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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 revels in Ashley's music industry success, but both Will and Ashley are about to have a rude surprise.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by John Ridley, David ZuckermanGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Norman Fell, Obba Babatundé, David Bowe, Anastasia N. Ali, Max Miller
Episode 2
Will helps Ashley make a big impression on a recording executive, but Philip is adamantly against her pursuing a singing career.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by David Pitlik, Barry GursteinGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Obba Babatundé, Paige Carter, Darnell Suttles
Episode 3
Will loses points as a role model for Nicky while visiting an ever-positive kiddie hero who brings joy to youngsters - but not to Will.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by David ZuckermanGuest stars Leeza Gibbons, Dick O'Neill, Monty Hoffman, Leanne Griffin, Stephanie Sawyer, Traci Bingham, Bill Stevenson
Episode 4
War breaks out when the girl Will likes plants a big one on Carlton.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Michael SoccioGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Tembi Locke, JoNell Kennedy, Kareen Germain
Episode 5
Will tells a tall tale about seeing a mob killing, then being placed in a witness-protection program in the backwoods of Alabama.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Gary H. MillerGuest stars Brad Garrett, Dennis Burkley, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Tony Pierce, Jim Fyfe, Rusty Schwimmer, Ellis Williams, Marquita Terry
Episode 6
The Banks hate the ugly golf shirts Hilary gives them - until they see Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wearing the same design.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Eddie GorodetskyGuest stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nia Long, Narcissa Marte, Ernest 'Tron' Anderson, Elisa Schuyler
Episode 7
To help Ashley out of a jam at school, Will poses as her father. Oh yeah, this is gonna work.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Andrea Allen-WileyGuest stars Renée Jones
Episode 8
At a Soul Train reunion, middle-aged Philip feels like his train has left the station.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by John RidleyGuest stars Don Cornelius, Antonio Fargas, Lori Banks
Episode 9
Lisa humiliates Will by knocking out a guy with her self-defense moves.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by David Pitlik, Barry GursteinGuest stars Ken Griffey Jr., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nia Long, Matt Moore, Pat Morita, Lanier Edwards, Al Taylor
Episode 10
Will tries his hand at journalism to prove something to Lisa, but his efforts get him sued for libel - by Jay Leno.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bennie R. Richburg Jr.Guest stars Jay Leno, John Ridley, Nia Long, Ian Patrick Williams, Nicole Niblack, James Reeder
Episode 11
To understand Philip's battle with the scale, Will dons a fat suit and gets a big fat lesson in empathy.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Maiya WilliamsGuest stars Susan Powter, Hill Harper, Nia Long, Enya Flack, Phil Proctor, Liza Siegel
Episode 12
Will works so hard to impress Lisa's dad that he spends all his free time with his new best buddy.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by David ZuckermanGuest stars John Amos, Nia Long, Johari Johnson, Cheryl Maxfield
Episode 13
Will gets roped into a weekend ski trip with Carlton that quickly turns to disaster when their party arrives; meanwhile, back home, Hilary prepares to leave the nest.
Directed by Madeline CripeWritten by Josh GoldsteinGuest stars John Amos, Nia Long, Angelle Brooks
Episode 14
The party's over. Will and Lisa tell each other lies so they can sneak off to the (uh-oh) same party.
Directed by Chuck VinsonWritten by Gayle AbramsGuest stars Ajai Sanders, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nia Long, Cee Cee Michaela, Louis Plante, Juan Pope, Michael Soccio
Episode 15
A planned camping trip is cut short for Carlton and Will when a robber approaches them at an automated bank-teller machine - and fires a gun.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Maiya Williams, Eddie GorodetskyGuest stars Nia Long, Vernee Watson, Beverly Jackson, Nita Whitaker, Stephen Lang
Episode 16
Mr. and Mrs. Smith? Will pops the question from his hospital room. And Lisa's answer is...
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by David Pitlik, Barry GursteinGuest stars Dominique Jennings, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nia Long, Vernee Watson, Beverly Jackson
Episode 17
Thanks to relationship counseling, Will and Lisa hop to move on up to a new understanding in preparation for marriage. Meanwhile Hillary wants Geoffrey to work at her new home.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Michael Soccio, Andrea Allen-WileyGuest stars Don Lake, Isabel Sanford, Nia Long, Sherman Hemsley
Episode 18
Shafted! The engaged couple opts for flashy Vegas vows, complete with costumes. The tasteful theme: Shaft.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Maiya Williams, David ZuckermanGuest stars Isaac Hayes, John Amos, Arnetia Walker, Nia Long, Rolondas Hendricks, Cynthena Sanders, Maxine Waters Willard, Julia Waters
Episode 19
Will vows Philip with his sound investment advice to buy Jazz's apartment building - but the tenants scream slumlord after Philip acts on Will's moneymaking tip.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bennie R. Richburg Jr.Guest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Earl Carroll, D'Mitch Davis
Episode 20
Will inadvertently finds himself in the right place at the right time and lands a part in a daytime soap opera.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by David Pitlik, Barry GursteinGuest stars Keith Hamilton Cobb, Leann Hunley, Nia Long, Cleto Augusto, Lewis Dix Jr., Beverly Jackson, David Wasson, John Lizzi
Episode 21
Put into a trance by a stage hypnotist, Will behaves like a 4-year-old just as the family gears up for an interview with the admissions head of a private school.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Maiya Williams, Eddie GorodetskyGuest stars Caitlin Wachs, Margaret Nagle, Nancy Cartwright, Stacii Jae Johnson, Max Maven, Mark Roberts
Episode 22
A dream job for Will with a businessman friend of Philip's turns into a nightmare when the man offers him a bonus to help bribe a councilman.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Roger Garrett, Ernest 'Tron' AndersonGuest stars Charles Robinson
Episode 23
Dinner date. The Banks host a gorgeous girl from Philly who tries to lure Will away from Lisa.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Ron BurlaGuest stars Robin Givens, Dante Basco, Nia Long
Episode 24
Stuck and out of luck, Will spends his bachelor party trapped in an elevator with a feuding Carlton and Jazz.
Directed by Maynard C. Virgil IWritten by Dan Cross, David HogeGuest stars DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nia Long, Johari Johnson, Gloria Koehn Straube
Episode 25
Husband-to-be Will has the bride, the ring, the date...and second thoughts about the whole idea.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Leilani DownerGuest stars Arthel Neville, Kim Fields, Tempestt Bledsoe, John Amos, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nia Long, John Cothran, Vernee Watson
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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