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The Worst Episodes of Bel-Air

Every episode of Bel-Air ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.

Genre:Drama
Network:Peacock

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Bel-Air" is "Canvass", rated 6.6/10 from 414 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Canvass" aired on 2/17/2022 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "PA to LA".

  • Canvass
    6.6/10 414 votes

    #1 - Canvass

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • PA to LA
    6.9/10 349 votes

    #2 - PA to LA

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Payback's a B*tch
    7.1/10 277 votes

    #3 - Payback's a B*tch

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/10/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No One Wins When the Family Feuds
    7.1/10 254 votes

    #4 - No One Wins When the Family Feuds

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Compromised
    7.2/10 124 votes

    #5 - Compromised

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2023

    When Ashley's favorite teacher is fired, Will goes to great lengths to help her out and leaves Carlton in an uncomfortable position

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Keep Ya Head Up
    7.3/10 544 votes

    #6 - 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

  • The Strength to Smile
    7.3/10 298 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Can't Knock the Hustle
    7.3/10 263 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Dreams and Nightmares
    7.4/10 737 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Under Pressure
    7.5/10 105 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Yamacraw
    7.8/10 584 votes

    #11 - 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

  • A Fresh Start
    7.8/10 185 votes

    #12 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Speaking Truth
    7.8/10 134 votes

    #13 - 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

  • Just Like Old Times
    7.8/10 102 votes

    #14 - 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

  • Don't Kill My Vibe
    7.9/10 117 votes

    #15 - 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

  • Excellence Is Everywhere
    7.9/10 119 votes

    #16 - 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

  • Pursuit of Happiness
    7.9/10 107 votes

    #17 - 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

  • Where To?
    8.0/10 338 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Let the Best Man Win
    8.0/10 121 votes

    #19 - 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

  • Don't Look Back
    8.3/10 130 votes

    #20 - 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

  • Baby, I'm Back
    8.4/10 108 votes

    #21 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gimme a Break
    8.4/10 43 votes

    #22 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Out All Night
    8.5/10 51 votes

    #23 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Black Lotus
    8.6/10 50 votes

    #24 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pivot
    8.7/10 64 votes

    #25 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A