Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Bel-Air, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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.
Will’s father shows up and tells the truth about where he’s been, exposing a long-buried secret.
LynetteCullen
Apr 2, 2022
Carlton brought tears to my eyes. Idk why tf I’m crying.
★ 7.7/10
(585 votes)
#2
Yamacraw
S1:E3
Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.
edsonrafaell
Feb 18, 2022
I loved seeing Aunt Viv defending Will like that.
★ 7.7/10
(182 votes)
#3
A Fresh Start
S2:E1
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
MikloATL
Feb 26, 2023
What sweater is Will wearing when he’s talking to Doc on the phone?
★ 7.3/10
(546 votes)
#4
Keep Ya Head Up
S1:E2
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
edsonrafaell
Feb 17, 2022
It's just getting better and better.
★ 7.3/10
(301 votes)
#5
The Strength to Smile
S1:E6
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.
★ 7.3/10
(264 votes)
#6
Can't Knock the Hustle
S1:E9
The Banks family goes to church. Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.
TheConcept95
Mar 27, 2022
Those fellowship people look mighty familiar......Nice treat.
★ 7.2/10
(718 votes)
#7
Dreams and Nightmares
S1:E1
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
wickedjoker
Feb 14, 2022
So I was a little hesitant to watch this series. I was a big fan of the original series and love com...
★ 7.2/10
(255 votes)
#8
No One Wins When the Family Feuds
S1:E8
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.
wolfkin
Mar 17, 2022
Overly dramatic but that's exactly what this show is. This again is what I came for. Looks like we m...
★ 7.1/10
(274 votes)
#9
Payback's a B*tch
S1:E7
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.
wolfkin
Mar 13, 2022
What a horribly titled episode. ZERO payback at all. Zero results from previous payback. It really g...
★ 6.9/10
(350 votes)
#10
PA to LA
S1:E5
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.
JeanEats
Feb 26, 2022
It's crazy how much "Tray" looks like the original Tray... Don Cheadle!
★ 6.6/10
(413 votes)
#11
Canvass
S1:E4
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.
Omid25NN
Feb 20, 2022
Did Geoffrey just order a mob hit on someone? :O
★ 0.0/10
#12
Speaking Truth
S2:E2
Will alienates himself from the Bel-Air basketball team and finds appealing opportunities in love and basketball with the help of some new South LA friends.
★ 0.0/10
#13
Compromised
S2:E3
When Ashley's favorite teacher is fired, Will goes to great lengths to help her out and leaves Carlton in an uncomfortable position
★ 0.0/10
#14
Don't Kill My Vibe
S2:E4
After the protest, Will is suspended from the Bel-Air basketball team and looks to join an AAU team with Phil’s permission. Carlton deals with the fallout from the protest.
★ 0.0/10
#15
Excellence Is Everywhere
S2:E5
Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.
★ 0.0/10
#16
Let the Best Man Win
S2:E6
Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad. Meanwhile, Will considers accepting the Founder’s Award nomination.
★ 0.0/10
#17
Under Pressure
S2:E7
External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder’s Award.
★ 0.0/10
#18
Pursuit of Happiness
S2:E8
Will discovers the truth about his teammate’s absence, making him question his future. Carlton spirals out of control.
★ 0.0/10
#19
Just Like Old Times
S2:E9
Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith. Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he’s entangled himself in.
JRoorda
Apr 28, 2023
Carlton and his whole storyline is the worst part of this show
★ 0.0/10
#20
Don't Look Back
S2:E10
The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award and Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way.
jarvis-4381273
Apr 29, 2023
Carton really just needs therapy!
★ 0.0/10
#21
Baby, I'm Back
S3:E1
The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future.
ScorpiaLovesMedia
Jan 13, 2025
I get that V is hurt n all but throwing it all into C's face like that was not cool. V needs some pr...
★ 0.0/10
#22
Pivot
S3:E2
Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club and it's nothing like they expected.
Smatthew
Sep 15, 2024
Same drama, just a different season.
Glad the show is back regardless.
looks like it'll be a dir...
★ 0.0/10
#23
True Colors
S3:E3
Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a new client.
★ 0.0/10
#24
Out All Night
S3:E4
Will and Carlton feel the pressure of running "Blackcess"; everyone rallies around Hilary.
★ 0.0/10
#25
Getting Personal
S3:E5
Viv and Phil celebrate their anniversary, but something seems off between them.
★ 0.0/10
#26
Baggage
S3:E6
Will brings his parents, Vy and Lou, together to heal the past; Carlton sees a new side of Amira.
