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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air S3E23 — The Way We Were
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air•Season 3•Episode 23

The Way We Were

6.2/10 · 649 votesMay 3, 199324 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 3•−1.3 vs season avg

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Series clips illustrate family recollections as the kids put together a scrapbook for Vivian and Philip, who want to renew their vows on their anniversary.

Directed byMaynard C. Virgil I
Written byMichael Fry
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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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Susan Borowitz

Executive Consultant

C

Carol McCoo

Hairstylist

J

Joann Kozloff

Makeup Artist

W

Winifred Hervey

Executive Producer

M

Monica Swann

Casting

M

Mattie Caruthers

Script Supervisor

M

Maynard C. Virgil I

Director

B

Bryan Winter

Co-Producer

A

Alan Okazaki

Assistant Art Director

M

Michael Fry

Writer

R

Rich Blankinship

Editor

E

Efrem Seeger

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Way We Were" is episode 23 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 3. It scored 6.2/10 from 649 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Maynard C. Virgil I and written by Michael Fry, it aired on May 3, 1993.

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