Top 10 Times The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tackled Serious Issues

Long before "Bel-Air," "Fresh Prince" also tackled some serious issues. For this list, we’ll be looking at moments and episodes in this sitcom that addressed heavy topics. Our countdown includes class disparity, your first time, substance use, and more! Which serious issue do YOU think "Fresh Prince" tackled the best? Let us know in the comments!
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[@trinaq]

Fun Fact: Ben Vereen, who played Will's deadbeat dad Lou, stated in an interview that he burst into tears himself after leaving the camera shot. Since Vereen is a father himself, he couldn't imagine doing that to his own children. 😭💔

[@lexkanyima2195]

But it was too painful

[@crem-crem4070]

Additional fun fact: during the hug after Will speech Uncle Phil whispered in Will’s ear “now THAT’S acting”

[@ZombieslayRJacob]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@westerfrost3701]

@@crem-crem4070 I’ve heard Will say that in another video.

[@TheSilverphoenix88]

His performance was top notch as I can’t think of anyone who didn’t hate the character

[@trinaq]

"How come he don't want me, man?" The scene that emotionally broke EVERYONE, and proved that Will Smith is a phenomenal actor. Apparently, James Avery even whispered "Now, THAT'S acting!" in Will's ear during the final scene. 😭🎭💔

[@reneejones7167]

It hurts when your biological father denies you I know I've been there I can relate to that episode

[@ELmayberry]

😭 😭

[@LadyUsakoB]

Same for a best friend i had in highschool :( As a good friend i watched from the sidelines, was so hard, I kept telling her he isn't comming n she wouldn't listen n he didn't :(

[@ashleydowney1222]

I can't watch that episode. I was adopted and I found out when I was 18 that my biological father had died when I was 13. I was devastated and angry that he died. Because I thought that he didn't want me or care about me. Turns out he did care and he had been told by my biological mother that I had died and he believed her. Broke my heart all over again to realize he never knew I was in foster care.

[@darkb4light06]

"No, it was that's fucking acting!" ❤😝

[@gfear24]

The "Driving while black" episode, the "How come he don't want me, man?" episode and the "Carlton's got a gun" episode, for me, were the 3 most powerful episodes of the series.

[@dragonchr15]

the most satisfying moment in the DWB episode was when the racist sheriff goes to uncle phil's white law partner and tells him they recovered his car, looking for validation, and gets completely crushed when the law partner calls him an idiot and says those are my partner's son and nephew and were driving my car to palm springs for me.... if i was phil, i would not have been so soft on them

[@derrickhaggard]

Carlton's got a gun was a very poignant episode especially since we saw Carlton the one we would never expect to buy a gun or become a murderous vigilante actually buy a 45. Revolver and consider becoming a murderous vigilante over the shock of seeing Will got shot by the guy who tried to mug them and the shock he got when he the harsh world truth that is just you because you follow the rules the law it won't always protect you even though you do follow them, and those debates/dialogues with Will in the hospital and his dad back home over the issue of vigilantism, self-defense, and the legal ramifications and possible fatal consequences caused acting like a vigilante and how the question of "Why the law at times fails to protect the people who follows it?' really has no easy answer.

[@kuno3336]

DWB, Heart Attack, and Don't Want Me Man are my top three

[@nbaoscarrnba]

I still haven't watched the "cartons got a gun" episode

[@chrisgomez1840]

wat bout de one Will had to stop Carlton from using a gun on someone"Will gets shor"😢 hearing Will tell Carlton" i saved ure life man i saved ure life U OWE ME now gimme de gun Carlton i save ure life i want de gun" breaks me everytime

[@crem-crem4070]

The frat house moment hit me hard because growing up I was also called an Oreo and told I wasn’t black enough because of my interests and music taste. “I’m running the same race and jumping the same hurdles as you so why are you tripping me up” these words give me a sense of confidence in my blackness that I didn’t know I needed

[@kenyasmith1995]

I was called an oreo a few times as well. :/

[@charlespeakjr2168]

I'm 57 years old and I went through being called an Oreo during high school, college and even on my job. I feel your pain Crem-crem and Kenya. No one should EVER have their Blackness questioned.

