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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
Pilot Episode
Mon, Sep 10, 1990 30 mins
In the series pilot, Will (Will Smith) arrives in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood to live with relatives. Vivian: Janet Hubert. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro. Geoffrey: Joseph Marcell. Hilary: Karyn Parsons. Philip: James Avery. Margaret: Helen Page Camp.
Episode 2
Bang the Drum Ashley
Mon, Sep 17, 1990 30 mins
Will (Will Smith) becomes instrumental in convincing fledgling violinist Ashley to march to the beat of a different drummer. Madame Chatchka: Bette Ford. Ashley: Tatyana M. Ali. Philip: James Avery. Jazz: Jeff Townes.
Episode 3
Clubba Hubba
Mon, Sep 24, 1990 30 mins
The guys tutor Will in the social graces he needs to impress the daughter (Victoria Rowell) of a country-club bigwig (Richard Roundtree). Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro. Hilary: Karyn Parsons. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 4
Not with My Pig, You Don't
Mon, Oct 1, 1990 30 mins
A visit from Grandma and Grandpa Banks (Virginia Capers, Gilbert Lewis) enables Will to liven up Uncle Philip's dull image for a reporter profiling the community leader. Philip: James Avery. Ms. Klein: Kathy Griffin. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 5
Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy
Mon, Oct 8, 1990 30 mins
Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray (Don Cheadle) who, to Vivian and Phillip's dismay, warms up to Hilary (Karyn Parsons). Vivian: Janet Hubert. Philip: James Avery. Will: Will Smith. Geoffrey: Joseph Marcell.
Episode 6
Mistaken Identity
Mon, Oct 15, 1990 30 mins
Carlton's Bel-Air address is of no help when he and Will (Will Smith) are apprehended on suspicion of car theft. Sergeant: Dan Desmond. Policeman: Hank Azaria. Philip: James Avery. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro.
Episode 7
Def Poet's Society
Mon, Oct 22, 1990 30 mins
Will is moved by the words---and the girls---at an after-school poetry club. Christina: A.J. Johnson. Jazz: Jeff Townes. Ned: Jonathan Emerson. Elizabeth: Laurel Moglen. Will: Will Smith. Geoffrey: Joseph Marcell.
Episode 8
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect
Mon, Oct 29, 1990 30 mins
Part 1 of two. Will and Carlton go to the mall to find dates for Hilary's Halloween happening. Bo Jackson and Quincy Jones have cameos. Melinda: Paris Vaughn. Cindy: Tyler Collins. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 9
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect
Mon, Oct 29, 1990 30 mins
Conclusion. Carlton's date is unmasked and a mysterious stranger appears at the Halloween party. Melinda: Paris Vaughn. Cindy: Tyler Collins. Will: Will Smith. Hilary: Karyn Parsons.
Episode 10
Kiss My Butler
Mon, Nov 5, 1990 30 mins
The family schemes to show Geoffrey a grand time on his birthday, complete with breakfast in bed and a British nanny (Naomi Campbell). Geoffrey: Joseph Marcell. Will: Will Smith. Vivian: Janet Hubert-Whitten.
Episode 11
Courting Disaster
Mon, Nov 12, 1990 30 mins
The future of Bel-Air Academy's new gym rides on basketball star Will, who jumps through hoops to outdo Carlton. Isiah Thomas has a cameo. Coach: Dave Florek. Thorvald: Bill Cort. O'Donnell: Ron Perkins. Jazz: Jeffrey A. Townes. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 12
Talking Turkey
Mon, Nov 19, 1990 30 mins
A holiday visit from Will's taskmaster mother (Vernee Watson-Johnson) puts the kibosh on conspicuous consumption and puts the kids to work preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Ned: Jonathan Emerson. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 13
Knowledge Is Power
Mon, Nov 26, 1990 30 mins
Will uses the knowledge that Hilary (Karyn Parsons) has dropped out of school to make her his personal gofer. Toni: Lisa Fuller. Kimmy: Sarah Buxton. Cindy: Beverly Jackson. Will: Will Smith. Philip: James Avery.
