The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air facts for kids

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a popular American TV show. It's a sitcom, which means it's a funny show about everyday life. The show was on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. It ran for six exciting seasons!

The story is set in a fancy neighborhood called Bel Air, Los Angeles. The main star is Will Smith, who plays a character also named Will, known as the "Fresh Prince." At the start of the show, Will lives in Philadelphia with his mom and isn't very rich. But then, his life changes! In the very first episode, he moves to Bel Air to live with his wealthy aunt, uncle, and cousins. This leads to many funny situations as Will tries to fit into his new, fancy life.

The show was very popular and even got nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. It was also a big hit outside the United States. In the UK, it was shown on the BBC2 channel from 1991 all the way until 2004!

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  The cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, seasons 1–3. From top left: Karyn Parsons, Joseph Marcell, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Alfonso Ribeiro. From bottom left: Tatyana M. Ali, James Avery, Will Smith.

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In Spanish: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air para niños