The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Season 3

Season 3

Season three of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air finds Will (Will Smith) firmly entrenched in the Banks family, having traded his rough-and-tumble Philadelphia youth for posh surroundings in Bel-Air. This year, Will hip-hops over to the same prep school as Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) and starts scoping out colleges. While Will tries to work his mojo on reluctant Monique (Kim Fields, Living Single), Hilary (Karyn Parsons) breaks into show business and learns some hard lessons. But the kids aren’t the only ones riding life’s highs and lows. Philip (James Avery) jumps into the race for superior court judge, opposing his sleazy but powerful former mentor (Sherman Hemsley, The Jeffersons). And Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten) surprises everyone by announcing that she’s pregnant! Also appearing in this hilarious and poignant season are Oprah Winfrey, Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty), comic D.L. Hughley, singer Tom Jones and boxer Riddick Bowe. All 24 episodes are fresh — and ready for your enjoyment.

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Episodes24

DatesSep 14, 1992 - May 10, 1993

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Episodes

Season 3Episode 130 min

Boyz in the Woods

Looking to spend some quality time with Will and Carlton before they head off to college, Uncle Phil decides to take them on a camping trip. However, things go wrong when they get caught in a snow storm that causes them to take shelter in an old, abandoned cave. Meanwhile at home, Hilary tries to have a romantic evening with Trevor, only to have it interrupted by Jazz.

Nov 2, 1992

Season 3Episode 930 min

A Night at the Oprah

Hillary's boyfriend Trevor uses an old contact to pull some strings to get Phillip and the family on Oprah's show to talk about family and politics. Will's thrilled about going to Chicago and being on television with them, but there's one small detail, it's only the immediate family appearing on the show. When Will finds out, right before they go on stage, he's mad and jealous about having to sit in the audience. As a result, when Oprah calls on the audience for questions, Will starts embarrassing the family on national television.

Nov 9, 1992

Season 3Episode 1030 min

Asses to Ashes

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?

Nov 16, 1992

Season 3Episode 1130 min

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the Forum

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

Nov 23, 1992

Season 3Episode 1230 min

The Cold War

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.

Dec 7, 1992

Season 3Episode 1330 min

Mommy Nearest

Vivian's family is in town for a visit, upon Vy's arrival, she tells everyone that she and Robert broke up, surprising everyone. However, her announcement of Will moving back to Philly after graduating high school throws everyone for a bigger loop. As a result, Will tries to find a way to tell his mom that he would rather stay in California than move back home without making her mad.

Dec 14, 1992

Season 3Episode 1430 min

Winner Takes Off

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.

Jan 4, 1993

Season 3Episode 1530 min

Robbing the Banks

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

Jan 18, 1993

Season 3Episode 1630 min

Bundle of Joy

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.

Jan 25, 1993

Season 3Episode 1730 min

The Best Laid Plans

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

Feb 1, 1993

Season 3Episode 1830 min

The Alma Matter

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.

Feb 8, 1993

Season 3Episode 1930 min

Just Say Yo

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

Feb 15, 1993

Season 3Episode 2030 min

The Baby Comes Out

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.

Feb 22, 1993

Season 3Episode 2130 min

You Bet Your Life

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.

Mar 1, 1993

Season 3Episode 2230 min

Ain't No Business Like Show Business

Will's friend Keith is in Los Angeles from Philadelphia, looking to break into the stand-up comedy scene. Thinking that it's an easy thing to start, Will decides to go down that career path as well, despite the warnings from both Keith and Uncle Phil. When Will sneaks out of the house to go with Carlton, Hilary, and Keith to an open mic night, he gets heckled off the stage while Keith gets a standing ovation. It's at that moment he realizes it's tough to get started down a certain career path if you don't have the talent and experience.

Apr 12, 1993