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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
GenreSitcom
Created by
Based onA format
byBenny Medina&Jeff Pollack
Starring
Theme music composerThe Fresh Prince in association with A Touch of Jazz, Inc.
Opening theme"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"performed byDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Ending theme"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (instrumental)
ComposerQuincy Jones
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons6
No.of episodes148(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Werner Walian
  • Lisa Rosenthal
  • Joel Madison
  • Leilani Downer
  • Joanne Curley-Kerner
  • Joel Markowitz
Production locations
Camera setupVideotape;Multi-camera
Running time21–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 10, 1990(1990-09-10)–
May 20, 1996(1996-05-20)

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airis an Americantelevision sitcomcreated byAndyandSusan Borowitzthat aired onNBCfrom September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The series starsWill Smithasa fictionalized version of himself,a street-smart teenager born and raised inWest Philadelphiawho is sent to live with his wealthy uncle and aunt inBel-Air, Los Angeles,where his lifestyle often clashes with that of hisupper-classrelatives.

The series was considered Will Smith's star vehicle into television, and later his film career.The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airwas a top hit for NBC, running for 148 episodes over six seasons.[1][2]A reunion special/retrospective reuniting the surviving cast debuted onHBO Maxin November 2020.[3][4]A more dramatic reimagining of the series, titledBel-Airand based on the fan filmof the same name,was given a two-season order forPeacock,and released on February 13, 2022.[5]

Will SmithandJames Averywere the only actors to have appeared in all 148 episodes of the television sitcom.[6]

Summary

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The theme song and opening sequence set the premise of the show. Will Smith is a street-smartAfrican-Americanteenager,"born and raised" inWest Philadelphia.While playingstreet basketball,Will accidentally hits a group of young people with the ball, causing a confrontation that frightens his mother, who sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in the opulent neighborhood ofBel Air, Los Angeles.

Will'sworking classbackground ends up clashing in various humorous ways with theupper classworld of the Banks family – Will's stern uncle Phil and tough but fair aunt Vivian and their children, Will's cousins: spoiled Hilary, pompous Carlton, impressionable Ashley and baby Nicky (introduced in season 3), as well as their sarcasticbutlerGeoffrey.

Cast and characters

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=Main cast(credited)
=Recurring cast(4+)

Main

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Actor Character
1 2 3 4 5 6
Will Smith William “Will” Smith Main
James Avery Philip Banks Main
Janet Hubert-Whitten Vivian Banks Main
Daphne Maxwell Reid Main
Alfonso Ribeiro Carlton Banks Main
Karyn Parsons Hilary Violet Banks Main
Tatyana M. Ali Ashley Banks Main
Joseph Marcell Geoffrey Butler Main
Ross Bagley[a] Nicholas Andrew "Nicky" Banks Recurring Main
  1. ^Various actors portrayed the infant Nicky Banks throughout Seasons 3 and 4.

Recurring

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Actor Character Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6
DJ Jazzy Jeff Jazz Recurring
Vernee Watson-Johnson[a] Viola "Vy" Smith Recurring
Michael Weiner Kellogg "Cornflake" Lieberbaum Recurring
Lisa Fuller Toni Recurring
Virginia Capers Hattie Banks Recurring Recurring
Jenifer Lewis Helen Smith Recurring Recurring
Charlayne Woodard Janice Smith Recurring
Perry Moore Tyriq "Ty" Johnson Recurring
Brian Stokes Mitchell Trevor Collins-Newsworthy Recurring
Tyra Banks Jacqueline "Jackie" Ames Recurring
Nia Long[b] Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes Recurring
Jim Meskimen[c] Werner Recurring
  1. ^A different unidentified actress portrayed Will's mother in the opening title sequence.
  2. ^Nia Long had a one-off role as Will's talkative prom date Claudia in 2-08 before playing Lisa in Season 5.
  3. ^Jim Meskimen had a one-off role as Professor Jeremy Mansfield in 4–03 before returning as Werner in Season 6.