[@derrickburwell7777]

"Yellow boy!" "Banana Boy!" "Oreo!" "Uncle Tom!" " You're not black because... " Yep, heard them all, but by my senior year in high school I knew that I don't need anyone's permission to be myself. 👍🏾

[@wethepplwhorblackerthanblu6442]

@@charlespeakjr2168 Man I hear you and I'll feel you I m 58 and I heard and got it ALL Oreo Zebra Chocolate Sunday My daddy once told me To think white act black but talk green Just like Mike Tyson's 2nd manager ( I forgot his name right now But yall know who I m talking about [ They had talked about him in the movie Muhammad Ali ] ) BUT Yea I clearly now think on my own terms and couldn't give a F#@ bout any of that now BUT Yea I definitely hear you No one should ever EVER question someone else BLACKNESS EVER Those who do it they do that because are into drama or they don't know where you stand as a person BUT Most importantly they are lost in the mind There are a lot of lower case g's out here That really don't have no one Who is kicking them any real game out here They really don't know how to UTILIZE people. ( NOT USE THEM ) ( That's what was clearly wrong in that scene When they were calling him a sell out and a Uncle Tom )

[@supremeprince_9765]

Honestly I felt the words that Carlton said and his feelings so heavily, I always had black kids or other people from the hood say that I acted like a white person. I always had my so called friend call me a sell out and an Uncle Tom everyday to my face casually and it was truly disheartening. I never felt like I could be myself around him or any other black people at my school because I was always made fun so I changed the way I talked, dressed and music I listened to so I could be “blacker” but then watching this episode of fresh prince really just reminded me to just be who you are and that black ain’t the way you walk, talk, dress or listen to, it’s just who you are.

[@GTAnativeInXboxAndPlayStation]

I’m surprised “How Come He Don’t Want Me, Man” didn’t make number 1. That scene was heartbreaking. For a funny show, they had deep moments.

[@LegionIvory]

That is definitely the saddest moment of the show. That shit broke me down.

[@hyperfixer]

I just broke down watching it again

[@Redshirt434]

Then his TRUE father, Uncle Phil embraces him.

[@NaajiRahmbah]

That’s number one. How can it not be. I don’t care what this list says.

[@corrijackson]

How could anyone watch that scene and NOT want to be there for their kids I'd beyond me . It was so raw

[@harveyquezada1056]

I swear this show really knew how to address serious issues😭😭 Just a fantastic show all around

[@lexkanyima2195]

This is the edgiest

[@AnnRita45]

Agreed. I can't wait to get the whole series on DVD

[@sarahsatyr7133]

When Will cries/asks why his dad didn't want him. I still LOSE IT at that scene.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@gracebleekman2557]

I totally agree and did you know that the line was unscripted which makes it better.

[@mandys1038]

@@gracebleekman2557 I did not know that, that line just breaks you! It was hard not to feel for Will. It made you understand why Phil and Vivian did not want his father anywhere near Will, they knew this man would break Will's heart and he did.

[@AladeenMusic]

@@gracebleekman2557 its not unscripted, everything is on the script, Will actually had to do the scene twice the first time he messed up before he gets to the big part and the second time was whats on the episode, in his own words Will wanted to prove himself to be a great actor in front of James Avery(Uncle Phil) and after the crying and hug James told him "Now that's acting"

[@guillermosierracuellar9812]

The interracial marriage was so good but the ones with will getting shot and his dad leaving again were epic

[@jasonalbran376]

The interracial marriage one hits home for me as well. I've dated different types of girls. As a White man....and not even a stereotypical looking one (I take care of my body) I've faced that head on twice in life. Once with a Middle Eastern woman and another with a Black woman. It always came from the men in the family. My issue with the whole deal is the double standard on it. If this was a reverse it wouldn't be an episode. I'm glad they tackled that in a mature manner. These days they make a mockery of the whole thing. Honestly, I stick to my own now. Just to avoid the bullshit.... Plus everyone insane now. It better to remain single.

[@hareemobduljawon]

And the one when Carlton overdose on the pills Will had in his locker.

[@Takaichi666-]

@@jasonalbran376 it’s sad when some people are against interracial marriage

[@pocketinfinity6733]

i loved it when Wills dad left him again as well

[@TheSilverphoenix88]

Philip Banks: the father figure of the 90s. A hard ass but with a heart of gold And Vivian (mostly Janet Hubert) is the mother figure of the 90s

[@princessmarlena1359]

Dave Seville was also like Uncle Phil, I loved hearing him get pissed, or when he and ALVIN butted heads.

