Connections
Referenced in
Saved by the Bell: The Fabulous Belding Boys (1990)
(TV Episode)
Lisa suggests that the gang take a study break and watch "Fresh Prince."
Lisa suggests that the gang take a study break and watch "Fresh Prince."
Married with Children: If Al Had a Hammer (1991)
(TV Episode)
Peggy about Bud's fake new image: "Excuse me, but isn't that the plot for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'?"
Peggy about Bud's fake new image: "Excuse me, but isn't that the plot for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (1992)
(TV Episode)
"These three prints." Tom: "No, Fresh Prince"
"These three prints." Tom: "No, Fresh Prince"
Seinfeld: The Ticket (1992)
(TV Episode)
A poster can be seen at the NBC's room.
A poster can be seen at the NBC's room.
Seinfeld: The Virgin (1992)
(TV Episode)
A poster can be seen at the NBC's waiting room.
A poster can be seen at the NBC's waiting room.
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper: Private School (1993)
(TV Episode)
"There's more to our history than just the Fresh Prince and Urkel."
"There's more to our history than just the Fresh Prince and Urkel."
Sliders: The Weaker Sex (1995)
(TV Episode)
In the parallel universe, the series has a female lead and is called "The Fresh Princess of Bel-Air".
In the parallel universe, the series has a female lead and is called "The Fresh Princess of Bel-Air".
The Late Shift (1996)
(TV Movie)
Pokémon (1996)
(Video Game)
Sliders: Love Gods (1996)
(TV Episode)
"The Fresh Princess of Bel-Air" is listed in the TV guide being read by Rembrandt.
"The Fresh Princess of Bel-Air" is listed in the TV guide being read by Rembrandt.
Saturday Night Live: Teri Hatcher/Dave Matthews Band (1996)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in The Princess & The Homeboy
Mentioned in The Princess & The Homeboy
Moesha: The List (1996)
(TV Episode)
Niecy mentions one of the main characters, Carlton
Niecy mentions one of the main characters, Carlton
Moesha: Ichi, Ni, San, shi Look - Clarkzilla (1996)
(TV Episode)
Q mentions he'd better leave before he gets thrown out ala Jazzy Jeff
Q mentions he'd better leave before he gets thrown out ala Jazzy Jeff
Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies (2000)
(TV Movie)
Double Take (2001)
The Sopranos: University (2001)
(TV Episode)
Tony calls Jackie "the fresh prince of New Jersey"
Tony calls Jackie "the fresh prince of New Jersey"
Family Guy: A Fish Out of Water (2001)
(TV Episode)
Characters talk to Alfonso Ribeiro about him being on this show.
Characters talk to Alfonso Ribeiro about him being on this show.
Undercover Brother (2002)
Like Mike (2002)
they are watching the show
they are watching the show
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004)
(Video)
stills
stills
Jersey Girl (2004)
Arthur mentions this television series in a conversation with Ollie. Later, Ollie gets angry during a press conference and ironizes about Will Smith, his tv show and the future of his acting career.
Arthur mentions this television series in a conversation with Ollie. Later, Ollie gets angry during a press conference and ironizes about Will Smith, his tv show and the future of his acting career.
Killer Flick (1998)
Rodney says he likes one of the characters in Fresh prince
Rodney says he likes one of the characters in Fresh prince
Making the Nanny (2005)
(Video)
Mentioned by Madeline.
Mentioned by Madeline.
Doom (2005)
Duke makes the Reference.
Duke makes the Reference.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)
(Video)
In Bambi's rap song, he says that he is "the fresh prince of the forest."
In Bambi's rap song, he says that he is "the fresh prince of the forest."
Hard Luck (2006)
(Video)
Will Smith is called "the Fresh Prince of Bel Air kid"
Will Smith is called "the Fresh Prince of Bel Air kid"
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
The scene with the Rubik's cube is similar to a scene in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", when Will Smith solves a Rubik's cube and is inadvertently admitted to Princeton University.
The scene with the Rubik's cube is similar to a scene in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", when Will Smith solves a Rubik's cube and is inadvertently admitted to Princeton University.
30 Rock: The C Word (2007)
(TV Episode)
Jack and Tracy mention it.
Jack and Tracy mention it.
Sex Trek: Charly XXX (2007)
(Video)
Uwhora offers to find Quirk an episode of the show when transmissions are interrupted.
Uwhora offers to find Quirk an episode of the show when transmissions are interrupted.
