The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 10 Gems of Wisdom from Uncle Phil | Max

[@CocontHead]

Will didn’t realize he needed Uncle Phil at first, and neither did we 😭

[@RapFanatic4ever]

We needed hin more than we thought

[@killaskrilla5320]

Real Spit

[@cactusjack2264]

Lol, we all need an Uncle Phil

[@rissaceehart4076]

NO TRUER Words Spoken

[@greasemonke]

@@cactusjack2264 and an Uncle Buck

[@kingyousef5718]

First things first rest in peace uncle Phil 🙏🏾

[@Truthe]

For real

[@marsap8715]

@@Truthe he the only father that I ever knew

[@Daveed1984]

When i have a child I'll be a better you

[@Ninjah__]

@@Daveed1984 Prophecies that i made way back in the Ville

[@aotej]

@@Ninjah__ fulfilled

[@ceruleanwalker1069]

"You are my son Will, end of story." Uncle Phil, the man who taught us that fatherhood is not about blood. It's a choice, one you make every day.

[@youngbloodnba]

😪❤️

[@deathrager2404]

no he tought you to be responsible for your family. FAMILY. do NOT do this for single ladies whom abandoned their man for whatever reason. never ever raise another man's seed unless that child is family.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

FACTS. Uncle Phil is the best dad on television.

[@TheMJKnight]

Uncle Phil. A man that all fathers and potential fathers, should aspire to be.

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Yup. His speech to Ashley said it all. *"I'm your parent. It's a job I refuse to give up and one at which I cannot afford to fail."* More parents should have that attitude BEFORE they become parents. EXCELLENT WRITING for this show!

[@tanyakasim3988]

Amen to that. ☺️ Trying to be your child's friend first can and does backfire. Mine were pretty tough because they had to be.

[@pastaspaghettimonster1893]

@@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE Sadly while many may try, they execute it wrong and fail by trying to protect their kids from EVERYTHING and stifle their development and individuality. They fail because they don't realise what succeeding as a parent is. Succeeding is having an 18 year old that has the confidence to say "NO" and knows when to draw firm lines, not be talked into things, and is responsible. They know there are times for fun but there are also times you have to step up to help someone because no one else, even their parents, are helping them. Some may see this line as endorsing helicopter parenting, but what it's about is teaching your children right from wrong, nd giving them confidence to go against their friends ideas if those ideas are wrong. It's not surrounding your child 24/7 to make sure he/she never has to make decisions, then turn them loose at 18 when they suddenly have to make all their decisions themselves. Many parents at my small school were VERY angry that our trained shop teacher (who was a fully qualified builder) from teaching 16 to 18 year old high school students from using power tools. His response was in possibly less than a year they will be buying one of these tools themselves, would you rather they learn how to use them in an environment with quality tools by a qualified and experienced instructor watching EVERYTHING they do, next to an emergency cut-off switch.... or would you rather they use a cheap tool and have to figure it out by themselves with a poor quality manual with no safety devices and no instructor? Still some parents said "no" to letting their child do wood work...

[@KonElKent]

Any idiot with functioning gonads can be a father, but it takes engagement to be a dad. Whether by blood or by bond, Phil was a good dad.

[@thatsupersamoan41]

I aspire to be a father like uncle Phil

[@ipleedafif8033]

That scene about Will and his dad made me cry when I was a teenager. 30 years later and my grown ass is in tears.

[@jameshamilton5947]

I know the feeling man

[@angelica1839]

thats so sweet

[@TheCrazybusa]

Every damn time! It hits home in so many ways.

[@mangamanmanga3309]

same

[@Jillians1025]

Same here😔

[@johnnycee9325]

"Courage is being the way you are no matter what ANYBODY says about you!" -Uncle Phil

[@nintendonerdsvideos4727]

Will teases me, but you don't see me going yo yo yo homie yo -Uncle Phil

[@sonamytmnt9783]

@@nintendonerdsvideos4727 (laughter in the crowd)

[@andthewallscametumblingdow2451]

"I heard the brotha SPEAK." Ok, we can all go home now.

