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The Best Episodes of Bel-Air Season 1

Every episode of Bel-Air Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bel-Air Season 1!

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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 relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 1 - Dreams and Nightmares
    8.3/10(54 votes)

    #1 - Dreams and Nightmares

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Morgan Cooper
    Writers:Morgan Cooper, Rasheed Newson, Malcolm Spellman, T.J. Brady

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  2. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 2 - Keep Ya Head Up
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 3 - Yamacraw
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 4 - Canvass
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 5 - PA to LA
    5.8/10(9 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 6 - The Strength to Smile
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 7 - Payback's a B*tch
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 8 - No One Wins When the Family Feuds
    4.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - No One Wins When the Family Feuds

    S1:E8

    As the Banks family celebrates Will's birthday, his mom comes to visit, causing unexpected tension. The adults consider whether it's time to tell Will about his father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 9 - Can't Knock the Hustle
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Bel-Air Season 1 Episode 10 - Where To?
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Dreams and Nightmares" is the best rated episode of "Bel-Air" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Morgan Cooper and written by Morgan Cooper, Rasheed Newson, Malcolm Spellman, T.J. Brady, it aired on 2/13/2022. This episode is rated 1.4 points higher than the second-best, "Keep Ya Head Up".