Harry Potter in the Hood (2007)
(Video)
"Half Blood Prince of Bel-Air" sign
"Half Blood Prince of Bel-Air" sign
Heroes Unmasked: The Dreamer (2007)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
HBO First Look: I Am Legend (2007)
(TV Episode)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #14.23 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned during interview with Will Smith.
Mentioned during interview with Will Smith.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.85 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Vivian Banks is included in a $16,000 question
Vivian Banks is included in a $16,000 question
iCarly: iReunite with Missy (2009)
(TV Episode)
When Carly checks the expiration date for the chocolate, Sam comments that they're "older than the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
When Carly checks the expiration date for the chocolate, Sam comments that they're "older than the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.2 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "TV Themes in 'F'"
Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "TV Themes in 'F'"
Catch 21: Episode dated 22 October 2009 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Cast reunion, with three cast members as contestants, and one as the host.
Cast reunion, with three cast members as contestants, and one as the host.
The Spy Next Door (2010)
"I look like the Fresh Prince of Belarus"
"I look like the Fresh Prince of Belarus"
The Nostalgia Critic: Bebe's Kids (2010)
(TV Episode)
Critic compares Leon to Carlton.
Critic compares Leon to Carlton.
Tosh.0: The Average Homeboy (2010)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Tosh
Referenced by Tosh
30 Rock: Don Geiss, America and Hope (2010)
(TV Episode)
Tracy calls Liz an amazing, strong, intelligent woman like Hilary from "Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
Tracy calls Liz an amazing, strong, intelligent woman like Hilary from "Fresh Prince of Bel Air"
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Sergio says to a rapper wearing a pink polo shirt "You're one shirt away from Carlton"
Sergio says to a rapper wearing a pink polo shirt "You're one shirt away from Carlton"
The Nostalgia Critic: Independence Day (2010)
(TV Episode)
Theme music is heard after a Will Smith one-liner.
Theme music is heard after a Will Smith one-liner.
Two and a Half Men: A Pudding-Filled Cactus (2010)
(TV Episode)
Eldridge then corrects Jake by saying it was Will Smith.
Eldridge then corrects Jake by saying it was Will Smith.
The Nostalgia Critic: It (2010)
(TV Episode)
The theme song is briefly heard
The theme song is briefly heard
Megamind (2010)
After bursting through the wall at the opening of his museum, Metro Man does the "Carlton Dance."
After bursting through the wall at the opening of his museum, Metro Man does the "Carlton Dance."
American Dad!: Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls (2010)
(TV Episode)
Stan Smith calls himself the Fresh Prince
Stan Smith calls himself the Fresh Prince
Weeds: Fran Tarkenton (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap (2010)
(Video)
C-3P0 sings the theme song from Fresh Prince to the Ewoks, although he changes some lyrics to Ewok language.
C-3P0 sings the theme song from Fresh Prince to the Ewoks, although he changes some lyrics to Ewok language.
Conan: Hooray for Scabies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Brandon T. Jackson (while being interviewed by Conan O'Brien) mentions this show
Brandon T. Jackson (while being interviewed by Conan O'Brien) mentions this show
The Spoony Experiment: Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (2011)
(TV Episode)
Refers to James Avery's character as Uncle Phil
Refers to James Avery's character as Uncle Phil
Bad Movie Beatdown: Sunday School Musical (2011)
(TV Episode)
"...has to move in with his aunt in Bel Air or something."
"...has to move in with his aunt in Bel Air or something."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.159 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jada Pinkett Smith mentions that the show's set was on the soundstage where "The Tonight Show" is now taped
Jada Pinkett Smith mentions that the show's set was on the soundstage where "The Tonight Show" is now taped
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.39 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jimmy Fallon sings the theme song in Neil Young style
Jimmy Fallon sings the theme song in Neil Young style
Hagan Reviews: Battle of the Bone (2012)
(TV Episode)
"...and finally, reenacting the Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
"...and finally, reenacting the Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
The L.A. Complex: Home (2012)
(TV Episode)
Nick mentions "watching 'Fresh Prince' rewinds."
Nick mentions "watching 'Fresh Prince' rewinds."
Brows Held High: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (2012)
(TV Episode)
Oancitizen recites the lyrics to the theme song.
Oancitizen recites the lyrics to the theme song.
The Blockbuster Buster: Wild Wild West (2012)
(TV Episode)
Erod mentions Will Smith starting off on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Erod mentions Will Smith starting off on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Saturday Night Live: Mick Jagger (2012)
(TV Episode)
Seth mentions Carlton Banks in a Weekend Update story.