[@dragonchr15]

i did not like Vivian #2....i know people probably like her because she was light-skinned but Janet was dark and sexy as hell and a great contrast to portly and bald Uncle Phil

[@jedimastayoda112]

@@dragonchr15 She's also a lunatic, but sure be a racist and blame skin color.

[@velvetandroid5473]

Mostly? It was basically just her. With the other actress, no hate to her though, it wasn't the same. They ruined Aunt Vivian in the last seasons

[@dragonchr15]

@Jermaine Anthony yes, let's pretend colorism does not exist.

[@jennyneon]

“How come he donʼt want me man...” is the best quote of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, one of the best shows in television.

[@AnnRita45]

Agreed. I sadly never got to finish watching it, but I plan on getting a copy of the whole series. Will Smith is a legendary entertainer, and I would just LOVE to meet him and thank him for all of the happy moments he has given me!

[@antoinealez12]

That one will be remembered for a long time. It is simple and right to the point, it's the question many fatherless children have asked.

[@K.L.DPMBOY]

Damn bro you’re everywhere😭😭

[@LannyLeArtist]

@@antoinealez12 i can confirm thats true.

[@watchafewmoviestakeafewnot1459]

Also uncle Phil telling will he is his son at the end of the finale episode

[@jeanaerowley7150]

I’ll never forget the episode where Will’s father abandoned him again. Will’s performance was soul shattering! Even just watching this clip gets me choked up again. When Uncle Phil grabs him for a hug……omigosh 🥺

[@AnnRita45]

I KNOW!!! 😣😣😣😭 this just proves that the show is truly AMAZING 👏 👍

[@mandys1038]

That episode really showed how much Uncle Phil loved Will, the pain he felt when Will said you are not my father to hugging him in the end after his deadbeat father broke his heart.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@mandys1038 what’s ironic is that Uncle Phil was right the whole time, he kept trying to warn Will and all Will did was throw it in his face and unfortunately he learned the hard way… not that it was his fault though, it’s understandable that he wanted to think there was hope for his dad but there wasn’t 😢

[@troyandrew6154]

What I liked is that uncle Phil is Will's true father throughout the whole show

[@jamieguneraamador9671]

I've always loved this show, and the fact that they address these topics makes me love it even more

[@pygmiegoatsheepbeat]

The thing that resonated with me the most was Will's dad walking out on him. My dad never walked out on me, but he had HUNDREDS of chances to spend time with me and whenever he did, it was never one-on-one time, it was always with someone else or if it WAS it was at the movies where we didn't talk. The few times he did spend time with just us, he always lectured me about my life and my choices and sometimes in public! I spoke to him about it several times and he always ALWAYS made me feel worse than if I'd never brought it up. He'd get irritated that his daughter would cry and get emotional. Just this last Christmas he made feel like he didn't want me around. It hurts but I've cut him out of my life for my own sake.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Did you get embarrased ?

[@mcsquigglesproductions3976]

My dad does that a lot...he'd fake being a good dad around his family then would return to being irritable...I'm embarrassed to be related to him and I'm actually jealous of my teacher who takes time out of his day to tell his daughter he loves her...it hurts

[@pygmiegoatsheepbeat]

@@lexkanyima2195 Of course. I was a teenager when it happened and there was a couple in the booth RIGHT behind us. I didn't say anything because I knew I'd get emotional and make things worse. They probably didn't hear us, but as a teen, you worry about such things.

[@westerfrost3701]

@@mcsquigglesproductions3976 I’m so sorry.

[@mcsquigglesproductions3976]

@@westerfrost3701 eh it's nothing i can do he just won't change

[@curiouslymavismade]

This is why this is one of the greatest shows ever, I'm privileged to have lived during the time this show originally aired. RIP James Avery, the father alot of us wish we had.

[@lessismore8533]

I was born exactly when this series came out so yah a bit young but still caught it

[@mikeprewittmovieandbookreviews]

This show easily became one of my favorite sitcoms. It is hilarious and emotional at times. The two main reasons that sitcoms can be great television.

[@lexkanyima2195]

And it was edgy

[@Trix897]

I still see that scene when Will comes to terms with his father abandoning him again, and I reflect on my experience. I don't know what's worse: having a parent walk out of your life physically as well as emotionally, or having a parent abandon you emotionally, but still share a roof with you. My experience when I was growing up was the latter, and it destroyed my life for decades to come. It was only when I disconnected from my parents while living 3,000 miles away at the age of 50 that I've been able to start healing and rebuild my life.

