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The Best Episodes of Bel-Air

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Every episode of Bel-Air ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Bel-Air!

The Best Episodes of Bel-Air

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...

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  1. Background image for Baggage
    8.6/10(116 votes)

    #1 - Baggage

    S3:E6

    Will brings his parents, Vy and Lou, together to heal the past; Carlton sees a new side of Amira.

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  2. Background image for Save the Best for Last
    8.6/10(103 votes)

    #2 - 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."

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  3. Background image for True Colors
    8.5/10(108 votes)

    #3 - True Colors

    S3:E3

    Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a new client.

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  4. Background image for Pivot
    8.3/10(106 votes)

    #4 - Pivot

    S3:E2

    Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club and it's nothing like they expected.

    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Des Moran
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  5. Background image for Don't Look Back
    8.2/10(140 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Where To?
    8.1/10(353 votes)

    #6 - Where To?

    S1:E10

    Will’s father shows up and tells the truth about where he’s been, exposing a long-buried secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(90 votes)

    #7 - Getting Personal

    S3:E5

    Viv and Phil celebrate their anniversary, but something seems off between them.

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  9. Background image for Excellence Is Everywhere
    8.0/10(126 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Pursuit of Happiness
    8.0/10(114 votes)

    #9 - Pursuit of Happiness

    S2:E8

    Will discovers the truth about his teammate’s absence, making him question his future. Carlton spirals out of control.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Baby, I'm Back
    8.0/10(169 votes)

    #10 - Baby, I'm Back

    S3:E1

    The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future.

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  12. Background image for Don't Kill My Vibe
    7.9/10(125 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Just Like Old Times
    7.9/10(109 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Yamacraw
    7.8/10(598 votes)

    #13 - Yamacraw

    S1:E3

    Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Out All Night
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    #14 - Out All Night

    S3:E4

    Will and Carlton feel the pressure of running "Blackcess"; everyone rallies around Hilary.

    Director:Nick Copus
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  16. Background image for Black Lotus
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for Gimme a Break
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Let the Best Man Win
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for A Fresh Start
    7.6/10(197 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. Background image for Speaking Truth
    7.6/10(143 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Under Pressure
    7.6/10(112 votes)

    #20 - Under Pressure

    S2:E7

    External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder’s Award.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Family Matters
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Dreams and Nightmares
    7.3/10(768 votes)

    #22 - Dreams and Nightmares

    S1:E1

    A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.

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  24. Background image for Keep Ya Head Up
    7.3/10(561 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Strength to Smile
    7.3/10(312 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Can't Knock the Hustle
    7.3/10(275 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Baggage" is the best rated episode of "Bel-Air". It scored 8.6/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Morgan Cooper and written by Justin Calen-Chenn, Colin Waite, it aired on 8/22/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Save the Best for Last".