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"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1990-1996

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"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990): Season 1: Episode 5 -- The time has come for the legendary Freshers Ball, and love is in the air... well, love, hate and quite a bit of sweat.
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990): Season 1: Episode 4 -- It's the morning after the oh-so disastrous night before: will Danny ever be able to redeem himself?
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990): Season 1: Episode 3 -- Becky is throwing the party of the year and, for Danny, it's turns out to be pretty unforgettable, and NOT in a good way.
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990): Season 1: Episode 2 -- Danny gets put in the 'overspill' with the depressing Fred, the larger-than-life Shane and the scary tomboy Scarlet.
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990): Season 1: Episode 1 -- For Danny it's the first day of freedom; a chance to reinvent himself; a fresh start... well, that was the plan at least.
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Overview

User Rating:
8.3/10   14,756 votes
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Creators:
Andy Borowitz
Susan Borowitz
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list
Release Date:
10 SZEPTEMBER 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Family more
Plot:
The Banks family, a respectable Californian family, take in a relative - Will Smith, a street-smart teenager from Philadelphia. The idea is to make him respectable, responsible and mature, but Will has got other plans... full summary
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 13 wins & 21 nominations more
User Comments:
A brilliant show more (85 total)
US TV Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 239:00 AMTBS To Thine Own Self Be Blue ... And Gold#5.22
Mon. Nov. 239:30 AMTBS For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll#5.25more

Cast

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Will Smith ... William 'Will' Smith / ... (147 episodes, 1990-1996)

Alfonso Ribeiro ... Carlton Banks / ... (144 episodes, 1990-1996)
James Avery ... Philip Banks / ... (142 episodes, 1990-1996)
Karyn Parsons ... Hilary Banks / ... (136 episodes, 1990-1996)

Tatyana Ali ... Ashley Banks / ... (134 episodes, 1990-1996)
Joseph Marcell ... Geoffrey / ... (125 episodes, 1990-1996)
Janet Hubert ... Vivian Banks / ... (70 episodes, 1990-1993)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
24 min (148 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Brazil:Livre | USA:TV-PG | UK:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (some episodes) | UK:12 (one episode) | UK:U (most episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes)
Filming Locations:
Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
NBC Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Will Smith's future wife 'Jada Pinkett-Smith' auditioned for a role of his girlfriend, Lisa, on his show, but was told she was too short. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the episode where Hilary poses for Playboy, Hilary's strap-on mic is visible on the back of her red dress when she, Will, and Carlton first enter the Playboy party. It is gone in subsequent scenes. more
Quotes:
Phillip Banks: What are you talking about? I weigh the same as I did in high school.
Will: Yeah, if you add up all four years.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hard Luck (2006) (V) more

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15 out of 21 people found the following comment useful.
A brilliant show, 21 JÚNIUS 2002
Author: jessie-8 from kent, England

This show is brilliant Will Smith's acting is fantastic.This is a great comedy that anyone can enjoy and definately something you don't want to miss.Highly Recommended. five stars

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