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9.7/10 (3510 votes)
#1

Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse

S4:E24

Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.

8.0/10 (738 votes)
#2

Will Goes a-Courtin'

S4:E6

When Phillip sues Will and Carlton for unpaid rent, two different versions of the dispute are aired - neither entirely truthful.

7.9/10 (689 votes)
#3

Home is Where the Heart Attack Is

S4:E10

Will sneaks greasy, high-fat foods to Philip after he promises to diet and exercise, then blames himself when Philip has a heart attack.

7.7/10 (693 votes)
#4

All Guts, No Glory

S4:E3

Registration day finds Will signing up for no-brainer classes, plus one that might truly challenge him - a philosophy course he takes to meet a girl.

7.7/10 (660 votes)
#5

It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...

S4:E5

After Will's friends guys rib Carlton about being a virgin, Miss Right appears and sweeps Carlton off his feet. Elsewhere, Geoffrey confesses a secret of his own.

7.7/10 (689 votes)
#6

Blood is Thicker Than Mud

S4:E8

A bro with dough? Carlton's upper-class upbringing may make him unwelcome at a black fraternity.

7.7/10 (664 votes)
#7

M is for the Many Things She Gave Me

S4:E22

It's double trouble for Will when Philip's old flame visits with her daughter, who's attracted to Will.

7.6/10 (599 votes)
#8

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2)

S4:E2

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

7.6/10 (679 votes)
#9

Hex and the Single Guy

S4:E7

Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.

7.6/10 (651 votes)
#10

Sleepless in Bel-Air

S4:E14

Will pays for putting off studying for a midterm until the last minute, and Ashley pays for staying out late on her first date.

7.6/10 (626 votes)
#11

You'd Better Shop Around

S4:E19

A car dealer hires Will, then persuades him to drop out of college.

7.5/10 (678 votes)
#12

Fresh Prince After Dark

S4:E9

Will breaks a date with Jackie to accompany Hilary to a Playboy Mansion reception for weather reporters being photographed for the magazine.

7.5/10 (653 votes)
#13

Stop Will! In the Name of Love

S4:E18

A Valentine's double date finds Will treating Ashley like a kid and Ashley demanding r-e-s-p-e-c-t.

7.4/10 (691 votes)
#14

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)

S4:E1

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

7.4/10 (656 votes)
#15

Father of the Year

S4:E4

Stuck with caring for Nicky for the day, Will soon discovers the benefits of baby-sitting: he's suddenly a big man on campus with the women so long as he poses as a single dad.

7.4/10 (662 votes)
#16

'Twas the Night Before Christening

S4:E13

Vivian promises god-motherhood of her child to both of her sisters, while Will hatches a harebrained scheme to get Boyz II Men to perform at baby Nicky's christening.

7.4/10 (651 votes)
#17

The Harder They Fall

S4:E21

Will finds himself stranded in a mountain forest with his new girlfriend's disagreeable father after they parachute out of his disabled plane.

7.3/10 (639 votes)
#18

Take My Cousin... Please

S4:E11

On academic probation, Will schemes to improve his grades by fixing up a newly divorced English professor with Hilary, who soon finds fault with the man, further jeopardizing Will's academic future.

7.3/10 (624 votes)
#19

Who's the Boss

S4:E15

Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.

7.3/10 (619 votes)
#20

The Ol' Ball and Chain

S4:E20

Jazz's bride has a couple of teensy character flaws: She's a convict. And she puts the moves on Will.

7.2/10 (649 votes)
#21

You've Got to Be a Football Hero

S4:E12

Will uses booze to prove his manliness while competing with a hulking football hero who wants to score points with Jackie, and his fraternity brothers leave drunken Will in a cemetery, where he is haunted. Meanwhile, Ashley learns that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

7.2/10 (646 votes)
#22

When You Hit Upon a Star

S4:E17

Will becomes a jet-setter while dating a pop star.

7.1/10 (615 votes)
#23

I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams

S4:E16

Bird is the word when Carlton, ULA's peacock mascot, is kidnapped by a rival school before the big game.

7.1/10 (612 votes)
#24

Mother's Day

S4:E23

Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.

6.6/10 (678 votes)
#25

For Sale by Owner

S4:E25

A stranger makes a generous offer for the Banks estate, which prompts the family to reminisce about their good times there.

6.6/10 (678 votes)
#1

For Sale by Owner

S4:E25

A stranger makes a generous offer for the Banks estate, which prompts the family to reminisce about their good times there.

