About
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
Cast
Jabari Banks
as Will Smith
Adrian Holmes
as Phillip Banks
Cassandra Freeman
as Vivian Banks
Jimmy Akingbola
as Geoffrey Thompson
Olly Sholotan
as Carlton Banks
Coco Jones
as Hilary Banks
Akira Akbar
as Ashley Banks
Simone Joy Jones
as Lisa Wilkes
Jordan L. Jones
as Jazz
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
Season two picks up with Will at a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence. He juggles this while navigating his home life with the Banks family and trying to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season.
Season 3
Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil deal with some marital trouble, and Hilary experiences some turbulence in her love life too. Carlton and Ashley go through their own growing pains -- and self-discovery.
Season 4
In season four, Will tries to balance the fun and excitement of senior year with the expectations that have brought him to this moment. Carlton tests his own resolve as he deals with the fallout of some very big decisions that could threaten his future. Together, both boys will help each other through this pivotal time in their lives. An unexpected power shift will threaten the brotherhood between Phil and Geoffrey, whose loyalties to the Banks family will be tested. Viv struggles with reinventing herself as she looks at motherhood from a different perspective. It's Ashley's freshman year in high school and she's working through a rebellious phase but quickly learns that the status quo may no longer serve her. Hilary goes on a journey of self-exploration.
Episodes
Season 1
Dreams and Nightmares
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
Keep Ya Head Up
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
Yamacraw
Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.
Canvass
The Banks family rallies around Uncle Phil to ramp up his campaign. Will’s past starts to catch up to him, and he finds help in an unexpected place.
PA to LA
When Will’s friend Tray visits, his loyalty to Philly is put to the test. The Banks family supports Hilary by hosting an influencer event.
The Strength to Smile
The Banks family supports Lisa when they host an event in memory of her mother at the mansion. Will puts his feelings of mistrust aside and steps up to the plate for the Bankses and Lisa.
Payback's a B*tch
Will and Carlton throw a house party at the Banks mansion. When Phil unexpectedly shows up at Viv's art event, their relationship is shaken by a lack of trust. Hilary stands up to Kylo after he posts a video of her without her consent.
No One Wins When the Family Feuds
As the Banks family celebrates Will's birthday, his mom comes to visit, causing unexpected tension. The adults consider whether it's time to tell Will about his father.
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