The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince Project
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1990-09-10
Synopsis
Aunt Vivian tries to mediate between her husband Philip and the newly arrived Will.
Pilot desk note
From the desk: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air opens its catalog run with “The Fresh Prince Project” (1990-09-10). Will Smith's launchpad and a sitcom that could still drop the smile for a punch. Aunt Viv recast discourse and the reunion special industrial complex.
In the series
This episode is part of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996) on NBC.
West Philadelphia → Bel-Air — star vehicle that became a language.
Key cast
- Will Smith as Will Smith
- James Avery as Philip Banks
- Janet Hubert as Vivian Banks
- Daphne Maxwell Reid as Vivian Banks
- Alfonso Ribeiro as Carlton Banks
- Karyn Parsons as Hilary Banks