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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. 8.6/10(110 votes)

    #1 - Baggage

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    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. 8.6/10(98 votes)

    #2 - Save the Best for Last

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    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. 8.5/10(100 votes)

    #3 - Pivot

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    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
  4. 8.5/10(100 votes)

    #4 - True Colors

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    S3:E3

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

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  5. 8.3/10(135 votes)

    #5 - Don't Look Back

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    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:N/A
  6. 8.2/10(83 votes)

    #6 - Getting Personal

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    S3:E5

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

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  8. 8.1/10(121 votes)

    #7 - Excellence Is Everywhere

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.1/10(122 votes)

    #8 - Let the Best Man Win

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    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:N/A
  10. 8.1/10(163 votes)

    #9 - Baby, I'm Back

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    S3:E1

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

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  11. 8.0/10(345 votes)

    #10 - Where To?

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.0/10(119 votes)

    #11 - Don't Kill My Vibe

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.0/10(109 votes)

    #12 - Pursuit of Happiness

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    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:N/A
  14. 8.0/10(81 votes)

    #13 - Out All Night

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    S3:E4

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

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    Director:Nick Copus
  15. 8.0/10(86 votes)

    #14 - Black Lotus

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    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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  16. 7.9/10(106 votes)

    #15 - Just Like Old Times

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.9/10(74 votes)

    #16 - Gimme a Break

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    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. 7.8/10(190 votes)

    #17 - A Fresh Start

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    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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  19. 7.8/10(75 votes)

    #18 - Family Matters

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    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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  20. 7.7/10(594 votes)

    #19 - Yamacraw

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    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:N/A
  21. 7.7/10(136 votes)

    #20 - Speaking Truth

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  22. 7.7/10(107 votes)

    #21 - Under Pressure

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    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:N/A
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  23. 7.3/10(759 votes)

    #22 - Dreams and Nightmares

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    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. 7.3/10(556 votes)

    #23 - Keep Ya Head Up

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    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:N/A
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  25. 7.3/10(307 votes)

    #24 - The Strength to Smile

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  26. 7.3/10(269 votes)

    #25 - Can't Knock the Hustle

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    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Baggage" is the best rated episode of "Bel-Air". It scored 8.6/10 based on 110 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".