The WORST episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Every episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air!

A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks, Aunt Vivian and three conceited cousins, Carlton, Hilary and Ashley - and butler Geoffrey. As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price.

Last Updated: 12/25/2025Network: NBCStatus: Ended
The Way We Were
star
6.67
547 votes

#1 - The Way We Were

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/3/1993

Series clips illustrate family recollections as the kids put together a scrapbook for Vivian and Philip, who want to renew their vows on their anniversary.

Writer: Michael Fry
Watch Now:Apple TV
I, Clownius
star
6.90
291 votes

#2 - I, Clownius

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/1996

He must be a crying-on-the-inside kind. A bomb-toting clown holds Philip ,Carlton and Will hostage.

Boxing Helena
star
6.99
335 votes

#3 - Boxing Helena

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/1996

Will's pride is on the ropes when a gorgeous boxing instructor KOs him at the gym.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Mike Soccio
Love in an Elevator
star
7.03
414 votes

#4 - Love in an Elevator

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/8/1995

Stuck and out of luck, Will spends his bachelor party trapped in an elevator with a feuding Carlton and Jazz.

I, Stank Horse
star
7.03
355 votes

#5 - I, Stank Horse

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/22/1996

Carlton and Hilary ride to the rescue when an aging racehorse is marked for that big paddock in the sky.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Tom Devanney
For Sale By Owner
star
7.04
417 votes

#6 - For Sale By Owner

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/16/1994

The Banks take a trip down memory lane when they're offered a tidy profit to sell the family house.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (2)
star
7.06
644 votes

#7 - Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (2)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/29/1990

Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?

Directors: Jeff Melman
Watch Now:Apple TV
Not, I Barbecue
star
7.09
389 votes

#8 - Not, I Barbecue

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/1995

Will and Carlton's double date ends unromantically when a big bruiser shows up looking for his squeeze.

Directors: Madeline Cripe
Hare Today...
star
7.10
340 votes

#9 - Hare Today...

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/1996

He's respected. He's admired. He has the hots for Vivian. The family minister gives one of his flock special attention.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Robert Bruce
Who's the Boss
star
7.11
483 votes

#10 - Who's the Boss

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/10/1994

Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Get a Job
star
7.14
410 votes

#11 - Get a Job

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1995

Chris Rock guest stars as a hot comedian and his u-g-l-y sister, Will's date for a night on the town.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
The Butler's Son Did It
star
7.15
362 votes

#12 - The Butler's Son Did It

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/1996

Geoffrey is overjoyed to meet the son he never knew he had. But Will isn't so sure about the guy.

Directors: Madeline Cripe
A Decent Proposal
star
7.15
419 votes

#13 - A Decent Proposal

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/13/1995

Mr. and Mrs. Smith? Will pops the question from his hospital room. And Lisa's answer is...

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Here Comes the Judge
star
7.16
558 votes

#14 - Here Comes the Judge

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/1992

Will gets arrested for numerous parking tickets as Phil runs for judge against incumbent Judge Robertson.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Bundle of Joy
star
7.18
509 votes

#15 - Bundle of Joy

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/25/1993

As Vivian's delivery date approaches, the family fantasizes about what the baby will mean to each of them: Ashley feels all but invisible, Geoffrey feels overwhelmed by the family's demands, and Vivian feels like she's having triplets.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
I, Whoops, There It Is
star
7.18
368 votes

#16 - I, Whoops, There It Is

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/15/1996

The blooper episode! Will takes fans behind the scenes to meet the cast and share their funniest flubs.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Hex and the Single Guy
star
7.18
486 votes

#17 - Hex and the Single Guy

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/1993

Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Reality Bites
star
7.20
502 votes

#18 - Reality Bites

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/1994

"Look here, you big orange Moby Dick." Will tangles with a grouchy whale who ditches a kiddie concert.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Fresh Prince: The Movie
star
7.22
552 votes

#19 - Fresh Prince: The Movie

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/1994

A mob killing, a bear and a pregnant backwoods belle. Will spins a tall tale to distract Jazz during a poker game.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
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Asses to Ashes
star
7.23
659 votes

#20 - Asses to Ashes

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/1992

Election results are in and Philip fights to remain cool amid lies by Judge Robertson, which prompt Will to confront the outspoken incumbent. Will Will go to far? Will he say what everyone is feeling? Will Judge Robertson be able to take it?

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Bryan Winter
The Alma Matter
star
7.24
532 votes

#21 - The Alma Matter

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/8/1993

Princeton accepts Will but rejects Carlton -- whose guardian angel helps him see the light.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Bryan Winter
I, Stank Hole in One
star
7.25
369 votes

#22 - I, Stank Hole in One

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/6/1996

Second bests: Hilary subs for Kathie Lee Gifford on TV and Will takes Carlton's spot in a golf tourney.

Directors: Werner Walian
Not With My Cousin You Don't
star
7.25
485 votes

#23 - Not With My Cousin You Don't

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/1995

Freakin' out! On the home intercom, Will and Carlton overhear Ashley talking about (gasp) sex.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1)
star
7.25
335 votes

#24 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1)

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/1996

Ka-boooom! That explosion you hear is Philip and Vivian's marriage after Philip decides to go into politics.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (1)
star
7.25
975 votes

#25 - Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (1)

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/1990

Carlton and Will, babe magnets. Who will be first to get a date for Hilary's Halloween party?

Directors: Jeff Melman
Watch Now:Apple TV