007alex
Aug 23, 2024
Geoffrey vs Geoffrey, didn't see that coming.
★ 0.0/10
#27
Black Lotus
S3:E7
Viv and Phil spend some quality time together at a resort in Mexico; Will is stuck in a hard place between his family and chosen family.
TheConcept95
Dec 2, 2024
[spoiler]The other shoe has dropped. By boy Carlton can't catch a break [/spoiler]
★ 0.0/10
#28
Gimme a Break
S3:E8
Will's secret participation gets revealed, putting him at odds with Carlton over what "Blackccess" truly means to each of them.
★ 0.0/10
#29
Family Matters
S3:E9
Will, Carlton and Lisa try to heal after witnessing a friend's overdose; Hilary prepares for her wedding; Geoffrey reveals the truth to Frederick.
★ 0.0/10
#30
Save the Best for Last
S3:E10
The Bankses and family support Hilary during her wedding day in Martha's Vineyard; Will and Carlton work with Drew on "Blackccess."
Jaysonsosweet
Nov 26, 2024
3mn of episode, and I already know she left the damn fucking thing at Jazz's, and that the wedding w...
★ 6.6/10
(413 votes)
#1
Canvass
S1:E4
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.
Omid25NN
Feb 20, 2022
Did Geoffrey just order a mob hit on someone? :O
★ 6.9/10
(350 votes)
#2
PA to LA
S1:E5
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.
JeanEats
Feb 26, 2022
It's crazy how much "Tray" looks like the original Tray... Don Cheadle!
★ 7.1/10
(274 votes)
#3
Payback's a B*tch
S1:E7
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.
wolfkin
Mar 13, 2022
What a horribly titled episode. ZERO payback at all. Zero results from previous payback. It really g...
★ 7.2/10
(718 votes)
#4
Dreams and Nightmares
S1:E1
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
wickedjoker
Feb 14, 2022
So I was a little hesitant to watch this series. I was a big fan of the original series and love com...
★ 7.2/10
(255 votes)
#5
No One Wins When the Family Feuds
S1:E8
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.
wolfkin
Mar 17, 2022
Overly dramatic but that's exactly what this show is. This again is what I came for. Looks like we m...
★ 7.3/10
(546 votes)
#6
Keep Ya Head Up
S1:E2
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
edsonrafaell
Feb 17, 2022
It's just getting better and better.
★ 7.3/10
(301 votes)
#7
The Strength to Smile
S1:E6
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.
★ 7.3/10
(264 votes)
#8
Can't Knock the Hustle
S1:E9
The Banks family goes to church. Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.
TheConcept95
Mar 27, 2022
Those fellowship people look mighty familiar......Nice treat.
★ 7.7/10
(585 votes)
#9
Yamacraw
S1:E3
Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.
edsonrafaell
Feb 18, 2022
I loved seeing Aunt Viv defending Will like that.
★ 7.7/10
(182 votes)
#10
A Fresh Start
S2:E1
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
MikloATL
Feb 26, 2023
What sweater is Will wearing when he’s talking to Doc on the phone?
★ 8.0/10
(339 votes)
#11
Where To?
S1:E10
Will’s father shows up and tells the truth about where he’s been, exposing a long-buried secret.
LynetteCullen
Apr 2, 2022
Carlton brought tears to my eyes. Idk why tf I’m crying.
★ 7.2/10
(718 votes)
Dreams and Nightmares
S1:E1
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
wickedjoker
Feb 14, 2022
So I was a little hesitant to watch this series. I was a big fan of the original series and love com...
★ 7.3/10
(546 votes)
Keep Ya Head Up
S1:E2
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
edsonrafaell
Feb 17, 2022
It's just getting better and better.
★ 7.7/10
(585 votes)
Yamacraw
S1:E3
Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.
edsonrafaell
Feb 18, 2022
I loved seeing Aunt Viv defending Will like that.
★ 6.6/10
(413 votes)
Canvass
S1:E4
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.
Omid25NN
Feb 20, 2022
Did Geoffrey just order a mob hit on someone? :O
★ 6.9/10
(350 votes)
PA to LA
S1:E5
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.
JeanEats
Feb 26, 2022
It's crazy how much "Tray" looks like the original Tray... Don Cheadle!
★ 7.3/10
(301 votes)
The Strength to Smile
S1:E6
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.