Episode 14
Day Damn One
Mon, Dec 3, 1990 30 mins
Carlton is surprised when freshman Will (Will Smith) carves a cozy niche for himself at Bel-Air Academy. Dr. Oates: James Tolkan. Kellogg: Michael Weiner. Fellows: Jonathan Emerson. Simon: Patrick Van Horn.
Episode 15
Deck the Halls
Mon, Dec 10, 1990 30 mins
Boxing champ Evander Holyfield appears as one of the Banks' neighbors, some of whom object to Will's garish Christmas decorations. Reagan Impersonator: John Roarke. Vic: Taylor Negron. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 16
Lucky Charm
Mon, Jan 7, 1991 30 mins
Will's slick tips and financial advice pay off in good luck for a superstitious client being wooed by Philip. Jameson: Tom O'Rourke. Leonard: Sandy Frank. Henry: John Petlock. Gladys: Diane Racine. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 17
Ethnic Tip
Mon, Jan 14, 1991 30 mins
A failing grade in history prompts Will to challenge a curriculum lacking in black history---and an instructor to teach it.
Episode 18
Young and the Restless
Mon, Jan 21, 1991 30 mins
A visit from Grandma (Virginia Capers) has the family scrambling to make her comfortable, but she'd rather attend a concert with Will. Will: Will Smith. Philip: James Avery. Hilary: Karyn Parsons. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro.
Episode 19
It Had to Be You
Mon, Feb 4, 1991 30 mins
Will has girl problems after a date with Jazz's sister (Vivica A. Fox), who's ready to pick out her china pattern before the night is over. Jazz: Jeff Townes. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro. Hilary: Karyn Parsons. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 20
Nice Lady
Mon, Feb 11, 1991 30 mins
Will is on his best behavior for visiting royalty, which includes the seemingly demure Lady Penelope (Sherrie Krenn). Lord Fowler: William Glover. Otis: Tony Longo. Bouncer: William Upton. Tough: Melvin Jones. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 21
Love at First Fight
Mon, Feb 18, 1991 30 mins
A scholarship student (Jasmine Guy) is introduced to Will, opening up a new world of fun---to divert her from her studies. Will: Will Smith. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro. Vivian: Janet Hubert-Whitten. Geoffrey: Joseph Marcell.
Episode 22
Banks Shot
Mon, Feb 25, 1991 30 mins
Will crawls to Philip for help after sneaking out on the town and getting hustled by sleazy pool sharks. Charlie the Mack: J.D. Hall. Fred: Hugh Dane. Gloria: Angela Gordon. Louie: Jeff Chayette. Philip: James Avery.
Episode 23
72 Hours
Mon, Mar 11, 1991 30 mins
On a bet with Will, Carlton tries to survive in Jazz's rough neighborhood by parading as a financial consultant. Slick: Miguel Nunez. Jazz: Jeff Townes. Tiny: "Tiny" Lister Jr. Chuck: J'vonne Pearson. Will: Will Smith.
Episode 24
Just Infatuation
Mon, Apr 29, 1991 30 mins
Teen idol Little T (R&B singer Tevin Campbell) surprises Ashley on her birthday with a song---and an invitation for a date. Lee: Ron Fassler. Ashley: Tatyana M. Ali. Will: Will Smith. Hilary: Karyn Parsons. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro.
Episode 25
Working It Out
Mon, May 6, 1991 30 mins
Rap's Queen Latifah plays Hilary's new actress boss, who wants Will as her boy toy---or Hilary's glamorous job is over. Hilary: Karyn Parsons. Will: Will Smith. Jazz: Jeff Townes. Geoffrey: Joseph Marcell. Carlton: Alfonso Ribeiro.