[@holyexperience1976]

Just as bad for maybe sometimes different reasons.

[@Mephiston]

The latter is worse, in my opinion. Because you see them every day, and you know that they're there but they arent available. To them, you're an annoyance or a resource or anything but their precious child. If you're straight up abandoned, at least all you have is inference, not a constant daily reminder that leaves you wondering what you did to not be worth it.

[@CreativeMedicine7]

An eighties baby, that grew up in the 90s. I watched EVERY episode of this show. Learned many life lessons. Exposed my children to this show. Television needs to get back to this kind of entertainment. That tackles real life...every day issues.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Did you see the episode of Family Matters when the cops harass Eddie for being black?

[@ZetaReticuli_]

Let''s not forget Uncle Phil's performance in that episode about Will's dad. Just towards the end of it, you see his face like he is ready to cry for Will. The facial expression was very convincing and said a lot to Will without saying a single word.

[@Takaichi666-]

It’s an amazing thing that uncle Phil was there for him even after he said your not my father

[@shannenspence3318]

The episode between Will and his father makes me cry every time because that was my mom with me. My mom didn't want me,didn't act like she did. That episode hits me everytime. There is no worse feeling than knowing/or feeling a parent doesn't want you.... :'(

[@itsjustjae85]

It resonates with me too. My dad didn’t want me and even after 29 years, he still acts as if I don’t exist.. hurts me to my core but it’s life..

[@DOUBLEJOE850]

“How come he don’t want me, man?” That hit home for me because my dad was not involved in my life since I was three. Sometimes, I feel like my dad doesn’t want me

[@alvexok5523]

Yeah, a parent leaving and blocking out their own child is a horrible thing to do, especially when their child is still a child

[@alvexok5523]

I am sorry to hear about the situation with your dad

[@PrismOpal64]

I feel that. My biological father bailed on me and my mom when I was two. My mom told me he'd see me when I'm 18. I'm going on 30 and have never met him in my life.

[@bigbrohybrid]

If he can’t handle being a father then he’s NOT a real man. Real men, real women, real parents take pride in being given the honor of being the one who gave you life. If he rejects that without any effort or any attempt at the very least, then he is a coward and you’re already a x100 better person than he could ever hope to be. I can promise you that.

[@jaycekibler1897]

look....from what ive gathered from my 36 years on this planet is that you cant help what family you are born into, but you can damn sure choose who is a part of your life. ive made much greater connections with outside people than i could ever hope for within my own family. people i would trust my life with. i cant say that about a single member of my family. it hurts to feel abandoned, like you arent good enough. be you. be the best you that you can be. if your dad doesnt want you, so what. even if he does, he chose to not be around, for whatever reason. thats his life, his hangup. dont make it yours too

[@sunnygirl523]

R.I.p. James Avery u’ll always be our uncle Phil and u’ll always be in our hearts 🥺

[@gothicpsychic]

Lou walking out is the most powerful moment for me. Even beating Will emptying the gun in tears in hospital. When uncle Phil just grabs him and holds him in a hug is the moment that he stops being uncle and becomes dad

[@Bayougirl78]

I remember seeing Will in an interview, talking about that scene with James Avery after his "father" left... As they were hugging as the scene closed, apparently James was whispering in Will's ear "Now, THAT's fucking acting...". Such a great scene.

[@carmillasmith7743]

4:52 - You forgot to add the scene where Will got knocked out at the Bowling Alley and Lisa beat the guy up. Will called her a Power Ranger. 😂

[@art.of.verser]

You cannot deny such powerful and emotional performances on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air when serious issues are the subject of these episodes! Especially the episode "Mistaken Identity," when racial profiling was the topic (as well as my favorite episode). Unfortunate as that issue is, even in the present day, it was also sobering, intense and thought-provoking.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Fresh Prince was a edgy show.

[@drfifteenmd7561]

It’s especially emotional because they’re family.

[@Bostonterrierslol]

“When’re we going to stop doing this to each other?”

[@lateshiachilds3640]

This is why I love Fresh Prince and actually shows from the 70s to early 00s that had serious issues on their show. Nowadays people is overly sensitive to have a serious topic.

[@arielle8010]

Such a sad time! The 90s was the last era for variety in ALL media, but all eras before, with some new media being great, had the best overall experience!!! 👏👏👏

[@ajanay1200]

Can't you actually hear someone in the audience whimpering at the scene after Will cried about his father leaving him again.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

That was Karyn Parsons. The actress who played Hillary .

