The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Season 1, Episode 5

Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy (8 Oct. 1990)

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Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian's and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.

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Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian's and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.

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Vivian's credit is "Janet Hubert" for this episode although it uses the shorter opening. This occurrence is fairly rare. See more »

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William 'Will' Smith: It's a shame Ice Tray had to leave before he could ruin Hilary's life.
Vivian Banks: Will, I'm sorry I said that.
William 'Will' Smith: But you meant it. It was fine when he was just some clown to come out here to bring me some cheesesteaks and cheer me up. But the second you found out Hilary liked him, you wanted him outta here. That's something I'd expect from Uncle Phil, but not from you, Aunt Viv.
Vivian Banks: [in a stern tone] Hilary is my daughter!
William 'Will' Smith: And Tray is my friend. We grew up together. We're from the same neighborhood, we're the ...
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