★ 7.1/10
(274 votes)
Payback's a B*tch
S1:E7
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.
wolfkin
Mar 13, 2022
What a horribly titled episode. ZERO payback at all. Zero results from previous payback. It really g...
★ 7.2/10
(255 votes)
No One Wins When the Family Feuds
S1:E8
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.
wolfkin
Mar 17, 2022
Overly dramatic but that's exactly what this show is. This again is what I came for. Looks like we m...
★ 7.3/10
(264 votes)
Can't Knock the Hustle
S1:E9
The Banks family goes to church. Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.
TheConcept95
Mar 27, 2022
Those fellowship people look mighty familiar......Nice treat.
★ 8.0/10
(339 votes)
Where To?
S1:E10
Will’s father shows up and tells the truth about where he’s been, exposing a long-buried secret.
LynetteCullen
Apr 2, 2022
Carlton brought tears to my eyes. Idk why tf I’m crying.
★ 7.7/10
(182 votes)
A Fresh Start
S2:E1
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
MikloATL
Feb 26, 2023
What sweater is Will wearing when he’s talking to Doc on the phone?
★ 0.0/10
Speaking Truth
S2:E2
Will alienates himself from the Bel-Air basketball team and finds appealing opportunities in love and basketball with the help of some new South LA friends.
★ 0.0/10
Compromised
S2:E3
When Ashley's favorite teacher is fired, Will goes to great lengths to help her out and leaves Carlton in an uncomfortable position
★ 0.0/10
Don't Kill My Vibe
S2:E4
After the protest, Will is suspended from the Bel-Air basketball team and looks to join an AAU team with Phil’s permission. Carlton deals with the fallout from the protest.
★ 0.0/10
Excellence Is Everywhere
S2:E5
Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.
★ 0.0/10
Let the Best Man Win
S2:E6
Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad. Meanwhile, Will considers accepting the Founder’s Award nomination.
★ 0.0/10
Under Pressure
S2:E7
External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder’s Award.
★ 0.0/10
Pursuit of Happiness
S2:E8
Will discovers the truth about his teammate’s absence, making him question his future. Carlton spirals out of control.
★ 0.0/10
Just Like Old Times
S2:E9
Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith. Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he’s entangled himself in.
JRoorda
Apr 28, 2023
Carlton and his whole storyline is the worst part of this show
★ 0.0/10
Don't Look Back
S2:E10
The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award and Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way.
jarvis-4381273
Apr 29, 2023
Carton really just needs therapy!
★ 0.0/10
Baby, I'm Back
S3:E1
The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future.
ScorpiaLovesMedia
Jan 13, 2025
I get that V is hurt n all but throwing it all into C's face like that was not cool. V needs some pr...
★ 0.0/10
Pivot
S3:E2
Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club and it's nothing like they expected.
Smatthew
Sep 15, 2024
Same drama, just a different season.
Glad the show is back regardless.
looks like it'll be a dir...
★ 0.0/10
True Colors
S3:E3
Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a new client.
★ 0.0/10
Out All Night
S3:E4
Will and Carlton feel the pressure of running "Blackcess"; everyone rallies around Hilary.
★ 0.0/10
Getting Personal
S3:E5
Viv and Phil celebrate their anniversary, but something seems off between them.
★ 0.0/10
Baggage
S3:E6
Will brings his parents, Vy and Lou, together to heal the past; Carlton sees a new side of Amira.
007alex
Aug 23, 2024
Geoffrey vs Geoffrey, didn't see that coming.
★ 0.0/10
Black Lotus
S3:E7
Viv and Phil spend some quality time together at a resort in Mexico; Will is stuck in a hard place between his family and chosen family.
TheConcept95
Dec 2, 2024
[spoiler]The other shoe has dropped. By boy Carlton can't catch a break [/spoiler]
★ 0.0/10
Gimme a Break
S3:E8
Will's secret participation gets revealed, putting him at odds with Carlton over what "Blackccess" truly means to each of them.
★ 0.0/10
Family Matters
S3:E9
Will, Carlton and Lisa try to heal after witnessing a friend's overdose; Hilary prepares for her wedding; Geoffrey reveals the truth to Frederick.
★ 0.0/10
Save the Best for Last
S3:E10
The Bankses and family support Hilary during her wedding day in Martha's Vineyard; Will and Carlton work with Drew on "Blackccess."
Jaysonsosweet
Nov 26, 2024
3mn of episode, and I already know she left the damn fucking thing at Jazz's, and that the wedding w...
Carlton brought tears to my eyes. Idk why tf I’m crying.