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@RapFanatic4ever but how did she crying ?

[@kenbrown2927]

I loved watching fresh prince as a kid, it seemed so happy and energetic. Now, as I've gotten older, and rewatched some of these sad/ coming of age scenes on YT and Instagram, I've realized this show wasn't all comedy and great music. It had many pull at your heart strings and real dramatic parts to it that makes me love and respect the show even more now.

[@thewin9459]

Comedy shows tend to have the best dramatic moments. Mostly because you watch for laughs, but when it gets serious(if handled correctly) you will always remember it.

[@tonyabel9203]

It makes sense that the show's fashion-savvy, because the family is rich.

[@kaijunasan4497]

He's right. WHEN ARE we gonna stop doing this to eachother..??

[@Bostonterrierslol]

Never apparently

[@wethepplwhorblackerthanblu6442]

@@Bostonterrierslol Until somebody turns the light out on this tiny little plant

[@supremeprince_9765]

Yeah, it’s never going to stop it seems. Black peoples get mad at other black people who enjoy so called “white things” and the uppity black people look down on other black people for not being in a better situation then them it’s just really fucking pitiful.

[@rodgill9376]

@@supremeprince_9765 I've had to deal with that all of my life. I didn't fit into those... social circles if you will and I was basically the black sheep. It was bad enough to some people that I spoke like an "oreo" but also because I slowly but surely stopped listening to "black people music." I became a metalhead during my high school days. And I also listen to orchestral and classical music as well. I'm proud to be black but I'm also just a person who flawed and human too! My parents always taught me to think and feel for myself! Not to be a follower.

[@joshuaford6700]

Number 9 hits home so hard. I remember being in high-school and watching my dad get wheeled out of a quadruple +1 heart bypass surgery. Seeing the man who had seemed so invincible not even be able to lift a glass of water to his lips is something that really effected me.

[@ddthewolf]

When I was in high school, my dad got diagnosed with cancer and one day had to make an emergency trip to the hospital. The next date when my sister went to see him in the ICU, and I saw him unconscious with all those tubes and machines, it was probably the scariest thing I ever saw in my life He luckily survived the incident, and lasted for another 20 years, only to sadly lose the battle this past week, I wish I could have at least given him a proper goodbye the last I saw him ,😞

[@jayerm]

Finally, a watchmojo list that I agree with... This is still one of my favorite shows. Nearly all of these moments brought out strong emotions in me

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

“How come he don’t want me man?” That’s something no kid should ever have to ask about their father (or mother)

[@Takaichi666-]

I agree

[@jamiebaker7066]

Uncle Phil is America's favorite uncle ❤️

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

For me, this show will always be the best sitcom ever.

[@lanacherie184]

"how come he don't want me" that always hurts my heart as it just hits too close to home

[@steveh4521]

I think the one were Carlton didn't want to see Phil as less than Superman. Spoke to us all as well. We all have to face the reality of death and when someone you love has the possibility of dying in the hospital. The reality really hits home. To know this person could be gone and taken from you in a moments notice is scary and heart wrenching.

[@VDOTU5]

These are part of why 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is my favorite sitcom.

[@JohnSmith-ri2zs]

Take ur time it is my show now hahah

[@shahfacekillah]

I'm surprised the dad one wasn't #1. I've watched that episode 100 times and I still get choked up. Although my own father was around in my life, there were plenty of times where I felt like he never wanted me. The fraternity episode, that was the most real and the most G Carlton got.

[@Tom_TheDutchguy]

The episode with Will's dad should be number one, that episode still moves me to tears.

[@kingofentertainment7052]

When Will's dad leaves him again, that's just heartbreaking!

[@josephadiaz8343]

A lot of sad moments, but necessary moments that needed to be shown. Moments that are real. A lot of these are still happening today.

[@ryanthethomas8769]

Dude this show was just amazing like that growing up being funny and can be serious at times

[@lexkanyima2195]

Same

[@hauntedcorgi9663]

Just the look on Uncle Phil's face before Will said 'How come he don't want me, man?' Just gets me. Thanks, MsMojo, I needed a good cry today

[@anirai1516]

This series will always be legendary!!!