Celebrity guest stars

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The show is notable for having a heavy celebrity guest presence, with more than forty celebrities guest starring throughout the series. Seasons 1 and 6 had the highest celebrity participation, with over 10 celebrity guest stars each.[7]

Celebrity Season–Episode Notes Ref(s)
Richard Roundtree 1–03 Dr. Mumford, father of Will's love interest. Also played Rev. Sims in 6–18. [7][8]
Don Cheadle 1–05 Ice Tray, Will's best friend from Philadelphia. [7]
Adrienne-Joi Johnson 1–07 Christina Johnson, Will's crush from poetry club. [9]
Bo Jackson 1–09 Themselves. [7]
Heavy D
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Quincy Jones
Al B. Sure
Kadeem Hardison
Naomi Campbell 1–10 Helen, Geoffrey's date. [10]
Isiah Thomas 1–11 Himself. [7]
Evander Holyfield 1–15 Himself. [7]
Vivica A. Fox 1–19 Janet, Jazz's sister and Will's date. [7]
Jasmine Guy 1–21 Kayla Samuels, Will's girlfriend. [7]
Tevin Campbell 1–24 Little T, Teen idol. [7]
Queen Latifah 1–25 Marissa Redman, Hilary's Boss. Also played "Dee Dee" in 2–8. [7][11]
Tisha Campbell 2–1 Kathleen, Will's girlfriend in the episode. [12]
Lela Rochon 2–3 Cindy, Will's girlfriend in the episode. [13]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner 2–9 Eric, Hilary's love interest. [14]
Zsa Zsa Gabor 2–10 Sonya Lamor, Uncle Phil's celebrity client. [7]
Bell Biv DeVoe 2–11 Themselves. [7]
Brandon Quintin 2–12 Ramon, Ashley's friend. He returns as Bryan in 4–18. [15][16]
Allen Payne 2–15 Marcus, Will's basketball rival. [7]
Anna Maria Horsford 2–16 Karen Caruthers, a woman who Geoffrey is attracted to. [17]
Milton Berle 2–18 Max Jakey, Will's hospital roommate. [7]
Bernie Kopell Reprising his role as Dr. Adam Bricker fromThe Love Boatin Will's nightmare. [7]
John Beradino Reprising his role as Dr. Steve Harding fromGeneral Hospitalin Will's nightmare. [18]
Bob Eubanks 2–19 Himself, as the host of a game show. [19]
Raven-Symoné 2–21 Claudia, the daughter of Robert, who is Vy's boyfriend in the episode. [20]
Larenz Tate 3–03 Kenny, a student at Bel-Air Prep who woos Ashley [21]
Garcelle Beauvais Veronica, a student at Bel-Air prep who Will pursues. Also appears in 5–25 and 6–06.
Lark Voorhies 3–05 Cindy, Carlton's ex-girlfriend
Sherman Hemsley 3–06, 3–07, 3–10 Judge Robertson, Uncle Phil's rival. AlsoGeorge Jeffersonin 5–17 and 6–24. [7][22][23]
Oprah Winfrey 3–9 Herself. [7]
Vanessa Williams 3–11 Danny Mitchell, Will's idol. [7]
Phil LaMarr 3–15 Edward, Uncle Phil's personal assistant. [24]
Naya Rivera 3–16 Cindy, Hilary's imagined ideal baby sister. [25]
Kim Fields 3–17 Monique, Will's girlfriend. [7]
Tom Jones 3–18 Himself. [7]
Riddick Bowe 3–21 A bully that confronts Carlton, but fights Will instead. [7]
D. L. Hughley 3–22 Keith Campbell, Will's comedian friend from Philly. [7]
Hugh Hefner 4–09 Himself. [7]
Robin Quivers 4–12 Judith, one of the ghosts playing cards. [7]
Boyz II Men 4–13 Themselves. [7]
Sullivan Walker Reverend Boyd.
Branford Marsalis 4–14 Himself. Also plays "Duane" a repair man in 4–18. [7][26]
Stacey Dash 4–17 Michelle Michaels, a famous singer/celebrity. [7]
Robert Guillaume 4–19 Pete Fletcher, Will's Boss. [7]
Cree Summer 4–21 Lisa Adams, Will's girlfriend. [7]
John Witherspoon Augustus Adams, father of Lisa. [27]
Pam Grier 4–22 Janice Robertson, a former love interest of Uncle Phil. [28]
Ben Vereen 4–24 Lou Smith, Will's father. [7]
Donald Trump 4–25 Themselves. [7]
Marla Maples
Dick Clark 4–26 Himself. Returned in 6–20 to co-host bloopers of the show with Will Smith. [7]
Leeza Gibbons 5–03 Herself. [29]
Brad Garrett 5–05 John "Fingers" O'Neill. [30]
Kareem Abdul Jabbar 5–06 Himself. [7]
Don Cornelius 5–08 Himself. [7]
Ken Griffey Jr. 5–09 Himself. [7]
Pat Morita Mr. Yoshi, a Martial Arts master who Will comes to learn self-defense from. [31]
Jay Leno 5–10 Himself. Also in 6–5 again playing Himself. [32][33]
John Ridley Himself.
Susan Powter 5–11 Herself. [34]
Isabel Sanford 5–17 Louise Jefferson,couple's therapy member. Returns in 6–24. [22][35]
Isaac Hayes 5–18 The Minister, who happens to be an Isaac Hayes impersonator, assigned to officiate Will's express wedding. [7]
Max Maven 5–21 The Great Mentos, a magician & mentalist that hypnotizes Will. [36]
Charlie Robinson 5–22 Ernest, Uncle Phil's friend and fraternity brother. [37]
Robin Givens 5–23 Denise, Will's love interest. [7]
Chris Rock 6–02 Maurice, a famous actor. Also plays Maurice's sister in the same episode. [7]
B. B. King 6–04 Pappy, the bar's blues player. [7]
Jaleel White 6–07 Derek, Ashley's boyfriend. [7]
Wayne Newton 6–08 Fred, the Casino Manager. [38]
Galyn Görg 6–12 Helena, Nicky's bo xing instructor. [39]
Fredia Gibbs One of the women who was throwing Will around the gym in his nightmare.
Daniel Riordan Stan, Carlton's personal trainer.
Regis Philbin 6–21 Himself. [7]
Arthel Neville Herself. [40]
William Shatner 6–22 Himself. [41]
Conrad Bain 6–24 Phillip Drummond,open house attendee. [42]
Gary Coleman Arnold Jackson-Drummond,open house attendee. [42]
Marla Gibbs Florence Johnston,open house attendee. [42]

