Charming and cocky Will continues his reign as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the fourth fast-paced season of this hit family comedy with heart. Will (Will Smith) and Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) are living large at college — even though they live in their family’s pool house. When they’re not hunting the honeys, like the superhot Jackie (Tyra Banks), the boys pledge a fraternity, where Will finds out that racism cuts both ways. At home, Will sneaks the dieting Philip (James Avery) some snacks, not realizing he’s endangering his uncle’s life. And Ashley (Tatyana Ali) breaks out of her childhood shell in a big way by undergoing an extremely sexy makeover, exploring the dating world and demanding some “Respect” from her parents by belting out the classic song. Donald Trump, Hugh Hefner, Dick Clark, Ben Vereen (Roots), Robert Guillaume (Benson), Pam Grier (Jackie Brown), jazzman Branford Marsalis and Boys II Men guest star in this laugh-filled 26-episode season of the freshest show around.

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Season 4 released on September 20, 1993.

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S04E01 Aired September 20, 1993

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (1)

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

S04E02 Aired September 20, 1993

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (2)

Will and Carlton begin their first year of college by moving into their own apartment, while Philip and Vivian enjoy their newborn son. Hilary learns that Trevor plans to propose marriage to her during an elaborate stunt on his TV news show.

S04E03 Aired September 27, 1993

All Guts, No Glory

Registration day finds Will signing up for no-brainer classes, plus one that might truly challenge him - a philosophy course he takes to meet a girl.

S04E04 Aired October 04, 1993

Father of the Year

Stuck with caring for Nicky for the day, Will soon discovers the benefits of baby-sitting: he's suddenly a big man on campus with the women so long as he poses as a single dad.

S04E05 Aired October 11, 1993

It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...

After Will's friends guys rib Carlton about being a virgin, Miss Right appears and sweeps Carlton off his feet. Elsewhere, Geoffrey confesses a secret of his own.

S04E06 Aired October 18, 1993

Will Goes a-Courtin'

When Phillip sues Will and Carlton for unpaid rent, two different versions of the dispute are aired - neither entirely truthful.

S04E07 Aired October 25, 1993

Hex and the Single Guy

Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.

S04E08 Aired November 01, 1993

Blood is Thicker Than Mud

A bro with dough? Carlton's upper-class upbringing may make him unwelcome at a black fraternity.

S04E09 Aired November 08, 1993

Fresh Prince After Dark

Will breaks a date with Jackie to accompany Hilary to a Playboy Mansion reception for weather reporters being photographed for the magazine.

S04E10 Aired November 15, 1993

Home is Where the Heart Attack Is

Will sneaks greasy, high-fat foods to Philip after he promises to diet and exercise, then blames himself when Philip has a heart attack.

S04E11 Aired November 22, 1993

Take My Cousin... Please

On academic probation, Will schemes to improve his grades by fixing up a newly divorced English professor with Hilary, who soon finds fault with the man, further jeopardizing Will's academic future.

S04E12 Aired November 29, 1993

You've Got to Be a Football Hero

Will uses booze to prove his manliness while competing with a hulking football hero who wants to score points with Jackie, and his fraternity brothers leave drunken Will in a cemetery, where he is haunted. Meanwhile, Ashley learns that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

S04E13 Aired December 20, 1993

'Twas the Night Before Christening

Vivian promises god-motherhood of her child to both of her sisters, while Will hatches a harebrained scheme to get Boyz II Men to perform at baby Nicky's christening.

S04E14 Aired January 03, 1994

Sleepless in Bel-Air

Will pays for putting off studying for a midterm until the last minute, and Ashley pays for staying out late on her first date.

S04E15 Aired January 10, 1994

Who's the Boss

Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.

S04E16 Aired January 24, 1994

I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams

Bird is the word when Carlton, ULA's peacock mascot, is kidnapped by a rival school before the big game.

S04E17 Aired January 31, 1994

When You Hit Upon a Star

Will becomes a jet-setter while dating a pop star.

S04E18 Aired February 14, 1994

Stop Will! In the Name of Love

A Valentine's double date finds Will treating Ashley like a kid and Ashley demanding r-e-s-p-e-c-t.

S04E19 Aired February 21, 1994

You'd Better Shop Around

A car dealer hires Will, then persuades him to drop out of college.

S04E20 Aired February 28, 1994

The Ol' Ball and Chain

Jazz's bride has a couple of teensy character flaws: She's a convict. And she puts the moves on Will.

S04E21 Aired March 14, 1994

The Harder They Fall

Will finds himself stranded in a mountain forest with his new girlfriend's disagreeable father after they parachute out of his disabled plane.

S04E22 Aired April 25, 1994

M is for the Many Things She Gave Me

It's double trouble for Will when Philip's old flame visits with her daughter, who's attracted to Will.

S04E23 Aired May 02, 1994

Mother's Day

Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.

S04E24 Aired May 09, 1994

Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse

Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.

S04E25 Aired May 16, 1994

For Sale by Owner

A stranger makes a generous offer for the Banks estate, which prompts the family to reminisce about their good times there.

S04E26 Aired May 23, 1994

The Philadelphia Story

Will returns to the City of Brotherly Love and discovers he's the butt of old friends' jokes, prompting him to go into training to settle an old score and clear his reputation as a chicken.