The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

Comedy, Family 23m

79^%

User
Score

7.9/10

Influence goes both ways.

Overview

Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.

Andy Borowitz

Creator

Susan Borowitz

Creator

Top Billed Cast

Will Smith

James Avery

Philip Banks

Alfonso Ribeiro

Carlton Banks

Karyn Parsons

Hilary Banks

Tatyana Ali

Ashley Banks

Joseph Marcell

Geoffrey Butler

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Vivian Banks

Janet Hubert

Vivian Banks

Ross Bagley

Nicky Banks

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Jazz

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Reviews

A review by Peter89Spencer

Written on March 9, 2020

After the end of the 80s and right in the beginning of the 90s, we had a whole new kind of comedy show. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was something new in the sitcom world, something 'fresh'.
It was also the same show that catapulted Will Smith to fame.
And while every episode was funny, it also made awareness to serious issues; racial discrimination, gun violence and Will's issue with his father (tha...

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