Given with suffering from severe depression, I needed something to uplift my spirits. So I've decided to re-watch all six seasons of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' on Netflix. For you guys, what are your favourite episodes?
Speaking personally, these are my personal favourites:
Bullets Over Bel-Air
One of the few episodes that was more of a depressing drama than comedy (and one that had a heavy-handed message), Uncle Phil & co. are preparing for a camping trip, but Will needed to go to a ATM to give Carlton some money, after accidentally breaking one of his lamps. After exchanging their usual good-natured quips, both are held at gunpoint from an off-camera crook. When Carlton flubs about giving the gunman money, he shoots him, but Will manages to push Carlton aside and takes the bullet. The bullet barely grazes Will's spine and Carlton was traumatized from the incident. This was the first episode that I was introduced to as a kid, and it had stuck with me since.
Will Goes A-Courtin'
Will & Carlton decide to have a pool party, in order to get back at Uncle Phil for not giving the boys an air-conditioning unit. Furious with them going against his wishes, he decides to teach them a lesson by half-jokingly taking them to court. Thinking that they wouldn't show, he's dumbfounded when Will & Carlton are fully prepared to take Uncle Phil head-on, with the two attorneys retelling their sides of the story being grossly exaggerated. (Uncle Phil is described as a foul mouthed tyrant & Will/Carlton were trying to host a peaceful get-together with their friends, while in Uncle Phil's side of the story, he portrays himself as a soft-hearted victim that is easy to take advantage of, while Will & Carlton are loud mouthed and abusive to their uncle.) I have always considered this to be the funniest episode in the series, and it's one that I recommend to those who want to watch this sitcom.
Blood Is Thicker Than Mud
Carlton remains indecisive for which fraternity he wants to join. When he & Will decide to rush one of the few Black fraternities, both are put to the test to see if they are worthy to join. However, the president of the fraternity had manipulated the test for Carlton to work harder, as he feels that Carlton is a "sellout" to his people & wanted to prove a point that not everyone is as fortunate as him. After telling off the jerk, he & Will leave the fraternity house and explain to the family what happened. I think Uncle Phil's quote at the end really sends the message home.
Mistaken Identity
Uncle Phil & Aunt Vivian head to Palm Springs (via helicopter) for a get-together with Mr. Furth & his friends, with Carlton promising him that he can drive his Mercedes there for him. Will decides to hitch a ride with Carlton, & while trying to find the way, Carlton attracts the police for slowing down to 2 MPH. After being pulled over & arrested for "stealing" the car, they pull all the stops to get help, with Will getting his uncle's attention by telling a phony confession on national television.
Speaking personally, these are my personal favourites:
Bullets Over Bel-Air
One of the few episodes that was more of a depressing drama than comedy (and one that had a heavy-handed message), Uncle Phil & co. are preparing for a camping trip, but Will needed to go to a ATM to give Carlton some money, after accidentally breaking one of his lamps. After exchanging their usual good-natured quips, both are held at gunpoint from an off-camera crook. When Carlton flubs about giving the gunman money, he shoots him, but Will manages to push Carlton aside and takes the bullet. The bullet barely grazes Will's spine and Carlton was traumatized from the incident. This was the first episode that I was introduced to as a kid, and it had stuck with me since.
Will Goes A-Courtin'
Will & Carlton decide to have a pool party, in order to get back at Uncle Phil for not giving the boys an air-conditioning unit. Furious with them going against his wishes, he decides to teach them a lesson by half-jokingly taking them to court. Thinking that they wouldn't show, he's dumbfounded when Will & Carlton are fully prepared to take Uncle Phil head-on, with the two attorneys retelling their sides of the story being grossly exaggerated. (Uncle Phil is described as a foul mouthed tyrant & Will/Carlton were trying to host a peaceful get-together with their friends, while in Uncle Phil's side of the story, he portrays himself as a soft-hearted victim that is easy to take advantage of, while Will & Carlton are loud mouthed and abusive to their uncle.) I have always considered this to be the funniest episode in the series, and it's one that I recommend to those who want to watch this sitcom.
Blood Is Thicker Than Mud
Carlton remains indecisive for which fraternity he wants to join. When he & Will decide to rush one of the few Black fraternities, both are put to the test to see if they are worthy to join. However, the president of the fraternity had manipulated the test for Carlton to work harder, as he feels that Carlton is a "sellout" to his people & wanted to prove a point that not everyone is as fortunate as him. After telling off the jerk, he & Will leave the fraternity house and explain to the family what happened. I think Uncle Phil's quote at the end really sends the message home.
Mistaken Identity
Uncle Phil & Aunt Vivian head to Palm Springs (via helicopter) for a get-together with Mr. Furth & his friends, with Carlton promising him that he can drive his Mercedes there for him. Will decides to hitch a ride with Carlton, & while trying to find the way, Carlton attracts the police for slowing down to 2 MPH. After being pulled over & arrested for "stealing" the car, they pull all the stops to get help, with Will getting his uncle's attention by telling a phony confession on national television.
