[s1e1] The Fresh Prince Project May 2026

: Although Will is 17 in the show, Will Smith was actually 21-22 years old during the filming and airing of the pilot.

: In this episode only, the back of the living room set features windows; in subsequent episodes, these were replaced by doors leading out of the house. [S1E1] The Fresh Prince Project

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Season 1, Episode 1) - Apple TV (AU) : Although Will is 17 in the show,

: Will’s behavior and dress style cause friction, particularly when he attends a formal dinner with Philip's law firm associates and teaches his young cousin, Ashley, a rap song. " The Fresh Prince Project " is the

" The Fresh Prince Project " is the pilot episode of the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , which first aired on September 10, 1990. Directed by Debbie Allen, the episode establishes the show's "fish-out-of-water" premise as street-smart Will Smith moves from West Philadelphia to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air.

The pilot introduces the core ensemble cast on platforms like IMDb and Fandom :