The essential episodes of Bel-Air
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Bel-Air — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
- 02
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
- 03
Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
The Banks family goes to church. Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.
- 09
Will’s father shows up and tells the truth about where he’s been, exposing a long-buried secret.
- 10
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
- 11
The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future.
- 12
Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club and it's nothing like they expected.
- 13
Will and Carlton feel the pressure of running "Blackcess"; everyone rallies around Hilary.
- 14
Will and Carlton start their senior year at Bel-Air Academy, forcing them to begin considering their next steps post-graduation.
- 15
As senior year comes to an end, everyone in the Banks family faces big changes -- ones that bring new places and unexpected reunions.
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