The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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Created by Andy Borowitz, Susan 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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