7.1/10 (615 votes)
#2

I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams

S4:E16

Bird is the word when Carlton, ULA's peacock mascot, is kidnapped by a rival school before the big game.

7.1/10 (612 votes)
#3

Mother's Day

S4:E23

Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.

7.2/10 (649 votes)
#4

You've Got to Be a Football Hero

S4:E12

Will uses booze to prove his manliness while competing with a hulking football hero who wants to score points with Jackie, and his fraternity brothers leave drunken Will in a cemetery, where he is haunted. Meanwhile, Ashley learns that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

7.2/10 (646 votes)
#5

When You Hit Upon a Star

S4:E17

Will becomes a jet-setter while dating a pop star.

7.3/10 (639 votes)
#6

Take My Cousin... Please

S4:E11

On academic probation, Will schemes to improve his grades by fixing up a newly divorced English professor with Hilary, who soon finds fault with the man, further jeopardizing Will's academic future.

7.3/10 (624 votes)
#7

Who's the Boss

S4:E15

Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.

7.3/10 (619 votes)
#8

The Ol' Ball and Chain

S4:E20

Jazz's bride has a couple of teensy character flaws: She's a convict. And she puts the moves on Will.

7.4/10 (691 votes)
#9

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)

S4:E1

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

7.4/10 (656 votes)
#10

Father of the Year

S4:E4

Stuck with caring for Nicky for the day, Will soon discovers the benefits of baby-sitting: he's suddenly a big man on campus with the women so long as he poses as a single dad.

7.4/10 (662 votes)
#11

'Twas the Night Before Christening

S4:E13

Vivian promises god-motherhood of her child to both of her sisters, while Will hatches a harebrained scheme to get Boyz II Men to perform at baby Nicky's christening.

7.4/10 (651 votes)
#12

The Harder They Fall

S4:E21

Will finds himself stranded in a mountain forest with his new girlfriend's disagreeable father after they parachute out of his disabled plane.

7.5/10 (678 votes)
#13

Fresh Prince After Dark

S4:E9

Will breaks a date with Jackie to accompany Hilary to a Playboy Mansion reception for weather reporters being photographed for the magazine.

7.5/10 (653 votes)
#14

Stop Will! In the Name of Love

S4:E18

A Valentine's double date finds Will treating Ashley like a kid and Ashley demanding r-e-s-p-e-c-t.

7.6/10 (599 votes)
#15

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2)

S4:E2

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

7.6/10 (679 votes)
#16

Hex and the Single Guy

S4:E7

Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.

7.6/10 (651 votes)
#17

Sleepless in Bel-Air

S4:E14

Will pays for putting off studying for a midterm until the last minute, and Ashley pays for staying out late on her first date.

7.6/10 (626 votes)
#18

You'd Better Shop Around

S4:E19

A car dealer hires Will, then persuades him to drop out of college.

7.7/10 (693 votes)
#19

All Guts, No Glory

S4:E3

Registration day finds Will signing up for no-brainer classes, plus one that might truly challenge him - a philosophy course he takes to meet a girl.

7.7/10 (660 votes)
#20

It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...

S4:E5

After Will's friends guys rib Carlton about being a virgin, Miss Right appears and sweeps Carlton off his feet. Elsewhere, Geoffrey confesses a secret of his own.

7.7/10 (689 votes)
#21

Blood is Thicker Than Mud

S4:E8

A bro with dough? Carlton's upper-class upbringing may make him unwelcome at a black fraternity.

7.7/10 (664 votes)
#22

M is for the Many Things She Gave Me

S4:E22

It's double trouble for Will when Philip's old flame visits with her daughter, who's attracted to Will.

7.9/10 (689 votes)
#23

Home is Where the Heart Attack Is

S4:E10

Will sneaks greasy, high-fat foods to Philip after he promises to diet and exercise, then blames himself when Philip has a heart attack.

8.0/10 (738 votes)
#24

Will Goes a-Courtin'

S4:E6

When Phillip sues Will and Carlton for unpaid rent, two different versions of the dispute are aired - neither entirely truthful.

9.7/10 (3510 votes)
#25

Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse

S4:E24

Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.

7.4/10 (691 votes)

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)

S4:E1

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

7.6/10 (599 votes)

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2)

S4:E2

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

7.7/10 (693 votes)

All Guts, No Glory

S4:E3

Registration day finds Will signing up for no-brainer classes, plus one that might truly challenge him - a philosophy course he takes to meet a girl.