[@houseofmatrix6174]

That line always gets to me

[@Ashguy733]

"Sometimes what feels good is wrong." *Wills face* lmao

[@brandon1234]

😂😂😂

[@Whereyahidin]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@youngmenace6077]

Everything that feels good is wrong, everything do you understand me!😂😂

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

@J Taylor Everything!

[@Rapper0919]

I don’t get it

[@VenomHernandez]

Philip Banks... Everyone's childhood wisdom

[@StreamOnMax]

So much 💜 for Uncle Phil!

[@s4xtt]

And adulthood too, I only watch this whole show last year and it gave me so much wisdom

[@dreed9289]

YOU SAID SUM DEN! MY GUY 💯

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yes . Gotta love him

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Perfect marriage combo..... Uncle Phil and Aunt Claire (Huxtable) .

[@troybrown2563]

James Avery was just the best sitcom dad I’ve ever experienced. R.I.P. to the legend.

[@RayzorBlade]

When Uncle Phil did Yo, Yo ,Yo homie Yo, I bust out dyin laughin

[@adambennett2737]

Me too

[@JustFost0203]

Same😂😂😂😂

[@tonymata8070]

I was like bruh! 🤣😭

[@rissaceehart4076]

@@adambennett2737 LOLOL IKR!

[@MsJoyce31202]

Please Uncle Phil never evuh do that no mo. 🤭. Thank God grown-ups are mature and aren't bothered much by what chilrens say.

[@edsonpacheco294]

When he told Will "I heard the brother speak." .... dang

[@chrisb7831]

10 and 1 were perfectly placed. Will goes from being a distant relative to Uncle Phil's son.

[@XavierBlackburn777]

💯

[@YT-Maz]

Man, #7 gets me every single time 😢😢

[@ryhussle9401]

@Cynical Frenchface False. He grew up with both parents. It was acting. Do your research before spreading false info.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

That should’ve been #1 honestly

[@YT-Maz]

What I heard was that scene was different in the script and that Will improvised the whole thing on the spot and Mr. Avery (the professional that he is) just went with it

[@freestylepunk]

The original Aunt Viv (Janet Hubert) had a such a big problem with Will being a "bad actor" that she was removed from the show. I'm guessing #7 would make her think twice.

[@tonymata8070]

Same, I've experienced that when I was a child. For years I was hateful towards my father but I learned to move on years later, I still miss him but I don't think he remembers me and the rest of my siblings. 😔

[@ryaneaston5887]

So much love for James Avery. Not only a class act, but he was teaching us something every day. Rip

[@justinweber4977]

"You hurt him and you could have hurt yourself!" For being an Anti-drug After School Special, that line still shows that Uncle Phil is just as concerned for Will as any of the other kids, Carlton just had priority because he's in a more serious condition.

[@lukefisher7600]

"You are my son. End of story."

[@rissaceehart4076]

#PERIODTTTTTTT

[@MsJoyce31202]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pastaspaghettimonster1893]

My Dad and I have different DNA. I don't know who my father is and neither does he... but he's been my Dad for 24 years and I've been his son for 34 years and he is closer to me by miles than any blood relative... and as he's 78 has made sure in his will I am treated the same as a biological son. He has ALWAYS been the person to ALWAYS help out when I had no one to turn to, and even at 78 we combine chores as we live just a minutes walk away from each other. Like, he does the shopping for us both (I reimburse of course) and I will cook for us both. We do each others hair cuts, if he needs to borrow my tools he can take what he wants.... if I need to borrow his washing machine so I can do twice as much washing that's cool. If my wife needs lifts to work and back and I can't do them, he does them, and if not he takes my dog for 15mile+ walk/runs. But if he needs some help with his computer/phone I will do my best sraight away. He was and always will be my father. I seek his counsel when in tough times, and he seeks mine on other matters. We have a bond stronger than DNA... it's mutual love and respect.

