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The Best Episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6

Every episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 1 - Burnin' Down the House
    7.6/10(672 votes)

    #1 - Burnin' Down the House

    S6:E1

    While Carlton is away at a Young Republican camp, Will cooks up a flambe of a disaster on a night when an influential judge is coming to dinner, and Will can only make it through the night with the help of Geoffrey, and other plan is not to make Phil find out.

    Director:Madeline Cripe
    Writers:Adam Markowitz, Joel Madison

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  2. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 2 - Get a Job
    7.1/10(629 votes)

    #2 - Get a Job

    S6:E2

    In competition with Carlton, Will sets out to prove he's the best man for the job on Hilary's TV show by escorting a famous comedian's sister out on the town.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Mort Scrivner

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  3. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 3 - Stress Related
    7.2/10(607 votes)

    #3 - Stress Related

    S6:E3

    After learning a little something about initiative, Will jumps to Hilary's aid prior to a key business meeting at the station, meanwhile an unemployed Carlton subs for Philip on career day at Ashley's school.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Larry Wilmore

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  4. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 4 - Bourgie Sings the Blues
    7.2/10(648 votes)

    #4 - Bourgie Sings the Blues

    S6:E4

    The thrill is gone for "runaway yuppie" Carlton, who can't handle another disappointment, let alone his long-awaited Princeton interview.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Tom Devanney

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  5. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 5 - The Script Formerly Known As...
    7.3/10(638 votes)

    #5 - The Script Formerly Known As...

    S6:E5

    Will decides to book a juror dismissed from Philip's big show-biz madam sex-scandal case for Hilary's show, which results in embarrassment for Judge Banks and some annoying apologies from Will and Hilary.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson

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  6. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 6 - Not, I Barbecue
    7.7/10(666 votes)

    #6 - Not, I Barbecue

    S6:E6

    Will and Carlton's double date ends unromantically when a big bruiser shows up looking for his squeeze.

    Director:Madeline Cripe
    Writers:Matt Tarses, Kandace Yvette Williams

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  7. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 7 - Not With My Cousin You Don't
    7.4/10(649 votes)

    #7 - Not With My Cousin You Don't

    S6:E7

    Freakin' out! On the home intercom, Will and Carlton overhear Ashley talking about sex.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Adam Markowitz

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  8. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 8 - Viva Lost Wages
    7.3/10(631 votes)

    #8 - Viva Lost Wages

    S6:E8

    Carlton is on a roll in Vegas, celebrating his birthday at the gaming tables with Will in tow but suddenly the tables turn, and the duo enter a dance contest to recoup their losses.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Robert Bruce

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  9. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 9 - There's the Rub (1)
    7.5/10(615 votes)

    #9 - There's the Rub (1)

    S6:E9

    Hilary and Carlton volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving, while the extended family fills up on holiday treats.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Joel Madison

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  10. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 10 - There's the Rub (2)
    7.5/10(605 votes)

    #10 - There's the Rub (2)

    S6:E10

    Will and Philip are arrested at a massage parlor on Thanksgiving. Hilary and Carlton get a lesson in humility at the homeless shelter.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Joel Madison

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  11. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 11 - I, Ooh, Baby, Baby
    7.2/10(589 votes)

    #11 - I, Ooh, Baby, Baby

    S6:E11

    Hilary's show has its national premiere. What more could she possibly want? How about a baby?

    Director:Alfonso Ribeiro
    Writers:Adam Markowitz, Tom Devanney

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  12. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 12 - Boxing Helena
    7.4/10(641 votes)

    #12 - Boxing Helena

    S6:E12

    Will's pride is on the ropes when a gorgeous boxing instructor KOs him at the gym.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Michael Soccio

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  13. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 13 - I, Clownius
    7.1/10(629 votes)

    #13 - I, Clownius

    S6:E13

    It's no laughing matter when a bomb-toting clown holds Philip hostage in the courtroom on the day of the showbiz madam's sentencing.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 14 - Breaking Up is Hard To Do (1)
    7.3/10(597 votes)

    #14 - Breaking Up is Hard To Do (1)

    S6:E14

    Ka-boooom! That explosion you hear is Philip and Vivian's marriage after Philip decides to go into politics.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Lisa Rosenthal

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  15. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 15 - Breaking Up is Hard To Do (2)
    7.1/10(599 votes)

    #15 - Breaking Up is Hard To Do (2)

    S6:E15

    Breaking up may not be so hard to do for an angry Vivian, but when Philip finds he's lost without her, Will and Carlton conspire to reunite them.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Lisa Rosenthal

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  16. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 16 - I, Bowl Buster
    7.3/10(602 votes)

    #16 - I, Bowl Buster

    S6:E16

    After being accepted at Princeton, a worried Carlton changes his life plans and retreats to a place where everybody knows his name - the bowling alley.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Michael Soccio

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  17. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 17 - The Butler's Son Did It
    7.2/10(619 votes)

    #17 - The Butler's Son Did It

    S6:E17

    Geoffrey's life changes overnight when a man claiming to be his long-lost son shows up and charms everyone - except Will, who discovers the guy's not what he seems. Meanwhile, Hilary starts writing her autobiography, and an early childhood photo reveals a shocking secret.

    Director:Madeline Cripe
    Writer:Lisa Rosenthal

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  18. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 18 - Hare Today...
    7.1/10(603 votes)

    #18 - Hare Today...

    S6:E18

    The church's widowed reverend is a man of esteemed reputation, but not in the eyes of Will - who spies him making a play for Aunt Vivian.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Robert Bruce

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  19. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 19 - I, Whoops, There It Is
    7.3/10(630 votes)

    #19 - I, Whoops, There It Is

    S6:E19

    Dick Clark has a cameo on this backstage outing that has Will Smith visiting with series stars and screening series bloopers.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writers:Tanya Ward, Mary Beth Pemberton

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  20. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 20 - I, Stank Horse
    7.2/10(588 votes)

    #20 - I, Stank Horse

    S6:E20

    Philip expects Ashley to decline an offer for what he considers a degrading role in an ad by a director who could also give her a recommendation to a top New York school.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Tom Devanney

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  21. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 21 - I, Stank Hole in One
    7.6/10(612 votes)

    #21 - I, Stank Hole in One

    S6:E21

    On Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Hilary subs for Gifford but doesn't see eye-to-eye with co-host Philbin. Meanwhile, Will subs for Carlton in a golf tourney and gets buddy-buddy with Philip, making Carlton jealous.

    Director:Werner Walian
    Writers:Matt Tarses, Michael Soccio

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  22. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 22 - Eye, Tooth
    7.7/10(664 votes)

    #22 - Eye, Tooth

    S6:E22

    William Shatner stars as Hilary's talk-show guest, but Will must find a way to beam him from the dentist's chair to the set. Meanwhile, Hilary's show treks to New York and Ashley insists on tagging along.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Adam Markowitz

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  23. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 23 - I, Done (1)
    8.0/10(738 votes)

    #23 - I, Done (1)

    S6:E23

    The mansion's for sale and everybody's in the fast lane... except Will, who's stuck on life's soft shoulder.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Jeff Pollack

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  24. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 6 Episode 24 - I, Done (2)
    9.0/10(1135 votes)

    #24 - I, Done (2)

    S6:E24

    The Banks move out. The Jeffersons are about to move in. And Will turns out the lights.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Jeff Pollack

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Burnin' Down the House" is the best rated episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" season 6. It scored 7.6/10 based on 672 votes. Directed by Madeline Cripe and written by Adam Markowitz, Joel Madison, it aired on 9/18/1995. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Get a Job".