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: 6/14/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
The Way We Were
star
6.55
493 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
6.75
251 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
6.90
297 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
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (2)
star
6.93
554 votes

#4 - 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
I, Stank Horse
star
6.96
314 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
Love in an Elevator
star
6.96
368 votes

#6 - 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.

For Sale By Owner
star
7.01
370 votes

#7 - 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
Hare Today...
star
7.01
296 votes

#8 - 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
7.05
429 votes

#9 - 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
Not, I Barbecue
star
7.06
352 votes

#10 - 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
The Butler's Son Did It
star
7.06
318 votes

#11 - 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
Here Comes the Judge
star
7.06
479 votes

#12 - 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
Get a Job
star
7.08
347 votes

#13 - 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
I, Whoops, There It Is
star
7.09
324 votes

#14 - 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
7.12
419 votes

#15 - 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
A Decent Proposal
star
7.12
363 votes

#16 - 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
Bundle of Joy
star
7.14
440 votes

#17 - 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
Reality Bites
star
7.15
439 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
7.15
490 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
Watch Now:Apple TV
Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (1)
star
7.15
830 votes

#20 - 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
The Alma Matter
star
7.17
471 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
Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy
star
7.17
972 votes

#22 - Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1990

Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.

Directors: Jeff Melman
Watch Now:Apple TV
Kiss My Butler
star
7.17
805 votes

#23 - Kiss My Butler

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/5/1990

Happy birthday Geoffrey! For a gift, Will tries matchmaking, then falls for Geoffrey's date himself.

Directors: Rita Rogers Blye
Writer: Sandy Frank
Watch Now:Apple TV
Asses to Ashes
star
7.18
576 votes

#24 - 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
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1)
star
7.19
298 votes

#25 - 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