7.4/10 (656 votes)

Father of the Year

S4:E4

Stuck with caring for Nicky for the day, Will soon discovers the benefits of baby-sitting: he's suddenly a big man on campus with the women so long as he poses as a single dad.

7.7/10 (660 votes)

It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...

S4:E5

After Will's friends guys rib Carlton about being a virgin, Miss Right appears and sweeps Carlton off his feet. Elsewhere, Geoffrey confesses a secret of his own.

8.0/10 (738 votes)

Will Goes a-Courtin'

S4:E6

When Phillip sues Will and Carlton for unpaid rent, two different versions of the dispute are aired - neither entirely truthful.

7.6/10 (679 votes)

Hex and the Single Guy

S4:E7

Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.

7.7/10 (689 votes)

Blood is Thicker Than Mud

S4:E8

A bro with dough? Carlton's upper-class upbringing may make him unwelcome at a black fraternity.

7.5/10 (678 votes)

Fresh Prince After Dark

S4:E9

Will breaks a date with Jackie to accompany Hilary to a Playboy Mansion reception for weather reporters being photographed for the magazine.

7.9/10 (689 votes)

Home is Where the Heart Attack Is

S4:E10

Will sneaks greasy, high-fat foods to Philip after he promises to diet and exercise, then blames himself when Philip has a heart attack.

7.3/10 (639 votes)

Take My Cousin... Please

S4:E11

On academic probation, Will schemes to improve his grades by fixing up a newly divorced English professor with Hilary, who soon finds fault with the man, further jeopardizing Will's academic future.

7.2/10 (649 votes)

You've Got to Be a Football Hero

S4:E12

Will uses booze to prove his manliness while competing with a hulking football hero who wants to score points with Jackie, and his fraternity brothers leave drunken Will in a cemetery, where he is haunted. Meanwhile, Ashley learns that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

7.4/10 (662 votes)

'Twas the Night Before Christening

S4:E13

Vivian promises god-motherhood of her child to both of her sisters, while Will hatches a harebrained scheme to get Boyz II Men to perform at baby Nicky's christening.

7.6/10 (651 votes)

Sleepless in Bel-Air

S4:E14

Will pays for putting off studying for a midterm until the last minute, and Ashley pays for staying out late on her first date.

7.3/10 (624 votes)

Who's the Boss

S4:E15

Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.

7.1/10 (615 votes)

I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams

S4:E16

Bird is the word when Carlton, ULA's peacock mascot, is kidnapped by a rival school before the big game.

7.2/10 (646 votes)

When You Hit Upon a Star

S4:E17

Will becomes a jet-setter while dating a pop star.

7.5/10 (653 votes)

Stop Will! In the Name of Love

S4:E18

A Valentine's double date finds Will treating Ashley like a kid and Ashley demanding r-e-s-p-e-c-t.

7.6/10 (626 votes)

You'd Better Shop Around

S4:E19

A car dealer hires Will, then persuades him to drop out of college.

7.3/10 (619 votes)

The Ol' Ball and Chain

S4:E20

Jazz's bride has a couple of teensy character flaws: She's a convict. And she puts the moves on Will.

7.4/10 (651 votes)

The Harder They Fall

S4:E21

Will finds himself stranded in a mountain forest with his new girlfriend's disagreeable father after they parachute out of his disabled plane.

7.7/10 (664 votes)

M is for the Many Things She Gave Me

S4:E22

It's double trouble for Will when Philip's old flame visits with her daughter, who's attracted to Will.

7.1/10 (612 votes)

Mother's Day

S4:E23

Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.

9.7/10 (3510 votes)

Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse

S4:E24

Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.

6.6/10 (678 votes)

For Sale by Owner

S4:E25

A stranger makes a generous offer for the Banks estate, which prompts the family to reminisce about their good times there.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
4 ★ 7.5 25
★ 9.7 Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse
★ 6.6 For Sale by Owner
3 ★ 7.5 24
★ 8.8 Just Say Yo
★ 6.3 The Way We Were
1 ★ 7.5 25
★ 8.5 Mistaken Identity
★ 6.3 Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (1)
2 ★ 7.5 24
★ 8.2 Strip-Tease for Two
★ 7.2 Granny Gets Busy
6 ★ 7.4 24
★ 8.9 I, Done (2)
★ 7.1 Get a Job
5 ★ 7.4 25
★ 8.5 Bullets Over Bel-Air
★ 6.6 Love in an Elevator