[@haileypeters6034]

i get chills every single time i watch will and uncle phil talk about his dad

[@redheadedpsycho4566]

5:58 i shouted out "hell yeah" when she said "no, respect for women"

[@redheadedpsycho4566]

@Logia SD where i live, women do respect each other

[@redheadedpsycho4566]

@Logia SD believe me or not. i don't care. all I can tell you are though is that you're either a late 20-year-old guy who still lives with his parents, or that you're a young teen just looking for an online fight because you're too scared of a real fight

[@Noir__Hope]

I'm 14 and this nearly brought me to tears , big fan of this show

[@Crasher1982]

It's in part the fact they dealt with serious issues that makes this series so good.

[@bravoalley228]

I think this is what will still make this show better than the new one.. It can switch from comedy to serious drama. That emotional switch makes this version far better.

[@Warzulu77]

Not only is this show hilariously funny but the fashion in which it addresses deep topics is also exceptionally done.

[@georgiaboytj]

Uncle Phil and Carl Winslow were my TV dads. Honorable mentions: pops williams, Robert Townsend

[@sbarrow06]

Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable (The Cosby Show) Michael Kyle (My Wife and Kids)

[@charity9660]

I think the dad thing was what stuck with me the most. Besides that all these scenes were tough. Very well written and I’m glad they showed them.

[@ElderShogun]

The Fresh Prince was HILARIOUS but when they needed to be serious they did it beautifully

[@D0NTREPLY]

fresh prince certainly set itself apart from other comedies of the time, adding these dramatic moments. they used just enough on the show and never over did it, so that when a dramatic moment did happen in amongst all the comedy, it blended in well and never felt like a random occurrence. i wish more comedies did this, adding dramatic moments in a comedy, does help add more substance to the characters. instead of just being 2 dimensional of just laughs.

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Will reacting to his father leaving is one the greatest performances in a sitcom ever

[@alluresearlesxxxgalaxyqueen]

These episodes were good and the lessons they taught the fresh prince of bel air is one of the best sitcoms of the nineties

[@jerilemons5281]

When Will Said How Come He Dont Want Me Man ...Made Me Cry 😢

[@Mannyindahouse]

"When are we gonna stop doing this to each other?" That question is still on my mind.

[@fadeblac5633]

Carlton really hit home when you didn't want to go to the hospital after the heart attack. But, I admit that scene with Will and his father. How come he doesn't want me man. That one sentence made me cry. And, I'm never the type to cry watching anything. Number 3 the father should have been Number 1. I love that episode Black History. The Gun issue was very serious. But, that should have been Number 2.

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Will’s dad is the type of father men SHOULDN’T be like Uncle Phil is the type of father men SHOULD be like

[@freeziboi3249]

I can't watch that "how come he don't want me man?" scene without crying. 😢

[@jacobrearrick6101]

I love this show. I just started watching it in 2020. I have seasons 1, 2, and 6 on DVD. I hope the new show is good.

[@Shadowrulzalways]

This show is so mature with it’s serious topics.

[@lexkanyima2195]

It is edgy

[@evannance6290]

I grew up without a father and i still dont know where he is, but that father episode i cry everytime because i never grew up with a father

[@LeonardoKlotz]

I used to watch this when I was a kid. Unfortunately, my childhood was a big blackout, so I can only remember fragments Then I watched some episodes in 2010 when it aired at Nick at Nite Now I'm finally watching it in order during reruns at TNT But I took a break from it after finishing season 3

[@carlosina.._..deville272]

The part I can relate to is will's father leaving cause mine wanted to get rid of me before I was even born and when my mom didn't want to do that he left :/

[@TheWesBradshaw]

Should done a pick on ageism, when Aunt Viv schooled the young dancers at the audition for doubting her.

[@MChantal76]

I think it wasn't included because it was such a short moment between her and the younger dancers and because she ended up collapsing right after and decided not to pursue dancing because of her age and the toll on her body.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@MChantal76 it was just to showcase of proving yourself. But it's a message

[@amymurphy721]

Great top ten list ...now you need to do a top 10 "A different world " tackled issues...that show had a lot of real life situations too

[@JheriCurlJankins]

That would be damn near impossible. Almost every episode of "A Different World", after season 1, dealt with serious topics.

[@Jungle_Twist]

The dad part get me everytime. I relate too hard...

