8.8/1081 votesLoading...#1 - Save the Best for Last
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2024
The Bankses and family support Hilary during her wedding day in Martha's Vineyard; Will and Carlton work with Drew on "Blackccess."
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Carla Banks Waddles
8.7/1097 votesLoading...#2 - Baggage
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2024
Will brings his parents, Vy and Lou, together to heal the past; Carlton sees a new side of Amira.
Director: Morgan Cooper
Writer: Justin Calen-Chenn, Colin Waite
8.6/1090 votesLoading...#3 - True Colors
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2024
Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a new client.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Carla Banks Waddles, Julian Johnson
8.4/1090 votesLoading...#4 - Pivot
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2024
Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club and it's nothing like they expected.
Director: John Scott
Writer: Des Moran
8.4/1074 votesLoading...#5 - Getting Personal
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2024
Viv and Phil celebrate their anniversary, but something seems off between them.
Director: Keesha Sharp
Writer: Andy Reaser, Ephraim Salaam
8.3/10135 votesLoading...#6 - Don't Look Back
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2023
The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award and Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way.
Director: N/A
Writer: Daniela Gaj
8.2/10144 votesLoading...#7 - Baby, I'm Back
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2024
The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future.
Director: Keesha Sharp
Writer: Janeika James, Jasheika James
8.2/1058 votesLoading...#8 - Family Matters
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2024
Will, Carlton and Lisa try to heal after witnessing a friend's overdose; Hilary prepares for her wedding; Geoffrey reveals the truth to Frederick.
Director: Christine Swanson
Writer: Janeika James, Jasheika James
8.1/1073 votesLoading...#9 - Out All Night
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2024
Will and Carlton feel the pressure of running "Blackcess"; everyone rallies around Hilary.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Felicia Pride
8.0/10342 votesLoading...#10 - Where To?
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2022
Will’s father shows up and tells the truth about where he’s been, exposing a long-buried secret.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10118 votesLoading...#11 - Don't Kill My Vibe
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/16/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10120 votesLoading...#12 - Excellence Is Everywhere
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2023
Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10122 votesLoading...#13 - Let the Best Man Win
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2023
Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad. Meanwhile, Will considers accepting the Founder’s Award nomination.
Director: Stacey Muhammad
Writer: N/A
8.0/10108 votesLoading...#14 - Pursuit of Happiness
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2023
Will discovers the truth about his teammate’s absence, making him question his future. Carlton spirals out of control.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: N/A
8.0/1065 votesLoading...#15 - Gimme a Break
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2024
Will's secret participation gets revealed, putting him at odds with Carlton over what "Blackccess" truly means to each of them.
Director: Rachel Raimist
Writer: Andy Reaser
7.9/1078 votesLoading...#16 - Black Lotus
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2024
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.
Director: Mo McRae
Writer: Des Moran, Felicia Pride
7.8/10189 votesLoading...#17 - A Fresh Start
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2023
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
Director: Dale Stern
Writer: Carla Banks Waddles
7.8/10105 votesLoading...#18 - Just Like Old Times
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10589 votesLoading...#19 - Yamacraw
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2022
Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: N/A
7.7/10136 votesLoading...#20 - Speaking Truth
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/2/2023
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10106 votesLoading...#21 - Under Pressure
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2023
External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder’s Award.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10747 votesLoading...#22 - Dreams and Nightmares
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/2022
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
Director: Morgan Cooper
Writer: Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, T.J. Brady, Rasheed Newson
7.3/10548 votesLoading...#23 - Keep Ya Head Up
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2022
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10303 votesLoading...#24 - The Strength to Smile
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10266 votesLoading...#25 - Can't Knock the Hustle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2022
The Banks family goes to church. Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Bel-Air
Every episode of Bel-Air ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Peacock
Best Episodes Summary
"Save the Best for Last" is the best rated episode of "Bel-Air". It scored 8.8/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Nick Copus and written by Carla Banks Waddles, it aired on 9/5/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Baggage".