The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Influence goes both ways.

Created by Susan Borowitz, Andy Borowitz

On NBC

1990–19966 seasons148 episodes23 min7.9 / 10

A warm, exuberant family sitcom built on the collision of street-smart charm with upper-class pretension, sustained by genuine affection beneath the comedy.

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.

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  • Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Does The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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