The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, The N, Syndicated, DVD, Online)

Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 13 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 3 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 3 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 26 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

50% of parents say there are good role models
50% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
50% of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
50% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
50% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
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Most Recent Reviews

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    this show's is awsome

    I love this show i'm watching it right now on 67.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Good for 10 yr olds and up.

    Great show. It's really funny. Will Smith is a good actor.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Show becomes more inappropriate as seasons go on: First season was excellent for younger kids.

    Don't get me wrong: This show is brilliant. Funny, clever, but had good family morals; Like most sitcoms, but better. I must warn you, though, this show was designed to show the family growing up, and growing up they did. When the show got older, the writing was older-themed, if you get my drift. Still, try to catch shows airing during nick-at-night.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    I love this show!

    Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down And I liked to take a minute Just sit right there I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air In west Philadelphia born and raised On the playground was where I spent most of my days Chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool And all shootin some b-ball outside of the school When a couple of guys Who were up to no good Startin making trouble in my neighborhood I got in one little fight and my mom got scared She said 'You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air' I begged and pleaded with her day after day But she packed my suite case and send me on my way She gave me a kiss and then she gave me my ticket. I put my walkman on and said, 'I might as well kick it'. First class, yo this is bad Drinking orange juice out of a champagne glass. Is this what the people of Bel-Air Living like? Hmmmmm this might be alright. But wait I hear there're prissy, wine all that Is Bel-Air the type of place they send this cool cat? I don't think sow I'll see when I get there I hope they're prepared for the prince of Bel-Air Well, the plane landed and when I came out There was a dude who looked like a cop standing there with my name out I ain't trying to get arrested I just got here I sprang with the quickness like lightening, disappeared I whistled for a cab and when it came near The license plate said fresh and it had dice in the mirror If anything I can say this cab is rare But I thought 'Now forget it' - 'Yo homes to Bel Air' I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8 And I yelled to the cabbie 'Yo homes smell ya later' I looked at my kingdom I was finally there To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel Air (= I love watching this show with ANYONE!!! It is so funny! It CAN be innapropriet but not half as bad as some of the more current things!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    This Show is entertaining!

    This show is so fun to watch!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome

    My family and I Love this show!

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It's funny but has some sexual stuff

    I love that show i always want to stay up & watch it but sometimes it gets a little inappropriate

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    I'm sick of this show

    I'm sick of watching this show I hope nick at night ruines this one.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great!!

    this is personally one of my favorite shows its up there with boy meets world and lost. The show teaches you valuable lessons that even a ten my age can enjoy. Every episode is great and hillarious.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Good

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    VERY funny, and a must-see show!

    Not only is the Fresh-Prince a hilarious show, it addresses some real-life iportant issues. More on that later... Only would a very over-protective, pompous, hypocrite parent (my least-favorite type) would find this show inappropriate for their children. Oh, what's that you say? Will's character has an inappropriate sense of humor? Oh please. The jokes can be a little racist, and the language can be a little mild, but it's the way things run. There are far worse shows out there than the Fresh-Prince. It addresses real-life stereotypes as well. Like where they get pulled over driving a fancy car just because they're African American. It makes people open their eyes and realize it's all happening. Overall a very funny, great show. A must-see.

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it is too grown up for me but i love will smith he is so funny

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    this shows funny

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i laugh my head off every time i watch this show

    i think this is a family sitcom that is bout a family and deals with good issues escpescially in teens

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Nick@Nite rocks!

    This is one of the best shows on Nick@Nite.

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Sweet show!

    Since Friday, this has been one of my favorite shows!!! That night, I stayed up till 12 to watch episodes, and it was soooooooo worth it!!!

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    this is cool

    this is an awsome show please watch it

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Show

    A very good comedy and a must watch.

  21. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good but bad

    I like this show sometimes but others, the episodes are just stupid or boring. It's funny but has some languge. Each episode has a different boundry. Will Smith is hilarious in this show! A must see for every 9 year old with an adult.

  22. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This is a very funny show

    there may be language and sex-talk, but this is a funny show with very memorable characters and good storylines.

  23. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    $$

    It's good & funny...Anything that can make me laugh (& that's pretty, darn hard) is considered good in my book.

  24. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  25. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    funny sitcom

    this show is great. It's kind of like full house. It got cancelled so they're no new eps :(. There is some sexual content. No violence. There is mild language like "damn", "hell", "crap", and one ep had the word "ass" in it. There is drinking by adults but there is no issue bcuz there is no drinking and driving or underaged drinking. So yes 11+ is good.

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