I'd only came into this show in the mid-1990s when it was nearly ending. I later caught some random episodes as reruns. But it was my first time seeing Will Smith (before Independence Day and Men in Black) and it's one of my favorite James Avery (RIP) roles (who was the original Shredder from TMNT though I didn't know his name back then). But Smith and Avery had so much chemistry on the show, which was helped by Avery's TV wife and kids, especially Carlton, who would later host AFV. I'm not sure what happened to the others, but I hope they're doing well! It's funny, touching, sometimes emotional, sweet and good for those of you wanting a wholesome family sitcom. Let's see if we can find some reruns somewhere, okay?

Every white character is painted as unattractive, clumsy and brainless. Had the shoe been on the other foot they it would be written off as racist garbage and there would be riots in Baltimore. But its not - its directed at white people and of course you cannot be racially offensive to white folk can you ?

I didn't used to watch this show as a kid. How I found this out was when I was in 8th grade and when we had nothing else to do, our teacher put this in one time and then I couldn't get enough of it. So, I tried to catch it on at night. Though, now they do not show it on Nick@nite anymore. I have to catch it on somewhere else. It was always funny. Will was always cracking a joke and fighting with his brother and everyone in the house and getting into trouble. It was always a good thing to watch.

This is my first time doing a review, I'm doing it for my English class and I chose to write a paper about the culture that was exhibited in the fresh prince of bel air.This show has always been a good show I love how it shows the different stereotypes of African Americans. This show gave its viewer something different by actually showing a black wealthy family rather then the usual poor black family that televisions show. Uncle Phil demonstrated hard working father that provided for his family and I love how he let his background push him to becoming the judge. Also, the dark skin Aunt Viv showed a independent women who went to work everyday and had a career of her own.