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"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
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"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1990-1996

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list
Release Date:
10 September 1990 (USA) more
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Plot:
The Banks family, a respectable Californian family, take in a relative - Will Smith, a street-smart teenager from Philadelphia. The idea is to make him respectable, responsible and mature, but Will has got other plans... full summary
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 13 wins & 21 nominations more
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User Comments:
A brilliant show more (85 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 7 of 95)

Will Smith ... William 'Will' Smith / ... (147 episodes, 1990-1996)

Alfonso Ribeiro ... Carlton Banks / ... (144 episodes, 1990-1996)
James Avery ... Philip Banks / ... (142 episodes, 1990-1996)
Karyn Parsons ... Hilary Banks / ... (136 episodes, 1990-1996)

Tatyana Ali ... Ashley Banks / ... (134 episodes, 1990-1996)
Joseph Marcell ... Geoffrey / ... (125 episodes, 1990-1996)
Janet Hubert ... Vivian Banks / ... (70 episodes, 1990-1993)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
24 min (148 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Brazil:Livre | USA:TV-PG | UK:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (some episodes) | UK:12 (one episode) | UK:U (most episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes)

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Trivia:
The character 'Philip Banks' was ranked #34 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue). more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the episode where Hillary obtains a job as a caterer there is a scene where Hillary is talking to the assembled group of her family. In this scene Will's apron disappears and reappears during shots. more
Quotes:
Vivian: [about Hilary's purpose of going to college] We just want you to be all you can be.
Hilary: You want me to join the army?
Phillip Banks: Let's try this again.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "30 Rock: The C Word (#1.14)" (2007) more

FAQ

Where are Seasons 5 and 6 on DVD? And when will they be released?
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15 out of 21 people found the following comment useful.
A brilliant show, 21 June 2002
Author: jessie-8 from kent, England

This show is brilliant Will Smith's acting is fantastic.This is a great comedy that anyone can enjoy and definately something you don't want to miss.Highly Recommended. five stars

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