

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.
Andy Borowitz
NBC
148
23 min

Aunt Vivian tries to mediate between her husband Philip and the newly arrived Will.
Sep 10, 1990

Will persuades Ashley to pawn her violin for a drum set.
Sep 17, 1990

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.
Sep 24, 1990

Will tries to smooth things between Philip and his very rural parents when they visit to see him receive an award.
Oct 1, 1990

Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.
Oct 8, 1990

Jailed, Will and Carlton stage a media stunt.
Oct 15, 1990

Will joins his prep school's poetry club.
Oct 22, 1990

Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?
Oct 29, 1990

Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?
Oct 29, 1990

Happy birthday Geoffrey! For a gift, Will tries matchmaking, then falls for Geoffrey's date himself.
Nov 5, 1990

Carlton feels overshadowed by Will, who's become a basketball star at school.
Nov 12, 1990

A holiday visit from Will's taskmaster mother puts the kibosh on conspicuous consumption and puts the kids to work preparing Thanksgiving dinner.
Nov 19, 1990

Hilary becomes Will's personal maid when he threatens to disclose she's dropped out of UCLA.
Nov 26, 1990

Will tells Ashley's slumber party guests a scary tale about his first day at Bel-Air Academy.
Dec 3, 1990

Will inimitably dresses the mansion for the holidays, to the dismay of the neighbors, including heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield.
Dec 10, 1990

Philip may lose a superstitious client whom he advises not to make decisions based on Will's spontaneous remarks.
Jan 7, 1991

Will proposes a black history class be instituted at Bel-Air Academy, and gets a surprise when Aunt Viv arrives to teach it.
Jan 14, 1991

Will sneaks Philip's elderly mother out of the house for a night on the town.
Jan 21, 1991

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.
Feb 4, 1991

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.
Feb 11, 1991

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.
Feb 18, 1991

Will crawls to Philip for help after sneaking out on the town and getting hustled by sleazy pool sharks.
Feb 25, 1991

Will challenges Carlton to spend time in a tough neighborhood, trying to survive by masquerading as a financial consultant.
Mar 11, 1991

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.
Apr 29, 1991

Rap's Queen Latifah plays Hilary's new actress boss, who wants Will as her boy toy - or Hilary's glamorous job is over.
May 6, 1991

Will Smith

Philip Banks

Vivian Banks

Carlton Banks

Hilary Banks

Ashley Banks

Geoffrey Butler

Nicky Banks