The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 1990
“Influence goes both ways.”
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996. The series was created by Andy Borowitz and Susan Borowitz.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 148
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1990
- Last aired
- May 20, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996. The series was created by Andy Borowitz and Susan Borowitz. It stars Will Smith as Will, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. Will's mother sends him to stay with his aunt, uncle, and cousins after he gets into a fight in his neighborhood. His new family includes his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, cousins Hilary, Carlton, and Ashley, as well as their British butler, Geoffrey. Despite differences in background and lifestyle, Will eventually becomes a beloved part of the family. The show blends humor with drama, exploring themes of family, class, and personal growth. It was produced by Quincy Jones and James Harris III. The series ran for six seasons and became a defining show of the 1990s. Will Smith's performance helped launch his career in both television and film. The show remains popular and is recognized for its memorable characters and cultural impact.
Should you watch it?
“A street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia moves to Bel-Air to live with his wealthy relatives.”
- engaging family dynamics
- humorous cultural clashes
- depicts a specific 1990s lifestyle
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms about family life and fish-out-of-water stories.
The series is a good-natured sitcom suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Fresh Prince Project Sep 10, 1990
- E2 Bang the Drum, Ashley Sep 17, 1990
- E3 Clubba Hubba Sep 24, 1990
- E4 Not with My Pig, You Don't Oct 1, 1990
- E5 Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy Oct 8, 1990
- E6 Mistaken Identity Oct 15, 1990
- E7 Def Poet's Society Oct 22, 1990
- E8 Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (1) Oct 29, 1990
- E9 Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (2) Oct 29, 1990
- E10 Kiss My Butler Nov 5, 1990
- E11 Courting Disaster Nov 12, 1990
- E12 Talking Turkey Nov 19, 1990
- E13 Knowledge is Power Nov 26, 1990
- E14 Day Damn One Dec 3, 1990
- E15 Deck the Halls Dec 10, 1990
- E16 The Lucky Charm Jan 7, 1991
- E17 The Ethnic Tip Jan 14, 1991
- E18 The Young and the Restless Jan 21, 1991
- E19 It Had to Be You Feb 4, 1991
- E20 Nice Lady Feb 11, 1991
- E21 Love at First Fight Feb 18, 1991
- E22 Banks Shot Feb 25, 1991
- E23 72 Hours Mar 11, 1991
- E24 Just Infatuation Apr 29, 1991
- E25 Working It Out May 6, 1991
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Did the Earth Move for You? Sep 9, 1991
- E2 The Mother of All Battles Sep 16, 1991
- E3 Will Gets a Job Sep 23, 1991
- E4 PSAT Pstory Sep 30, 1991
- E5 Granny Gets Busy Oct 7, 1991
- E6 Guess Who's Coming to Marry? Oct 14, 1991
- E7 The Big Four-Oh Oct 21, 1991
- E8 She Ain't Heavy Nov 4, 1991
- E9 Cased Up Nov 11, 1991
- E10 Hi-Ho Silver Nov 18, 1991
- E11 The Butler Did It Nov 25, 1991
- E12 Something for Nothing Dec 9, 1991
- E13 Christmas Show Dec 16, 1991
- E14 Hilary Gets a Life Jan 6, 1992
- E15 My Brother's Keeper Jan 13, 1992
- E16 Geoffrey Cleans Up Jan 20, 1992
- E17 Community Action Feb 3, 1992
- E18 Ill Will Feb 10, 1992
- E19 Eyes on the Prize Feb 17, 1992
- E20 Those Were the Days Feb 24, 1992
- E21 Vying for Attention Mar 2, 1992
- E22 The Aunt Who Came to Dinner Mar 23, 1992
- E23 Be My Baby Tonight Apr 27, 1992
- E24 Strip-Tease for Two May 4, 1992
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 How I Spent My Summer Vacation Sep 14, 1992
