The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Season 6
The sixth season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air follows the professional and personal developments of the Banks family and their cousin Will. Will takes on a new role as the talent coordinator for Hilary, whose television program successfully transitions to a national broadcast. This career milestone leads Hilary to relocate to New York, accompanied by Ashley, who pursues opportunities in the modeling industry. Meanw
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Will is a street-smart teenager originally from West Philadelphia who moved to Bel-Air to live with his wealthy relatives.
- The household includes Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, and cousins Hilary, Carlton, and Ashley.
- The family is supported by their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey.
- Will's upbringing and behavior frequently contrast with the upper-class lifestyle of his relatives in Bel-Air.
Season overview
The sixth season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air follows the professional and personal developments of the Banks family and their cousin Will. Will takes on a new role as the talent coordinator for Hilary, whose television program successfully transitions to a national broadcast. This career milestone leads Hilary to relocate to New York, accompanied by Ashley, who pursues opportunities in the modeling industry. Meanwhile, the family patriarch, Philip, faces significant professional and personal challenges while presiding over a high-profile legal case in Hollywood. The pressures associated with this case threaten to destabilize his marriage, forcing him to navigate the consequences of his professional ambitions. Throughout these transitions, the household continues to adjust to the evolving lives of the younger generation as they seek independence and career growth outside of their traditional domestic environment in Bel-Air. The season captures the family dynamics as they manage these shifts in location and professional status, balancing their individual aspirations with the maintenance of their familial bonds during a period of significant change for the household members.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Burnin' Down the House
Sep 18, 1995 · 23 min
While Carlton is away at a Young Republican camp, Will cooks up a flambe of a disaster on a night when an influential judge is coming to dinner, and Will can only make it through t
Get a Job
Sep 25, 1995 · 23 min
In competition with Carlton, Will sets out to prove he's the best man for the job on Hilary's TV show by escorting a famous comedian's sister out on the town.
Stress Related
Oct 2, 1995 · 23 min
After learning a little something about initiative, Will jumps to Hilary's aid prior to a key business meeting at the station, meanwhile an unemployed Carlton subs for Philip on ca
Bourgie Sings the Blues
Oct 9, 1995 · 23 min
The thrill is gone for "runaway yuppie" Carlton, who can't handle another disappointment, let alone his long-awaited Princeton interview.
The Script Formerly Known As...
Oct 16, 1995 · 23 min
Will decides to book a juror dismissed from Philip's big show-biz madam sex-scandal case for Hilary's show, which results in embarrassment for Judge Banks and some annoying apologi
Not, I Barbecue
Oct 23, 1995 · 23 min
Will and Carlton's double date ends unromantically when a big bruiser shows up looking for his squeeze.
Not With My Cousin You Don't
Nov 6, 1995 · 23 min
Freakin' out! On the home intercom, Will and Carlton overhear Ashley talking about sex.
Viva Lost Wages
Nov 13, 1995 · 22 min
Carlton is on a roll in Vegas, celebrating his birthday at the gaming tables with Will in tow but suddenly the tables turn, and the duo enter a dance contest to recoup their losses
There's the Rub (1)
Nov 20, 1995 · 23 min
Hilary and Carlton volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving, while the extended family fills up on holiday treats.
There's the Rub (2)
Nov 20, 1995 · 23 min
Will and Philip are arrested at a massage parlor on Thanksgiving. Hilary and Carlton get a lesson in humility at the homeless shelter.
I, Ooh, Baby, Baby
Dec 11, 1995 · 23 min
Hilary's show has its national premiere. What more could she possibly want? How about a baby?
Boxing Helena
Jan 8, 1996 · 23 min
Will's pride is on the ropes when a gorgeous boxing instructor KOs him at the gym.
I, Clownius
Jan 15, 1996 · 22 min
It's no laughing matter when a bomb-toting clown holds Philip hostage in the courtroom on the day of the showbiz madam's sentencing.
Breaking Up is Hard To Do (1)
Feb 12, 1996 · 23 min
Ka-boooom! That explosion you hear is Philip and Vivian's marriage after Philip decides to go into politics.
Breaking Up is Hard To Do (2)
Feb 19, 1996 · 22 min
Breaking up may not be so hard to do for an angry Vivian, but when Philip finds he's lost without her, Will and Carlton conspire to reunite them.
I, Bowl Buster
Feb 26, 1996 · 23 min
After being accepted at Princeton, a worried Carlton changes his life plans and retreats to a place where everybody knows his name - the bowling alley.
The Butler's Son Did It
Mar 18, 1996 · 23 min
Geoffrey's life changes overnight when a man claiming to be his long-lost son shows up and charms everyone - except Will, who discovers the guy's not what he seems. Meanwhile, Hila
Hare Today...
Apr 8, 1996 · 23 min
The church's widowed reverend is a man of esteemed reputation, but not in the eyes of Will - who spies him making a play for Aunt Vivian.
I, Whoops, There It Is
Apr 15, 1996 · 23 min
Dick Clark has a cameo on this backstage outing that has Will Smith visiting with series stars and screening series bloopers.
I, Stank Horse
Apr 22, 1996 · 23 min
Philip expects Ashley to decline an offer for what he considers a degrading role in an ad by a director who could also give her a recommendation to a top New York school.
I, Stank Hole in One
May 6, 1996 · 23 min
On Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Hilary subs for Gifford but doesn't see eye-to-eye with co-host Philbin. Meanwhile, Will subs for Carlton in a golf tourney and gets buddy-buddy
Eye, Tooth
May 13, 1996 · 23 min
William Shatner stars as Hilary's talk-show guest, but Will must find a way to beam him from the dentist's chair to the set. Meanwhile, Hilary's show treks to New York and Ashley i
I, Done (1)
May 20, 1996 · 23 min
The mansion's for sale and everybody's in the fast lane... except Will, who's stuck on life's soft shoulder.
I, Done (2)
May 20, 1996 · 24 min
The Banks move out. The Jeffersons are about to move in. And Will turns out the lights.