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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

  • TV Series
  • 1990–1996
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
154K
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POPULARITY
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Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
30 years later, we're bringing the Banks family back together. Join Will and Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro and DJ Jazzy Jeff, for a funny and heartfelt night full of music and dancing in honor of the show that ran for six seasons and 148 episodes.
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SitcomComedy

After getting into a fight, a streetwise teenager from a poor neighborhood in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is sent by his mother to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins at their... Read allAfter getting into a fight, a streetwise teenager from a poor neighborhood in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is sent by his mother to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins at their mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles in California.After getting into a fight, a streetwise teenager from a poor neighborhood in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is sent by his mother to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins at their mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles in California.

  • Creators
    • Andy Borowitz
    • Susan Borowitz
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • James Avery
    • Alfonso Ribeiro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    154K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,100
    90
    • Creators
      • Andy Borowitz
      • Susan Borowitz
    • Stars
      • Will Smith
      • James Avery
      • Alfonso Ribeiro
    • 188User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 16 wins & 32 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos11

    Our Favorite Moms from Film & TV
    Clip 1:37
    Our Favorite Moms from Film & TV
    The Rise of Will Smith
    Clip 3:44
    The Rise of Will Smith
    The Rise of Will Smith
    Clip 3:44
    The Rise of Will Smith
    Geoffrey Comebacks
    Clip 4:40
    Geoffrey Comebacks
    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: Honeymoon
    Clip 1:32
    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: Honeymoon
    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: Ew
    Clip 1:52
    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: Ew
    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: Come Home
    Clip 2:17
    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air: Come Home

    Photos530

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    Top Cast99+

    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Will Smith…
    • 1990–1996
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Philip Banks…
    • 1990–1996
    Alfonso Ribeiro
    Alfonso Ribeiro
    • Carlton Banks…
    • 1990–1996
    Karyn Parsons
    Karyn Parsons
    • Hilary Banks…
    • 1990–1996
    Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali
    • Ashley Banks…
    • 1990–1996
    Joseph Marcell
    Joseph Marcell
    • Geoffrey Butler…
    • 1990–1996
    Daphne Reid
    Daphne Reid
    • Vivian Banks…
    • 1993–1996
    Janet Hubert
    Janet Hubert
    • Vivian Banks
    • 1990–1996
    Ross Bagley
    Ross Bagley
    • Nicky Banks…
    • 1994–1996
    DJ Jazzy Jeff
    DJ Jazzy Jeff
    • Jazz
    • 1990–1996
    Nia Long
    Nia Long
    • Lisa Wilkes…
    • 1991–1995
    Vernée Watson
    Vernée Watson
    • Viola 'Vy' Smith
    • 1990–1995
    Tyra Banks
    Tyra Banks
    • Jackie Ames
    • 1993–1995
    John Petlock
    • Henry Furth…
    • 1990–1991
    Beverly Jackson
    • Nurse Avner…
    • 1990–1995
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Aunt Helen
    • 1991–1996
    Perry Moore
    • Tyriq Johnson
    • 1991–1995
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Hattie Banks
    • 1990–1995
    • Creators
      • Andy Borowitz
      • Susan Borowitz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews188

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Despite portraying himself as a charismatic, self-confident playboy, Will Smith has said that he was a shy, awkward teen who was very insecure about approaching and dating girls.
    • Goofs
      In many early episodes, Will Smith visibly mouths his co-stars' words before his lines come up.
    • Quotes
      • [Will's father came back into town, and then lied to Will about being around more and left. Phillip is trying to comfort him]
      • Will: Hey, you no what, you ain't got to do nothing, Uncle Phil. You know, ain't like I'm still five years old, you know? Ain't like I'm gonna be sitting every night asking my mom 'when's daddy coming home?' You know? Who needs him? Hey, he wasn't there to teach me how to shoot my first basket, but I learned it, didn't I? And I got pretty damn good at it too, didn't I, Uncle Phil?
      • Phillip Banks: Yeah, you did.
      • Will: Got to do my first date without him, right? I learned how to ride, I learned how to shave, I learned how to fight without him. I had *fourteen* great birthdays without him; he never even sent me a damn card. The hell with him!
      • [pause]
      • Will: I didn't need him then, I won't need him now.
      • Phillip Banks: Will...
      • Will: No, you know what, Uncle Phil? I'm gonna get through college without him, I'm gonna get a great job without him, I'm gonna marry me a beautiful honey and I'm having a whole bunch of kids. I'm gonna be a better father than he ever was. And I sure as hell don't need him for that, 'cause there ain't a damn thing he can teach me about how to love my kids!
      • [long pause; he's crying]
      • Will: How come he don't want me, man?
    • Crazy credits
      Bloopers are often shown during the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with David Letterman: Episode dated 7 September 1990 (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
      Written by Will Smith (as The Fresh Prince) and DJ Jazzy Jeff (uncredited)
      Performed by Will Smith (as The Fresh Prince)
      in association with A Touch of Jazz, Inc.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 10, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Prinz von Bel-Air
    • Filming locations
      • 251 N. Bristol Ave., Los Angeles, California, USA(establishing shots of the Banks' mansion)
    • Production companies
      • NBC Productions
      • Quincy Jones Entertainment
      • Quincy Jones-David Salzman Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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