[@catrinalawrence393]

All of those episodes where very sad 😔 and very good 😊

[@doyadirty3804]

That Carton scene at the fraternity was so deep

[@cwalker6911]

#3 gets me every damn time and hurts my heart and not for nothing uncle Phil is just the GOAT

[@stephenpowell5912]

Love the Drama and Humour in this ❤️ Especially the hard hitting scenes that tear me up watching this.

[@jacknapyer]

The scene where carlton checks dude about his blackness is hands down my favorite moment. “How come he don’t want me” is number two and the racial profiling ep rounds out my top three. Just now when i watched will say “how come he don’t want me?” I actually said aloud (to no one), “shut up i’m not crying you’re crying”

[@thechillindude4478]

My Biggest problem with number 1 is that in part 1 of that episode Carlton was in a dark place, but then in part 2 they chickened out and he was back to being a loveable goofball as if nothing had happened

[@lexkanyima2195]

Why ?

[@thechillindude4478]

@Jermaine Anthony Yeah but this was a two parter. Totally fine after part 2 airs, but when it's an ongoing storyline for part 2 not so much

[@bryanthomson8979]

Best show ever.

[@naelmohammed9551]

"How come he don't want me man?" That scene will get me choked up every time I watch it. 😢

[@robindew9072]

I remember every one of these episodes. Deep and meaningful. They still get me

[@dayvioncarter2246]

8:03 one of my favorite moments from the fresh prince of bel-air

[@hiddleicious7962]

Dear MsMojo, Once again, great video. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is one of my favorite vintage shows and it's breaking down content like this thatmakes your channel so great. Anyway, as a request for your next video, can you do a countdown of the top 10 most creepiest moments/episodes of the show, Steven Universe? P.S., I'm a big fan of you guys 💘

[@Whos_That_GurL1]

“How come he don’t want me man??!” Breaks my heart every time. 💔

[@dimitriusvoldun8031]

"How come he don't want me, man?" I remember when that episode first aired. It put me in tears then and it puts me in tears now. My biological father abandoned us when I was 1 1/2. I know the level of piece of crap that he is... I'm 37 years old... but some small part of my brain still looks up and goes, "How come he don't want me, man?"

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air in my opinion is which made 90's TV shows great just like The Simpsons.

[@lexkanyima2195]

At their peak

[@redacted2275]

There's a lot of good shows in the 90s. Don't be simplistic.

[@jerilemons5281]

When Will Was In The Hospital And He Found Carton Had A Gun....And Will Said Give Me The The Gun.. And Will Took Out The Bullets Then Started Crying.....I Cried Too 😢 😭 🤧

[@artgirl1997]

I havent gotten there yet. I think he was afraid on what Carlton was going to do with the gun. Which season is that one?

[@powmichael3411]

Best 90s show ever .

[@dligg413]

So great to be born in the era of these types of shows, my kids don’t know anything about how these shows really helped in many ways

[@firecloud42]

Parent abandonment episode should be #1, not only is it the best acting in the show but also a very heavy topic

[@tomst.antoine7742]

Very eye-opening....Thanks for reminding us of these important issues...

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@toptenguy1]

Fresh Prince was great at tackling difficult social issues, WITHOUT coming off as preachy and lecture'y. Good on them.

[@artgirl1997]

That what I like bout the 70s, 80s, and 90s shows. They tackle a lot of serious issues that goes on in real life.

[@KayKayLette]

Such amazing show I m so glad to grown up in the 90s lol

[@stealthskater5674]

Born in '88 Long Live Old School 😎🎸🥁🎸🤘✌️🕹️🎮

[@darkb4light06]

8:55 That whole scene breaks me every single time.

[@JohnSmith-ri2zs]

Hush ur month

[@deshawnbanks1803]

The deadbeat dad episode stuck with me cause my dad wasn't there for me

[@evohumans]

Good, simple, yet solid, substantive stories with strong emotional impact. I'm tellin you, these shows have a feel to them that can't be touched by a lot of these shows nowadays.

[@oldman6487]

the acting in this show is very incredible

[@Azraell01]

Love #1. and love the list as a whole.

[@sludge-factory]

I need to rewatch this show

[@somethingaboutbeaute]

Yeah this by far is one of my favourite lists. Well done #msmojo

[@johnhouder3576]

the one with his father really got me. my father wasn’t even there for my birth and i never even saw him until i was 12. he never said happy birthday to me until i turned 17. he’s never gotten me a birthday gift or a christmas gift. he was never there.

[@LannyLeArtist]

Fresh prince was legendary. You cant change my mind.