- E2 Will Gets Committed Sep 21, 1992
- E3 That's No Lady, That's My Cousin Sep 28, 1992
- E4 Hilary Gets a Job Oct 5, 1992
- E5 Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe Oct 12, 1992
- E6 P.S. I Love You Oct 24, 1992
- E7 Here Comes the Judge Oct 26, 1992
- E8 Boyz in the Woods Nov 5, 1992
- E9 A Night at the Oprah Nov 9, 1992
- E10 Asses to Ashes Nov 16, 1992
- E11 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Nov 23, 1992
- E12 The Cold War Dec 7, 1992
- E13 Mommy Nearest Dec 14, 1992
- E14 Winner Takes Off Jan 4, 1993
- E15 Robbing the Banks Jan 18, 1993
- E16 Bundle of Joy Jan 25, 1993
- E17 The Best Laid Plans Feb 1, 1993
- E18 The Alma Matter Feb 8, 1993
- E19 Just Say Yo Feb 15, 1993
- E20 The Baby Comes Out Feb 22, 1993
- E21 You Bet Your Life Mar 1, 1993
- E22 Ain't No Business Like Show Business Apr 12, 1993
- E23 The Way We Were May 3, 1993
- E24 Six Degrees of Graduation May 10, 1993
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1) Sep 20, 1993
- E2 Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2) Sep 20, 1993
- E3 All Guts, No Glory Sep 27, 1993
- E4 Father of the Year Oct 4, 1993
- E5 It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It... Oct 11, 1993
- E6 Will Goes a-Courtin' Oct 18, 1993
- E7 Hex and the Single Guy Oct 25, 1993
- E8 Blood is Thicker Than Mud Nov 1, 1993
- E9 Fresh Prince After Dark Nov 8, 1993
- E10 Home is Where the Heart Attack Is Nov 15, 1993
- E11 Take My Cousin... Please Nov 22, 1993
- E12 You've Got to Be a Football Hero Nov 29, 1993
- E13 'Twas the Night Before Christening Dec 20, 1993
- E14 Sleepless in Bel-Air Jan 3, 1994
- E15 Who's the Boss Jan 10, 1994
- E16 I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams Jan 24, 1994
- E17 When You Hit Upon a Star Jan 31, 1994
- E18 Stop Will! In the Name of Love Feb 14, 1994
- E19 You'd Better Shop Around Feb 21, 1994
- E20 The Ol' Ball and Chain Feb 28, 1994
- E21 The Harder They Fall Mar 14, 1994
- E22 M is for the Many Things She Gave Me Apr 25, 1994
- E23 Mother's Day May 2, 1994
- E24 Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse May 9, 1994
- E25 For Sale by Owner May 16, 1994
- E26 The Philadelphia Story May 23, 1994
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Client Sep 19, 1994
- E2 What's Will Got to Do With It? Sep 19, 1994
- E3 Reality Bites Sep 26, 1994
- E4 Grumpy Young Men Oct 3, 1994
- E5 Fresh Prince: The Movie Oct 10, 1994
- E6 Will's Misery Oct 17, 1994
- E7 Father Knows Best Oct 24, 1994
- E8 Soul Train Nov 7, 1994
- E9 Love Hurts Nov 14, 1994
- E10 Will's Up a Dirt Road Nov 21, 1994
- E11 Will Steps Out Nov 28, 1994
- E12 Same Game, Next Season Dec 12, 1994
- E13 Three's a Crowd Jan 9, 1995
- E14 It's a Wonderful Lie Jan 23, 1995
- E15 Bullets Over Bel-Air Feb 6, 1995
- E16 A Decent Proposal Feb 13, 1995
- E17 Will is from Mars... Feb 20, 1995
- E18 The Wedding Show (Psyche!) Feb 27, 1995
- E19 Slum Like It... Not! Mar 13, 1995
- E20 As the Will Turns Apr 10, 1995
- E21 Save the Last Trance for Me Apr 17, 1995
- E22 To Thine Own Self Be Blue... and Gold Apr 24, 1995
- E23 Cold Feet, Hot Body May 1, 1995
- E24 Love in an Elevator May 8, 1995
- E25 For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll May 15, 1995
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show?
The series was created by Andy and Susan Borowitz.
Who stars as the lead character?
Will Smith stars as a fictionalized version of himself.
When did the show air?
The series aired on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996.
Where does the story take place?
The show is set in the posh neighborhood of Bel-Air, California.
What is the premise of the show?
A street-smart teenager moves from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins.