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Influence goes both ways.
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
Will returns home from spending the summer in Philadelphia with a new look that doesn't sit well with Uncle Phil.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Winifred HerveyGuest stars Kevin Cooney, Casey Sander, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Minnie Summers Lindsey, Terrence O'Connor
Episode 2
When the Banks family returns to its former neighborhood to help old friends after a destructive city-wide riot, Vivian reveals a surprise to Philip.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Leslie Ray, David Steven SimonGuest stars Shavar Ross, Gregory Sierra, LaRita Shelby, Rose Jackson, Michael Whaley, Floyd Roger Myers Jr., Valerie Jones, Gary LeRoi Gray
Episode 3
Enrolled at the newly coed Bel-Air Prep, Ashley begins dressing to entice guys, using Will's preferences in women as her examples.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bryan WinterGuest stars Larenz Tate, Garcelle Beauvais, Arif S. Kinchen
Episode 4
Hilary gets a job reporting weather on television.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Efrem SeegerGuest stars Ken Ober, Carmen Filpi, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mindy Seeger, Lee Ryan, Michelle Buffone, Jonathan Thompson, Sidney Chankin
Episode 5
Carlton prepares for a dinner date with his former girlfriend, Cindy (Lark Voorhees), forgiving her for rejecting him several months earlier, but when she arrives with a newborn baby named Carlton Jr., the entire Banks family is stunned.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Michael FryGuest stars Tom Williams, Lark Voorhies, Roxanne Beckford, Lahmard J. Tate, Gregory White, Jonathan Kennedy, Jeremiah Kennedy
Episode 6
While Philip entertains rude, senile Judge Robertson, Will accepts expensive gifts from Lindsey Simon, a rich classmate who wants to buy his affection.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Linda M. YearwoodGuest stars Sherman Hemsley, Michole Briana White, Valentina Marie Lomborg
Episode 7
Will gets arrested for numerous parking tickets as Phil runs for judge against incumbent Judge Robertson.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Samm-Art WilliamsGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sherman Hemsley, David H. Sterry, Jim Jansen, Sondra Spriggs, Beverly Jackson
Episode 8
Philip takes Will and Carlton on a camping trip that turns out to be a disaster when snow traps the unhappy campers.
Directed by Chuck VinsonWritten by Samm-Art WilliamsGuest stars Chi McBride, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Brian Stokes Mitchell
Episode 9
The Bankses appear on Oprah's show and fail to invite Will on-stage, which may cause Philip to lose the election.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Leslie Ray, David Steven SimonGuest stars Oprah Winfrey, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Victoria Morsell, Lou Felder, Deborah Swisher, General S. James
Episode 10
Election results are in and Philip fights to remain cool amid lies by Judge Robertson, which prompt Will to confront the outspoken incumbent. Will Will go to far? Will he say what everyone is feeling? Will Judge Robertson be able to take it?
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bryan WinterGuest stars Bobby McGee, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sherman Hemsley, Barbara Montgomery, William Hubbard Knight, Robert Covarrubias, Jeanne Mori, Joel Weiss
Episode 11
At Vivian's Lamaze class, Will cozies up to a pregnant sportswriter, who takes him to a game - and delivers more than just fun.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Leslie Ray, David Steven SimonGuest stars Vanessa Williams, Don Yesso, Cynthia Szigeti, Chris Williams, Tom Williams, Richardson Morse
Episode 12
When Vivian quarantines Will and Carlton in the backyard pool house after both are stricken with contagious colds, they spend the night arguing over a girl that Will stole from Carlton.
Directed by Michael PetersWritten by David Steven SimonGuest stars Lisa Marie Russell
Episode 13
Will tries to tell his mother that he doesn't want to return to Philadelphia with her after his high school graduation.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Efrem SeegerGuest stars Robert Torti, Charlayne Woodard, Jenifer Lewis, Vernee Watson, Ed Cambridge, Royce Wallace, Scotty Brulee
Episode 14
Geoffrey humiliates himself by insulting the Banks family and quitting his job when Will and Carlton trick him into thinking he has won millions of dollars in the lottery.
Directed by Werner WalianWritten by Casey Maxwell ClairGuest stars Jack Heller, Cheri Caspari, Christina Harley, Bill Filipiak
Episode 15
Philip is quick to judge an ex-con Will urged him to hire as a handyman and temporary assistant after the house is robbed.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Winifred HerveyGuest stars Tom Virtue, M.C. Gainey, Phil LaMarr, Beverly Jackson, Rolondas Hendricks, June Christopher
Episode 16
As Vivian's delivery date approaches, the family fantasizes about what the baby will mean to each of them: Ashley feels all but invisible, Geoffrey feels overwhelmed by the family's demands, and Vivian feels like she's having triplets.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Myles Avery Mapp, K. SnyderGuest stars Marjean Holden, DeVaughn Nixon, Naya Rivera, Tom Williams, Ramon Choyce, Larry Dorn Jr.
Episode 17
When Monique refuses to have sex until she's married, Will stages a mock wedding ceremony with D.J. Jazzy Jeff as the preacher.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Leslie Ray, David Steven SimonGuest stars Kim Fields, DJ Jazzy Jeff
Episode 18
Depressed and suicidal over having ruined his chances of attending Princeton University, Carlton is visited by his Guardian Angel, who shows him how awful the Banks family would be if he weren't alive.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bryan WinterGuest stars Earl Boen, Tom Jones, Quincy Jones
Episode 19
Will learns a sobering lesson after Carlton pops the wrong pills from Will's locker, mistaking amphetamines for vitamins, and winds up in hospital.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Efrem SeegerGuest stars Mark Ballou, Mari Morrow, Eyde Byrde, Johari Johnson, Alain Mickelson, Elliott J. Brown
Episode 20
Vivian's baby is a week late, but family members and her visiting sisters are nowhere to be found when it's time to rush to the hospital.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Winifred HerveyGuest stars Charlayne Woodard, Juanita Jennings, Vernee Watson, Joseph Chapman, Barry Wiggins, Kymberly Newberry
Episode 21
Heavyweight boxing champ Riddick Brown wreaks havoc with Carlton's mind and Will's face at a funky cafe-casino in Nevada, where the cousins have stopped on their way to check out a college for Will.
Directed by Chuck VinsonWritten by Samm-Art WilliamsGuest stars Parley Baer, Olivia Brown, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Steve Nevil, Riddick Bowe, Alexander Folk
Episode 22
Will lands a spot in a comedy showcase after accompanying a comic friend to an audition.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Jeff Pollack, Will Smith, Jeff PollackGuest stars D.L. Hughley, Susan Isaacs, Elliott J. Brown, Bernadette Luckett, Lisa Marie Todd, Herman Cox, Greg Travis
Episode 23
Series clips illustrate family recollections as the kids put together a scrapbook for Vivian and Philip, who want to renew their vows on their anniversary.
Directed by Maynard C. Virgil IWritten by Michael FryGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Obaka Adedunyo
Episode 24
Vy anticipates Will's graduation with enthusiasm, but there may be discord when she learns Will is failing music. To pass his music class, Will must sing at the graduation ceremony - with a class of eight-year-olds.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bryan Winter, Efrem SeegerGuest stars Rosalind Cash, Kimberly Cullum, William Cort, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Vernee Watson, Anne Wyndham, Paige Tamada, Brian Levinson
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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