Scripted series · Peacock
Bel-Air
In the end, it's all love.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Jabari Banks
Will Smith
38 eps
Adrian Holmes
Phillip Banks
38 eps
Cassandra Freeman
Vivian Banks
38 eps
Jimmy Akingbola
Geoffrey Thompson
38 eps
Olly Sholotan
Carlton Banks
38 eps
Coco Jones
Hilary Banks
38 eps
Akira Akbar
Ashley Banks
38 eps
Simone Joy Jones
Lisa Wilkes
38 eps
Jordan L. Jones
Jazz
38 eps
Jazlyn Martin
Jackie
14 eps
Karrueche Tran
Ivy
10 eps
Marlon Wayans
Lou Smith
3 eps
April Parker Jones
Viola 'Vy' Smith
8 eps
Joe Holt
Fred Wilkes
10 eps
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Helen
3 eps
Michael Ealy
Reed Broderick
4 eps
Ben Cain
Rev. Robert Lamonte
4 eps
Dorian Harewood
Judge Robertson
2 eps
Rita Angel Taylor
Lucia
3 eps
Maxwell Ross
Kirk
2 eps
Tash Jordan
Nathan
3 eps
Bayley Corman
Hannah Lennox
3 eps
Eazy the Block Captain
Rashad Denton
2 eps
Christian Germany
Jared
3 eps
Stevonte Hart
Tray Melbert
4 eps
Tyler Barnhardt
Connor Satterfield
11 eps
Rachel Leyco
Chloe
3 eps
Charlie Hall
Tyler Laramy
9 eps
Sam Daly
Coach Johnson
5 eps
Wendy Davis
Joan
5 eps
Benita Krista Nall
Denise
4 eps
Thomas Crawford
Principal Bernard Hartwig
4 eps
Jon Beavers
Kylo
5 eps
Duane Martin
Steven Lewis
3 eps
Aimee Li
Phanta
6 eps
Andi René Christensen
Monica
7 eps
Tatyana Ali
Ms. Hughes
4 eps
Reno Wilson
James Lewis
5 eps
Brooklyn McLinn
Doc
9 eps
Riele Downs
Yazmin Staats
5 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Bel-Air actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Bel-Air reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
The run
Seasons
4 seasons · 38 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202210 episodes
5.1IMDbBest episode · S01E01 Dreams and Nightmares
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202310 episodes
1.8IMDbSeason two picks up with Will at a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence. He juggles this while navigating his home life with the Banks family and trying to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season.
Best episode · S02E01 A Fresh Start
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202410 episodes
4.1IMDbAunt Viv and Uncle Phil deal with some marital trouble, and Hilary experiences some turbulence in her love life too. Carlton and Ashley go through their own growing pains -- and self-discovery.
Best episode · S03E01 Baby, I'm Back
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
20258 episodes
4.0IMDbIn season four, Will tries to balance the fun and excitement of senior year with the expectations that have brought him to this moment. Carlton tests his own resolve as he deals with the fallout of some very big decisions that could threaten his future. Together, both boys will help each other through this pivotal time in their lives. An unexpected power shift will threaten the brotherhood between Phil and Geoffrey, whose loyalties to the Banks family will be tested. Viv struggles with reinventing herself as she looks at motherhood from a different perspective. It's Ashley's freshman year in high school and she's working through a rebellious phase but quickly learns that the status quo may no longer serve her. Hilary goes on a journey of self-exploration.
Best episode · S04E01 The Maybes
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E01
Dreams and Nightmares
A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.
- Directed by Morgan Cooper
- Written by Malcolm Spellman, Rasheed Newson
S03E01
Baby, I'm Back
The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future.
- Directed by Keesha Sharp
- Written by Jasheika James, Janeika James
S04E01
The Maybes
Will and Carlton start their senior year at Bel-Air Academy, forcing them to begin considering their next steps post-graduation.
- Directed by Nick Copus
S01E02
Keep Ya Head Up
Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
S02E01
A Fresh Start
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
- Directed by Dale Stern
- Written by Carla Banks Waddles
S01E04
Canvass
The Banks family rallies around Uncle Phil to ramp up his campaign. Will’s past starts to catch up to him, and he finds help in an unexpected place.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Andy Borowitz
Showrunner
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Susan Borowitz
Creator
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Jasheika James
Executive producer
Malcolm Spellman
Executive producer
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Rasheed Newson
Executive producer
Quincy Jones
Executive producer
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Carla Banks Waddles
Executive producer
Benny Medina
Executive producer
Will Smith
Executive producer
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T.J. Brady
Executive producer
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Anthony Sparks
Executive producer
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Morgan Cooper
Executive producer
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Miguel Melendez
Executive producer
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Terence Carter
Executive producer
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James Lassiter
Executive producer
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Janeika James
Executive producer
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Felicia Pride
Writer
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Daniela Gaj
Writer
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Ephraim Salaam
Writer
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Justin Calen-Chenn
Writer
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Andy Reaser
Writer
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Colin Waite
Writer
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Des Moran
Writer
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Julian Johnson
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Jasheika JamesExecutive Producer
- Malcolm SpellmanExecutive Producer
- Jason HarkinsProducer
- Rasheed NewsonExecutive Producer
- Quincy JonesExecutive Producer
- Carla Banks WaddlesExecutive Producer
Writing
- Jasheika JamesWriter
- Malcolm SpellmanWriter
- Felicia PrideWriter
- Daniela GajWriter
- Rasheed NewsonWriter
- Ephraim SalaamWriter
Direction
- John ScottDirector
- Dale SternDirector
- Nick CopusDirector
- Mo McRaeDirector
- Stacey MuhammadDirector
- Christine SwansonDirector
Cinematography
- Christopher SoosDirector of Photography
- Andrew StrahornDirector of Photography
Music
- Jacob YoffeeOriginal Music Composer
- Terrace MartinOriginal Music Composer
- Roahn HyltonOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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