The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air( 1990)

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Influence goes both ways.

Overview

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
Creator
Susan Borowitz
Creator

Series Cast

Will Smith
Will Smith
James Avery
Philip Banks
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Vivian Banks
Alfonso Ribeiro
Carlton Banks
Karyn Parsons
Hilary Banks
Tatyana Ali
Ashley Banks
Joseph Marcell
Geoffrey Butler
Ross Bagley
Nicky Banks

Current Season

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season poster

Season 6

1995 | 24 Episodes

After Will becomes Hilary's talent coordinator, her show goes national and she is lured to New York, where Ashley hopes to model. When Philip presides over a high-profile Hollywood case, his ambition almost ruins his marriage.

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A review by Peter89Spencer

Written by Peter89Spencer on Mon Mar 09 2020

After the end of the 80s and right in the beginning of the 90s, we had a whole new kind of comedy show. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was something new in the sitcom world, something 'fresh'. It was also the same show that catapulted Will Smith to fame. And while every episode was funny, it also made awareness to serious issues; racial discrimination, gun violence and Will's issue with his father (that episode was the most tearful moment). But all in all, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air had always brought both laugh and hip hop to all community. And my fav moments will always be when Uncle Phil thr...