Episodes

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Main article:List of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankRating
First airedLast aired
125September 10, 1990(1990-09-10)May 6, 1991(1991-05-06)41[43]12.9[43]
224September 9, 1991(1991-09-09)May 4, 1992(1992-05-04)18[44]14.5[44]
324September 14, 1992(1992-09-14)May 10, 1993(1993-05-10)1614.6[A]
426September 20, 1993(1993-09-20)May 23, 1994(1994-05-23)2113.7[B]
525September 19, 1994(1994-09-19)May 15, 1995(1995-05-15)55[45]10.4[45]
624September 18, 1995(1995-09-18)May 20, 1996(1996-05-20)55[46]9.6[46]

Development

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The cast ofThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,seasons 1–3. From top left:Karyn Parsons,Joseph Marcell,Janet Hubert-Whitten,Alfonso Ribeiro.From bottom left:Tatyana M. Ali,James Avery,Will Smith.

In 1989, music managerBenny Medina,along with his business partner, real estate mogulJeff Pollack,decided to market a TV story based on Medina's life. Medina had grown up poor inEast Los Angelesbut his life changed when he befriended a rich white teenager, whose family lived inBeverly Hillsand allowed Medina to live with them. Medina decided to use this part of his life as the main focus of the show. However, given that by then a black character living with a white family was a concept that had been done multiple times on TV, Medina decided to change the rich white family to a rich black family. "That way we could explore black-on-black prejudice as well as black class differences", Medina said in an interview forEbonymagazine.[47]

Medina pitched the idea toQuincy Jones,who had just signed a development deal withWarner Bros. Television.Jones was impressed by the idea and arranged a meeting withNBCchiefBrandon Tartikoff.Will Smithwas well known at the time as one-half of thehip-hopduoDJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince,which had put him on the mainstream radar, but he had come into debt after failing to pay taxes. At the suggestion of his then-girlfriend, Smith went to a taping ofThe Arsenio Hall Showwhere he met Medina by chance. Medina pitched the idea to Smith, but Smith was reluctant, having never acted before. Medina invited Smith to meet Jones at a party that Jones was throwing at his house in December 1989. There, Jones handed Smith a script for a failedMorris Daypilot that he had produced and challenged Smith to audition for Tartikoff on the spot. Smith did so, and the first contract for the show was drawn up that night in a limo outside.[48]

Andy Borowitzand his wife,Susan,are credited as the series' creators. Andy Borowitz, who was on a contract with NBC, was selected by Tartikoff to write the pilot. He based Will's cousins on Quincy Jones's daughters, and named Carlton after his friendCarlton Cuse.In 2015, he remarked that "it was written and taped in about three weeks, start to finish, and somehow it worked. It was just an explosion of really good luck."[49]

The pilot episode began taping on May 1, 1990.[50]Season 1 first aired in September 1990, and ended in May 1991. The series finale was taped on Thursday, March 21, 1996,[51][52]and aired on Monday, May 20, 1996.

