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Will's father Lou shows up after fourteen years and spends a lot of time with Will. Will's very pleased with this, uncle Phil however thinks Lou will again disappoint his son.
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As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in ...
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Will is run down with work, school, and his girlfriend, and has trouble staying awake. He decides to take amphetamines to help him. Carlton asks will for vitamins and Will accidentally gives him the ...
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| Will Smith | ... | Will Smith / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| James Avery | ... | Philip Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Alfonso Ribeiro | ... | Carlton Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Tatyana Ali | ... | Ashley Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Karyn Parsons | ... | Hilary Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Joseph Marcell | ... | Geoffrey Butler / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Daphne Reid | ... | Vivian Banks / ... 75 episodes, 1993-1996 | |
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| Ross Bagley | ... | Nicky Banks / ... 49 episodes, 1994-1996 | |
| DJ Jazzy Jeff | ... | Jazz 47 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
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When Will, an inner-city teenager from Philly is sent by his mother to live with his relatives (the Banks') in Bel-Air, everybody is in for a surprise. It is funny how influence can go both ways... Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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Vivian Banks: What's wrong with it?
Phillip Banks: You hear that language?
Vivian Banks: We used slang when we were kids! Do you remember our first date? You took one look at me and said, "That is a *bad* dress!" You could've just said it was a good dress.
Phillip Banks: I could have, if I liked it. Actually, it *was* a *bad* dress!
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Written by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff
Performed by Will Smith
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Whenever Queen Elizabeth is mentioned, Geoffrey refers to her as "Queen Elizabeth". British subjects address the Monarch as "His Majesty" or "Her Majesty", so Geoffrey would say "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth". See more »Quotes
Phillip Banks: [about Will] Did you see the way he was dressed?Vivian Banks: What's wrong with it?
Phillip Banks: You hear that language?
Vivian Banks: We used slang when we were kids! Do you remember our first date? You took one look at me and said, "That is a *bad* dress!" You could've just said it was a good dress.
Phillip Banks: I could have, if I liked it. Actually, it *was* a *bad* dress!
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Bloopers are often shown during the closing credits. See more »Soundtracks
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWritten by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff
Performed by Will Smith
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Inner-city rap met upscale Beverly Hills society in this black sitcom. Philadelphia homeboy Will Smith was off to Beverly Hills to live with his rich, pretentious relatives the Banks. Only you had differences occur Will brought a little soul to the strict Beverly Hills mansion, only to be taught a few things by the Banks as well. The Banks family had the uncle of Will that was Philip (James Avery) a successful attorney who knew all about the problems a black man faced in a white society. The Banks had two daughters who I describe both as being just as sexy and beautiful as ever first the oldest and spoiled Hillary (Karyn Parsons) and the youngest the pretty Ashley (Tatyana Ali). The Banks family always had to deal with problems in life and had fun of it in the process. The theme song by Smith and partner Jeff Townes "Parents Just Don't Understand" said it all. You can now catch the reruns of the famous Will Smith on both cable channels TBS and WGN this popular black sitcom is still well enjoyed.