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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Aunt Vivian tries to mediate between her husband Philip and the newly arrived Will.
Directed by Debbie AllenWritten by Andy Borowitz, Susan BorowitzGuest stars Helen Page Camp, John Petlock
Episode 2
Will persuades Ashley to pawn her violin for a drum set.
Directed by Debbie AllenWritten by Shannon GaughanGuest stars Bette Ford, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Emma Nasedra
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Rob EdwardsGuest stars John Towey, Victoria Rowell, Tatiana Thumbtzen, Richard Roundtree, John Petlock, Lisa Fuller, Garon Grigsby
Episode 4
Will tries to smooth things between Philip and his very rural parents when they visit to see him receive an award.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Lisa RosenthalGuest stars Virginia Capers, Helen Page Camp, Jeff Hayenga, Gilbert Lewis, Kathy Griffin, John Petlock, Jim Mapp, David Downing
Episode 5
Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Samm-Art WilliamsGuest stars Don Cheadle
Episode 6
Jailed, Will and Carlton stage a media stunt.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Andy Borowitz, Susan BorowitzGuest stars Helen Page Camp, Dan Desmond, Hank Azaria, John Petlock, Raymond McLeod, Donald Grant, Anthony Auer
Episode 7
Will joins his prep school's poetry club.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by John BowmanGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lisa Fuller, Jonathan Emerson, A.J. Johnson, Laurel Moglen
Episode 8
Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Cheryl Gard, Bennie R. Richburg Jr., Shannon GaughanGuest stars Tim Russ, Tyler Collins, Asha Siewkumar, Kymberly Newberry, Kelly Connell, Paris Vaughan, Jay R. Goldenberg, Patricia Clipper
Episode 9
Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Cheryl Gard, Shannon Gaughan, Bennie R. Richburg Jr.Guest stars Bo Jackson, Gina Ravera, Tim Russ, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Samm-Art Williams, Tyler Collins, Al B. Sure!, Quincy Jones
Episode 10
Happy birthday Geoffrey! For a gift, Will tries matchmaking, then falls for Geoffrey's date himself.
Directed by Rita Rogers BlyeWritten by Sandy FrankGuest stars Naomi Campbell, DJ Jazzy Jeff
Episode 11
Carlton feels overshadowed by Will, who's become a basketball star at school.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Sandy Frank, Lisa RosenthalGuest stars Isiah Thomas, William Cort, Michael Weiner, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Michael Landes, Dave Florek, Ron Perkins, Keith Bogart
Episode 12
A holiday visit from Will's taskmaster mother puts the kibosh on conspicuous consumption and puts the kids to work preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Cheryl GardGuest stars Vernee Watson, Jonathan Emerson, Israel Juarbe
Episode 13
Hilary becomes Will's personal maid when he threatens to disclose she's dropped out of UCLA.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Rob EdwardsGuest stars Sarah Buxton, Lisa Fuller, Beverly Jackson
Episode 14
Will tells Ashley's slumber party guests a scary tale about his first day at Bel-Air Academy.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Cheryl GardGuest stars James Tolkan, William Cort, Michael Weiner, Michael Landes, Keith Bogart, Jonathan Emerson, Patrick Van Horn, Ashley Bank
Episode 15
Will inimitably dresses the mansion for the holidays, to the dismay of the neighbors, including heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Shannon GaughanGuest stars Justin Shenkarow, Taylor Negron, Michael Weiner, Michael Landes, Evander Holyfield, Shirley Mitchell, Mike Pniewski, Keith Bogart
Episode 16
Philip may lose a superstitious client whom he advises not to make decisions based on Will's spontaneous remarks.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Samm-Art WilliamsGuest stars Sandy Frank, John Petlock, Tom O'Rourke, Diane Racine
Episode 17
Will proposes a black history class be instituted at Bel-Air Academy, and gets a surprise when Aunt Viv arrives to teach it.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Benny Medina, Jeff PollackGuest stars Michael Weiner, Michael Landes, Dave Florek, Keith Bogart, Edward Edwards, Kyausha Simpson, Monica Allison
Episode 18
Will sneaks Philip's elderly mother out of the house for a night on the town.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Lisa RosenthalGuest stars Virginia Capers, Shaun Baker, Gregory Alan Williams, Tom Holiday
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Cheryl GardGuest stars Vivica A. Fox, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lisa Fuller, Carol-Ann Jeffers
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Sandy FrankGuest stars Sherrié Austin, Tony Longo, William Glover, Melvin Jones, William Upton
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Samm-Art Williams, Lisa RosenthalGuest stars Jasmine Guy, Carol Barbee, Dell Yount
Episode 22
Will crawls to Philip for help after sneaking out on the town and getting hustled by sleazy pool sharks.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Bennie R. Richburg Jr.Guest stars J.D. Hall, Angela Gordon, Jeff Chayette, Hugh Dane, Michelle Simms, Tanya Moore
Episode 23
Will challenges Carlton to spend time in a tough neighborhood, trying to survive by masquerading as a financial consultant.
Directed by Rae KrausWritten by Rob EdwardsGuest stars Tommy Lister Jr., Miguel A. Núñez Jr., DJ Jazzy Jeff, J'Vonne Pearson, Larry Jones, Richard Gloria, Rod Knoll, Mark Morales
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Benny Medina, Jeff PollackGuest stars Ron Fassler, Jaclyn Bernstein, Tevin Campbell, Dax Biagas
Episode 25
Rap's Queen Latifah plays Hilary's new actress boss, who wants Will as her boy toy - or Hilary's glamorous job is over.
Directed by Rita Rogers BlyeWritten by Shannon GaughanGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Queen Latifah
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Will SmithWill Smith
James AveryPhilip Banks
Daphne Maxwell ReidVivian Banks
Janet HubertVivian Banks
Alfonso RibeiroCarlton Banks
Karyn ParsonsHilary Banks
Tatyana AliAshley Banks
Joseph MarcellGeoffrey Butler
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