The theme song "Yo Home to Bel Air"was written and performed by Smith under his stage name,The Fresh Prince.The music was composed byQuincy Jones,who is credited with Smith at the end of each episode. The music often used to bridge scenes together during the show is based on a similar chord structure.

In seasons 1, 5 and 6, the credits would be played over still frames from the episode that aired and was accompanied by an instrumental version of the main theme that played in the background. In seasons 2-4, the music and stills were dropped, and the credits were now played over bloopers from the episode.

Crossovers and other appearances

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During the fall 1991–1992 season, NBC gained two hit television shows to anchor their Monday night lineup (Blossomaired immediately afterThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air). To gain popularity between the two shows, Will Smith appeared in theBlossomepisode "I'm with the Band" as himself under his rapstage name,The Fresh Prince. That same season, Karyn Parsons appeared in theBlossomepisode "Wake Up Little Suzy" as Hilary Banks. Parsons also appeared in thePatti LaBellesitcomOut All Nightas Hilary.

James Avery had a short cameo as "the father from Fresh Prince" onFamily Matters,at the end of the episode "Scenes from a Mall". He appears during the credits in a blooper scene where he surprisesReginald VelJohnsonon set.[53]

In the HouseandFresh Princewere both executive-produced by Winifred Hervey (who served as the latter series' showrunner for its second and third seasons),David Salzmanand Quincy Jones. During the second season's first episode, Alfonso Ribeiro and Tatyana Ali appeared as theirFresh Princecharacters (Carlton and Ashley Banks) in the crossover episode "Dog Catchers". Later that season, James Avery (Phillip Banks) appeared as a mediator in the episode "Love on a One-Way Street".

FollowingFresh Prince's conclusion, Ribeiro joined the principal cast ofIn the Housefor its third season as Dr. Maxwell Stanton, who had personality traits similar to those of Carlton. In the season 4 episode "My Pest Friend's Wedding", Avery and Daphne Maxwell Reid (the second Vivian Banks) guest starred as Stanton's parents. Joseph Marcell, Geoffrey Butler onFresh Prince,appeared as an officiating minister in the same episode.

Syndication

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The series was produced by the Stuffed Dog Company andQuincy Jones Entertainment(laterQuincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment in 1993) in association withNBC Productions.

In 1994, the series' distribution rights were picked up byWarner Bros.,which continues to hold those rights to this day.[54]

Home media

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Warner Home Videohas released the complete series, seasons 1 to 6, on DVD in Region 1.[55]Seasons 1 to 4 have been released in Regions 2 and 4. Seasons 5 to 6 have been released in Region 2 in Germany, and in the complete series boxset in the United Kingdom.

DVD name Ep # Release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
The Complete First Season 25 February 8, 2005[35] February 21, 2005[56] April 13, 2005[23]
The Complete Second Season 24 October 11, 2005[57] November 21, 2005[58] March 1, 2006[59]
The Complete Third Season 24 February 14, 2006[60] June 26, 2006[61] August 9, 2006[62]
The Complete Fourth Season 26 August 8, 2006[63] January 22, 2007[64] December 6, 2006[65]
The Complete Fifth Season 25 May 11, 2010[66] June 18, 2010 2018
The Complete Sixth & Final Season 24 April 19, 2011 May 6, 2011 2018
The Complete Series 148 April 12, 2011 — —

