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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 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
    8.7/10(114 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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    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #2 - 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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    8.6/10(102 votes)

    #3 - 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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    8.5/10(105 votes)

    #4 - 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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    8.3/10(104 votes)

    #5 - Pivot

    S3:E2

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

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    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Des Moran
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    8.2/10(139 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Excellence Is Everywhere
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #8 - Getting Personal

    S3:E5

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

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Let the Best Man Win
    8.0/10(125 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Pursuit of Happiness
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    #12 - Pursuit of Happiness

    S2:E8

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

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    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(167 votes)

    #13 - Baby, I'm Back

    S3:E1

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

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    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(108 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(85 votes)

    #16 - Out All Night

    S3:E4

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

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    Director:Nick Copus
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    7.9/10(90 votes)

    #17 - 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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    7.9/10(77 votes)

    #18 - 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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    7.8/10(78 votes)

    #19 - 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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    7.7/10(195 votes)

    #20 - 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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    7.7/10(141 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Where To?
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Where To?

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(110 votes)

    #23 - Under Pressure

    S2:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Keep Ya Head Up
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Baggage" is the best rated episode of "Bel-Air". It scored 8.7/10 based on 114 votes. Directed by Morgan Cooper and written by Justin Calen-Chenn, Colin Waite, it aired on 8/22/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dreams and Nightmares".