Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Episodes3/26/2021
Every once in a while, however, the show would take a break from get rich quick schemes and Uncle Phils pool hustling acumen and go so far as to tackle a serious issue.
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Epdes Series Tampered GenerallyEarly issue episodes of the series tampered generally in the subjects of race and prejudice, exposing the Banks family to incidents of racial intolerance, both from outside and within the household.In fact, Fresh Prince went as far as to tackle issues like sexism, drug and alcohol abuse, and gun violence teaching us all important lessons in the process.Episodes like these were sandwiched between those involving Will and Jazzs efforts to appear on a game show or Carlton enduring Tom Jones hallucination to maintain the levity of the show and to keep the laughs coming.![]() And, every time, the point would land oftentimes in the form of a big speech, heartfelt scene, or, in one instance, a pretty powerful explosion into tears by Mr. Smith himself. (You remember what Im talking about.) Heres a quick look at a few times Fresh Prince had a little more to say than usual. Mistaken Identity Episode: Season 1, Episode 6 Issue: Racism Basic premise: Will and Carlton are pulled over and arrested while driving Uncle Phils business associates fancy car. The big moment: Carlton, having grown up without experiencing racial profiling, struggled to come to terms with his race being the impetus for the officers suspicion. Guess Whos Coming to Marry Episode: Season 2, Episode 6 Issue: Racism Basic premise: Wills mother takes issue when her sister decides to marry a white man. The big moment: When she eventually overcomes her prejudice, of course. She Aint Heavy Episode: Season 2, Episode 8 Issue: Body image Basic premise: Will is resistant to date a girl he has dynamite chemistry with (Queen Latifah, playing her second character on the series) because she is overweight. The big moment: Will and Queen Latifahs eyes lock from across the room while both of their noses are stocked with straws, and the former learns that hes been a shallow jag. Home Is Where the Heart Attack Is Episode: Season 4, Episode 10 Issue: Mortality Basic premise: Uncle Phil has a heart attack after eating a cheeseburger. The big moment: Carlton revealing that he cant visit his father in the hospital because the thought of seeing him in such a vulnerable state would shatter his worldview. Youve Got to Be a Football Hero Episode: Season 4, Episode 12 Issue: Alcohol abuse Basic premise: Will gets drunk and passes out in a cemetery. The big moment: Will is visited by the ghost of a dead child who was killed by a drunk driver. ![]() The big moment: That final scene (you know the one) in which Will breaks down over being rejected once more by his father. Bullets Over Bel-Air Episode: Season 5, Episode 15 Issue: Gun violence Basic premise: Will gets shot. The big moment: Carlton buys a gun for protection, and Will screams at him until he gives it up. Theres the Rub (Parts I and II) Episode: Season 6, Episode 910 Issue: Charity work Basic premise: Carlton and Hillary volunteer at a homeless shelter. The big moment: A regular volunteer tells Carlton that the task is not just some one-and-done deal, but something you have to commit to consistently to truly make a difference. Boxing Helena Episode: Season 6, Episode 12 Issue: Sexism Basic premise: Will gets beaten by a female boxer. The big moment: The boxer, Helena, teaches Will a lesson about not expecting less from women than he does from men. Image: NBC (4) SEARCH CLOSE Results for: Entertainment See All TV Movies Books Celebrity Music Streaming Style See All Fashion Beauty Celebrity Style Wellness See All Health Sex Relationships Self Life See All Astrology Tech Food Travel Rule Breakers Experiences Choose an edition: US UK About Archive DMCA Advertise Terms Privacy Masthead Editorial Standards 2020 Bustle Digital Group.
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