
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  • 22 min
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Trivia Despite portraying himself as a charismatic, self-confident playboy, Will Smith has said that he was a shy, awkward teen who was very insecure about approaching and dating girls. See more »
Goofs In many early episodes, Will Smith visibly mouths his co-stars' words before his lines come up. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Episode dated 7 September 1990 (1990). See more »
Soundtracks The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air See more »
Crazy Credits Janet Hubert-Whitten was credited simply as Janet Hubert during the first three episodes. During that time, the theme song was its full uncut version. From episode 4 onward the theme song was reduced by one verse and the "-Whitten" was added to Janet's credit. See more »
Quotes [Will's father came back into town, and then lied to Will about being around more and left. Phillip is trying to comfort him]
Will: Hey, you no what, you ain't got to do nothing, Uncle Phil. You know, ain't like I'm still five years old, you know? Ain't like I'm gonna be sitting every night asking my mom 'when's daddy coming home?' You know? Who needs him? Hey, he wasn't there to teach me how to shoot my first basket, but I learned it, didn't I? And I got pretty damn good at it too, didn't I, Uncle Phil?
Phillip Banks: Yeah, you did.
Will: Got to do my first date without him, right? I learned how to ride, I learned how to shave, I learned how to fight without him. I had *fourteen* great birthdays without him; he never even sent me a damn card. The hell with him!
[pause]
Will: I didn't need him then, I won't need him now.
Phillip Banks: Will...
Will: No, you know what, Uncle Phil? I'm gonna get through college without him, I'm gonna get a great job without him, I'm gonna marry me a beautiful honey and I'm having a whole bunch of kids. I'm gonna be a better father than he ever was. And I sure as hell don't need him for that, 'cause there ain't a damn thing he can teach me about how to love my kids!
[long pause; he's crying]
Will: How come he don't want me, man?
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