The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 's Most Unforgettable Episodes

Obviously we want to start from the beginning, as the first episode gave us a peek at what the series would become. Despite everyone’s first impressions, we always knew Will had great potential.

It’s our first introduction to Will’s musical partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff, as his knucklehead best friend Jazz. Uncle Phil tossing him out of the house never got old.

This is where Carlton learns that his wealth and privilege won’t save him from the racism Black people have been dealing with since the beginning of time. It’s also where every learns you don’t mess with Aunt Viv.

Anyone who’s ever cooked Thanksgiving dinner knows you have to start hours, or even days, in advance. The kids learn this lesson the hard, and hilarious, way.

Throughout Season 1, we heard about Uncle Phil’s past and knew there was more to him than a buttoned up lawyer. However, it wasn’t until Episode 22 that we got a full picture of just how badass he is. This needs to be a plot in Bel Air Season 3.

Every TV series set in southern California has an earthquake episode. This one is particularly funny as it exposes just how little Will and his girlfriend Kathleen know about one another. Shoutout to the legendary Tisha Campbell.

When you mention Fresh Prince, there are a few scenes that fans instantly start talking about. Aunt Viv’s spectacular dance audition is one of those classic moments.

Kudos to the entire cast, as they showcased how beautiful the comedy could be when it drop the laughs and got real.

The Season 4 premiere marks Daphne Maxwell-Reid’s first appearance as Aunt Viv, and stands as a soft reboot for the show. The kids are older and the problems are both funnier and more serious.

The Carlton whose innocence was broken in “Mistaken Identity” is now much more mature and aware of who he is. It’s fantastic to see him stand up for himself against this bully.

In his own words, Will Smith described this scene as the moment that the late, great James Avery taught him how to really be an actor.

This two-parter features Ashley’s singing career and subsequent big head, but it’s really about Will and Carlton as her back up dancers.

Alfonso Ribeiro doesn’t get enough credit for the acting work he did during the series’ six seasons. Yes he was a great dancer, but Carlton had so many moving scenes that highlighted his expertise as a veteran actor.

Let’s be honest, we never really thought Lisa and Will were right for each other. The best thing that came out of their relationship was this appearance from Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford, reprising their legendary roles as George and Louise Jefferson.

It’s always fun to see Uncle Phil loosen up. It’s especially humorous when it’s Will he gets him to unravel. It makes sense that only Will can cheer him up after an old friend disappoints him.

Throughout six seasons and a recast, Phil and Vivian were the model of Black love, so it was so jarring to see them temporarily split. Thankfully, it was a sitcom and everything worked out by the end of the second episode.

The minute Independence Day was a huge hit, we knew the end was near. It was obvious Will Smith was headed for superstardom. All we wanted was for the show to give us satisfying closure for the family, and everyone involved nailed it.