Awards and nominations

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Awards Outcome Recipient(s) Year
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards:
Top TV Won Quincy Jones
Will Smith
DJ Jazzy Jeff 		1994
Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction for a Comedy Series Nominated Art Busch 1996
Golden Globe Awards:
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series – Comedy/Musical Nominated Will Smith 1994
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series – Comedy/Musical Nominated[67] Will Smith 1993
NAACP Image Awards:
Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated 1997
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Won Alfonso Ribeiro 1996
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated Will Smith 1997
Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress Won Tatyana M. Ali 1997
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Janet Hubert-Whitten 1991
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Nia Long 1996
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Daphne Maxwell Reid 1996
Kids' Choice Awards:
Favorite Television Actor Nominated Will Smith 1996
Favorite Television Show Nominated 1996
Favorite TV Actress Nominated Tatyana M. Ali 1996
NCLR Bravo Awards:
Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role Nominated Alfonso Ribeiro 1996
TP de Oro:
Best Foreign Series (Mejor Serie Extranjera) Nominated 1996
Best Foreign Series (Mejor Serie Extranjera) Won 1994
Teen Choice Awards:
Choice TV Show: Throwback Nominated 2017
Choice TV Show: Throwback Nominated 2018
Choice TV Show: Throwback Nominated 2019
TV Land Awards:
Best Broadcast Butler Nominated Joseph Marcell 2004
Favorite "Fish Out of Water" Nominated Will Smith 2004
Young Artist Awards:
Best Performance by an Actor Under Ten – Television Won Ross Bagley 1996
Best Performance by an Actor Under Ten in a TV Series Won Ross Bagley 1995
Best Youth Comedienne Nominated Tatyana M. Ali 1994
Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Series Nominated Larenz Tate 1993
Best Young Actor Guest Starring or Recurring Role in a TV Series Nominated Tevin Campbell 1992
Best New Family Television Comedy Series Won 1991
YoungStar Award:
Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series Won Tatyana M. Ali 1997

Cultural impact and legacy

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's success is considered to be a watershed moment forhip-hopand black television,[68][69]with many publications referring to it as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time.[70][71]Professor Andrew Horton stated: "Smith's genre of comedy, popularized on the sitcomFresh Prince of Bel-Air,translated well into commercial box-office appeal.The Fresh Princewatered down and capitalized upon the then growing popularity of hip-hop and almost anticipated its dominance on the American scene ".[72]

Author Willie Tolliver noted: "WhatThe Fresh Princedid accomplish was to put Smith and his character Will into an environment of affluence and possibility, thus changing the terms of his own Black identity. This social and cultural mobility is central to Smith's racial significance, and this will become evident again and again; he moves the image of the Black male into unaccustomed spaces just as Smith himself was in the process of conquering Hollywood. "[73]

Reboot series

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Main article:Bel-Air (TV series)

On August 13, 2015, it was reported that a reboot of the show was in development byOverbrook Entertainment,withWill Smithserving as a producer.[74][75]In August 2016, during a promotional interview with theE!television network for his then upcoming filmSuicide Squad,Smith denied that a reboot was in development, saying that it would happen "...pretty close to when Hell freezes over".[76]

In 2019, a mock trailer titledBel-Airwas uploaded onYouTube,written and directed by Morgan Cooper, for a darker, more dramatic re-imagining of the sitcom.[77][78]Will Smith subsequently heavily praised the fan film, commenting that "Morgan did a ridiculous trailer forBel-Air.Brilliant idea, the dramatic version ofThe Fresh Princefor the next generation ", expressing interest in expanding the idea beyond the short film into a fullBel-Airreboot series.[79][80]

In August 2020, it was announced that Will Smith and Morgan Cooper would be developing a reboot of the series based on Cooper'sBel-Air.The series had reportedly been in the works for over a year since Cooper posted hisBel-Airtrailer on YouTube, withNetflix,PeacockandHBO Maxall currently bidding for the series.[81]On September 8, 2020, Peacock gaveBel-Aira two-season order, with the series produced by and copyrighted to Universal Television.[82][83]In September 2021, the full cast was announced with newcomer Jabari Banks cast as Will Smith,Adrian Holmesas Philip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks,Olly Sholotanas Carlton Banks,Coco Jonesas Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks,Jimmy Akingbolaas Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.[84]The series premiered in February 2022.[85]

Reunion

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Much of the cast virtually reunited over a video call in an episode of Smith'sSnapchatreality seriesWill From Homethat premiered in April 2020.[86]A reunion of the surviving original cast,The Fresh Prince Reunion,aired on HBO Max in November 2020. Among other reminisces, Janet Hubert appeared, also appearing around this time in a joint radio interview with Smith where the two reconcile.[87][88]More information and context were offered regarding the situation between Smith and Hubert and her exit when the two met for their conversation. Hubert discussed the turmoil in her personal life, her abusive marriage and that she had not actually been fired by the show. She was offered what she described as a "bad deal" to return for the fourth season and she turned it down. Smith talked about how grappling with his rapidly increasing fame at such a young age led him to make decisions during that time that he now regrets and wishes he had made differently.[89]The reunion show also features a tribute to James Avery, who died in 2013, that was shown to the surviving cast. The tribute brought the entire cast to tears.[90]

Explanatory notes

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  1. ^Tied withHangin' with Mr. CooperandThe Jackie Thomas Show
  2. ^Tied withDave's World

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