Seth mentions Carlton Banks in a Weekend Update story.
Jimmy Fallon's Primetime Music Special (2012)
(TV Movie)
Jimmy Fallon plays Neil Young singing the show's theme song
Jimmy Fallon plays Neil Young singing the show's theme song
The Nostalgia Chick: Cool Runnings (2012)
(TV Episode)
refers to one of the characters as Carlton Banks.
refers to one of the characters as Carlton Banks.
Mad: Men in Black to the Future/Pokemon of Interest (2012)
(TV Episode)
Agent J goes back in time when this show was still on the air.
Agent J goes back in time when this show was still on the air.
Happily Divorced: The Back-Up Fran (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Fran
mentioned by Fran
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.3 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea mentions the Fresh Prince having once lived in Bel Air.
Chelsea mentions the Fresh Prince having once lived in Bel Air.
RuPaul's Drag Race: RuPaullywood or Bust (2013)
(TV Episode)
RuPaul references it in the first she-mail: "whether you're a fresh princess of Bel-Aire...."
RuPaul references it in the first she-mail: "whether you're a fresh princess of Bel-Aire...."
Saturday Night Live: Kevin Hart/Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2013)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Tosh.0: Ventriloquist Fail (2013)
(TV Episode)
referenced by Tosh
referenced by Tosh
Featured in
America's Teenagers Growing Up on Television (1998)
(TV Movie)
clips from the show are used here
clips from the show are used here
Like Mike (2002)
I Love the '90s: Part Deux: 1990 (2005)
(TV Episode)
Footage from this is featured.
Footage from this is featured.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 16 September 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Various clips from this TV show are featured during "The Great American Culture Quiz" segment.
Various clips from this TV show are featured during "The Great American Culture Quiz" segment.
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008)
(TV Special)
Brief clip of opening titles during Josh Groban's salute to TV theme songs.
Brief clip of opening titles during Josh Groban's salute to TV theme songs.
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Nostalgic Animated Shows (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown in reference to James Avery.
Clip shown in reference to James Avery.
Great TV Mistakes (2010)
(TV Movie)
wall wobbles
wall wobbles
The Nostalgia Critic: The First Couple: TMNT (2010)
(TV Episode)
Shredder and Uncle Phil are voiced by the same actor, and the Critic dubs Phil's lines over Shredder's in some scenes
Shredder and Uncle Phil are voiced by the same actor, and the Critic dubs Phil's lines over Shredder's in some scenes
How Hip Hop Changed the World (2011)
(TV Movie)
Clips and discuss
Clips and discuss
Visionado obligado: Bienvenidos a Belleville (2012)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
The Nostalgia Chick: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (2012)
(TV Episode)
show is reviewed
show is reviewed
Atop the Fourth Wall: Psychoman #1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Theme plays
Theme plays
Spoofed in
Stay Tuned (1992)
The Weird Al Show: Promises, Promises (1997)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in "The French Prince of Bel-Air" TV spot
Spoofed in "The French Prince of Bel-Air" TV spot
Family Guy: Let's Go to the Hop (2000)
(TV Episode)
When Peter is disturbed whilst spraying graffiti, he pretends to use the can as deodorant, as Will Smith does in the opening credits of Fresh Prince.
When Peter is disturbed whilst spraying graffiti, he pretends to use the can as deodorant, as Will Smith does in the opening credits of Fresh Prince.
Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002)
opening scene is parodied
opening scene is parodied
Drumline (2002)
Game One: Prince of Persia, Lost Planet 2, Top 5 TV-Shows in Games (2010)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in "The Fresh Prince of Pers-Air"
Spoofed in "The Fresh Prince of Pers-Air"
American Dad!: Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls (2010)
(TV Episode)
Fancine Smith spoofs the show by calling the show Fresh Prince of Bell-Scare
Fancine Smith spoofs the show by calling the show Fresh Prince of Bell-Scare
Saturday Night Live: Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green (2011)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" 20th anniversary promo
Spoofed in the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" 20th anniversary promo
The Simpsons: Homer the Father (2011)
(TV Episode)
The "Upscalien in da House" theme spoofs Will Smith's "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme.
The "Upscalien in da House" theme spoofs Will Smith's "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" theme.
Demo Reel: The Dark Knight Begins Rising (2012)
(TV Episode)
The "Supervillain Shuffle" is based around the theme tune of the show
The "Supervillain Shuffle" is based around the theme tune of the show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.27 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jaywalking participant re-enacts the show's opening sequence
Jaywalking participant re-enacts the show's opening sequence
