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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air S1E1 — The Fresh Prince Project
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air•Season 1•Episode 1

The Fresh Prince Project

7.9/10 · 1,765 votesSep 10, 199023 min

Ranked #5 of 25 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Aunt Vivian tries to mediate between her husband Philip and the newly arrived Will.

Directed byDebbie Allen
Written byAndy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz
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Cast7

Will Smith

Will Smith

Will Smith

James Avery

James Avery

Philip Banks

Janet Hubert

Janet Hubert

Vivian Banks

Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro

Carlton Banks

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Hilary Banks

Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali

Ashley Banks

Joseph Marcell

Joseph Marcell

Geoffrey Butler

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Andy Borowitz

Andy Borowitz

Writer

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Director

D

Debbie Easton

Hairstylist

D

Denise White Serrette

Script Supervisor

G

Gary Anderson

Editor

F

Freddie Rymond

Art Direction

D

Dina Lipton

Art Direction

S

Susan Borowitz

Writer

J

Joanne Curley-Kerner

Producer

Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken

Coordinating Producer

P

Pamela Oas Williams

Coordinating Producer

Steve Hoefer

Steve Hoefer

Production Assistant

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Episode Summary

"The Fresh Prince Project" is episode 1 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,765 votes, ranking #5 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Debbie Allen and written by Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, it aired on September 10, 1990.

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