The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990 | 6 seasons | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Why it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.9/10) and it held its audience for several seasons. A strong pick for the weekend.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.9/10 from 3K viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerStrong
6 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
596K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
HuluRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Created by Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz
- Will SmithWill Smith
- James AveryPhilip Banks
- Daphne Maxwell ReidVivian Banks
- Alfonso RibeiroCarlton Banks
- Karyn ParsonsHilary Banks
- Tatyana AliAshley Banks
- Joseph MarcellGeoffrey Butler
- Ross BagleyNicky Banks