Episodes 24

1 How I Spent My Summer Vacation

September 14, 1992

24m

Will returns home from spending the summer in Philadelphia with a new look that doesn't sit well with Uncle Phil.

2 Will Gets Committed

September 21, 1992

24m

When the Banks family returns to its former neighborhood to help old friends after a destructive city-wide riot, Vivian reveals a surprise to Philip.

3 That's No Lady, That's My Cousin

September 28, 1992

24m

Enrolled at the newly coed Bel-Air Prep, Ashley begins dressing to entice guys, using Will's preferences in women as her examples.

4 Hilary Gets a Job

October 5, 1992

24m

Hilary gets a job reporting weather on television.

5 Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe

October 12, 1992

24m

Carlton prepares for a dinner date with his former girlfriend, Cindy (Lark Voorhees), forgiving her for rejecting him several months earlier, but when she arrives with a newborn baby named Carlton Jr., the entire Banks family is stunned.

6 P.S. I Love You

October 24, 1992

24m

While Philip entertains rude, senile Judge Robertson, Will accepts expensive gifts from Lindsey Simon, a rich classmate who wants to buy his affection.

7 Here Comes the Judge

October 26, 1992

24m

Will gets arrested for numerous parking tickets as Phil runs for judge against incumbent Judge Robertson.

8 Boyz in the Woods

November 5, 1992

24m

Philip takes Will and Carlton on a camping trip that turns out to be a disaster when snow traps the unhappy campers.

9 A Night at the Oprah

November 9, 1992

24m

The Bankses appear on Oprah's show and fail to invite Will on-stage, which may cause Philip to lose the election.

10 Asses to Ashes

November 16, 1992

24m

Election results are in and Philip fights to remain cool amid lies by Judge Robertson, which prompt Will to confront the outspoken incumbent. Will Will go to far? Will he say what everyone is feeling? Will Judge Robertson be able to take it?

11 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

November 23, 1992

23m

At Vivian's Lamaze class, Will cozies up to a pregnant sportswriter, who takes him to a game - and delivers more than just fun.

12 The Cold War

December 7, 1992

24m

When Vivian quarantines Will and Carlton in the backyard pool house after both are stricken with contagious colds, they spend the night arguing over a girl that Will stole from Carlton.

13 Mommy Nearest

December 14, 1992

24m

Will tries to tell his mother that he doesn't want to return to Philadelphia with her after his high school graduation.

14 Winner Takes Off

January 4, 1993

24m

Geoffrey humiliates himself by insulting the Banks family and quitting his job when Will and Carlton trick him into thinking he has won millions of dollars in the lottery.

15 Robbing the Banks

January 18, 1993

24m

Philip is quick to judge an ex-con Will urged him to hire as a handyman and temporary assistant after the house is robbed.

16 Bundle of Joy

January 25, 1993

21m

As Vivian's delivery date approaches, the family fantasizes about what the baby will mean to each of them: Ashley feels all but invisible, Geoffrey feels overwhelmed by the family's demands, and Vivian feels like she's having triplets.

17 The Best Laid Plans

February 1, 1993

24m

When Monique refuses to have sex until she's married, Will stages a mock wedding ceremony with D.J. Jazzy Jeff as the preacher.

18 The Alma Matter

February 8, 1993

24m

Depressed and suicidal over having ruined his chances of attending Princeton University, Carlton is visited by his Guardian Angel, who shows him how awful the Banks family would be if he weren't alive.

19 Just Say Yo

February 15, 1993

24m

Will learns a sobering lesson after Carlton pops the wrong pills from Will's locker, mistaking amphetamines for vitamins, and winds up in hospital.

20 The Baby Comes Out

February 22, 1993

23m

Vivian's baby is a week late, but family members and her visiting sisters are nowhere to be found when it's time to rush to the hospital.

21 You Bet Your Life

March 1, 1993

24m

Heavyweight boxing champ Riddick Brown wreaks havoc with Carlton's mind and Will's face at a funky cafe-casino in Nevada, where the cousins have stopped on their way to check out a college for Will.

22 Ain't No Business Like Show Business

April 12, 1993

24m

Will lands a spot in a comedy showcase after accompanying a comic friend to an audition.

23 The Way We Were

May 3, 1993

24m

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.

24 Six Degrees of Graduation

May 10, 1993

24m

Vy anticipates Will's graduation with enthusiasm, but there may be discord when she learns Will is failing music. To pass his music class, Will must sing at the graduation ceremony - with a class of eight-year-olds.

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