Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
The best episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" season 4 is "Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)", rated 7.4/10 from 687 user votes. It was directed by Shelley Jensen and written by Gary H. Miller. "Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)" aired on 9/20/1993 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2)".
Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Gary H. Miller
Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Gary H. Miller
Registration day finds Will signing up for no-brainer classes, plus one that might truly challenge him - a philosophy course he takes to meet a girl.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Maiya Williams
Stuck with caring for Nicky for the day, Will soon discovers the benefits of baby-sitting: he's suddenly a big man on campus with the women so long as he poses as a single dad.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
After Will's friends guys rib Carlton about being a virgin, Miss Right appears and sweeps Carlton off his feet. Elsewhere, Geoffrey confesses a secret of his own.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Zuckerman
When Phillip sues Will and Carlton for unpaid rent, two different versions of the dispute are aired - neither entirely truthful.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Bill Boulware
Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Pitlik, Barry Gurstein
A bro with dough? Carlton's upper-class upbringing may make him unwelcome at a black fraternity.
Director: Chuck Vinson
Writer: Devon Shepard
Will breaks a date with Jackie to accompany Hilary to a Playboy Mansion reception for weather reporters being photographed for the magazine.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky
Will sneaks greasy, high-fat foods to Philip after he promises to diet and exercise, then blames himself when Philip has a heart attack.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky
On academic probation, Will schemes to improve his grades by fixing up a newly divorced English professor with Hilary, who soon finds fault with the man, further jeopardizing Will's academic future.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Zuckerman
Will uses booze to prove his manliness while competing with a hulking football hero who wants to score points with Jackie, and his fraternity brothers leave drunken Will in a cemetery, where he is haunted. Meanwhile, Ashley learns that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Bill Boulware
Vivian promises god-motherhood of her child to both of her sisters, while Will hatches a harebrained scheme to get Boyz II Men to perform at baby Nicky's christening.
Director: Eddie Gorodetsky
Writer: Samm-Art Williams
Will pays for putting off studying for a midterm until the last minute, and Ashley pays for staying out late on her first date.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Maiya Williams
Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Pitlik, Barry Gurstein
Bird is the word when Carlton, ULA's peacock mascot, is kidnapped by a rival school before the big game.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Zuckerman, Bill Boulware
Will becomes a jet-setter while dating a pop star.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Michael Soccio
A Valentine's double date finds Will treating Ashley like a kid and Ashley demanding r-e-s-p-e-c-t.
Director: Maynard C. Virgil I
Writer: N/A
A car dealer hires Will, then persuades him to drop out of college.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: K. Snyder, Devon Shepard
Jazz's bride has a couple of teensy character flaws: She's a convict. And she puts the moves on Will.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Rich Hosek, Arnold Rudnick
Will finds himself stranded in a mountain forest with his new girlfriend's disagreeable father after they parachute out of his disabled plane.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Devon Shepard
It's double trouble for Will when Philip's old flame visits with her daughter, who's attracted to Will.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Gary H. Miller
Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.
Director: Madeline Cripe
Writer: Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Zuckerman, Bill Boulware
A stranger makes a generous offer for the Banks estate, which prompts the family to reminisce about their good times there.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: Harrison Boyd