[@philiphunn194]

@@pastaspaghettimonster1893 Same here, man - I didn’t even meet my father until I was 32. My stepdad has been my paternal role model my entire life.

[@TheDarkYoshi64]

Was waiting for this one. My absolute favorite Uncle Phil quote.

[@Powerranger-le4up]

Uncle Phil is also a good model for many people. Despite the difficulties and obstacles, he worked hard, never took shortcuts, and encouraged others to do the same. He’s an example of true black empowerment.

[@magomandrake171]

That moment when Uncle Phill took Will and Carlton out of jail made him look like a total badass. Not a single punch was thrown but you can feel how he ripped the officer a new one with words alone.

[@tomstech4390]

Notice how whenever he's talking to his kids and dressing them down he never points a finger at them, He stands tall and says what he has to say. "Uncle Phil" (Avery) helped raise allot of kids, Not just americans and not just blacks but kids of all races around the world.

[@FrancistheBrave]

True I'm not American I'm from the republic of Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹. I'll always miss uncle phil 😭😭😭😭😭

[@cartoonlover985]

Everyone’s favourite tv uncle (besides Iroh)

[@Ashguy733]

Or Uncle Ruckus lol

[@goat1408]

Straight up💯

[@scaratlas3347]

Before Iron there was Uncle Phil. I miss you James Avery.

[@CJ2uff]

He was in Aladdin tv series

[@DatMuslimGuy]

@@Ashguy733 Uncle Ruckus is hilariously ignorant

[@McCloudXIV]

I relate too much to clip #7 (4:10) Happy Father's Day to the real men being there for their kids. Rest in Power Uncle Phil

[@oktoberK]

I have two friends that I grew up with. Both have children one has a son one has a daughter. Those kids are 18 and 12 and I’ve never even met their fathers once. How could somebody do that to their own kid?

[@alexreilly6121]

I am having my coffin placed around/through some electrical supply cables so I can rest in powah too...

[@alphabarre9096]

​@@alexreilly6121i hope you did that already, that's one less fool on this marvelous planet.

[@logeyperogi1805]

That scene with Will and his dad, first time I saw it I was alone and I cried, second time I saw it I was with my dad and HE cried, he told me “I watched Fresh Prince of Bel Air a lot when I was your age, and when your older sister was born, I swore I’d be a father like Uncle Phil, never like Lou, and if you ever need me for anything, please ask” My dad cried when he heard me say I wanted to be like him

[@taetannim3581]

"It is my job to protect you. It is a job I refuse to quit and at which I can't afford to fail." Best tv dad.

[@Mone333Williams]

Every real fathers motto ❤

[@Meru732]

"You are my son, Will, end of story." Tears drop out everytime I hear this from Uncle Phil.

[@MeesTW]

Forgot one of the best ones: Uncle Phil: "Will, what you do for a living should provide you with a sense of pride and personal fulfillment. It should tap into that part of you that has something valuable to give to the world. Shouldn't be just about money."

[@recommendedforyou2936]

Alot of people should know that

[@jonlawrence6338]

Also Uncle Phil: “Mo money mo money mo money!”

[@SSJWolverine]

Will: You really believe that? Phil: That's right, Will. Will: Then why did you become a lawyer? Phil: .....I'm gonna go get another piece of sponge.

[@JenksCoach]

Haha came to finish it off@@SSJWolverine

[@sbarrow06]

Season and episode to this one please?

[@abdulqudz89]

he left us seven years ago, but he'll live on in our hearts. r.i.p. james avery.

[@soundofmouse]

This show evoked so many emotions. Just one of the many reasons it was so successful.

[@lessismore8533]

Exactly

[@RapFanatic4ever]

“I love you uncle Phill and I just don’t Wanna lose you “ These damn onion chopping. Ninjas😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭that line hits so different now

[@eleanorhogan8643]

The bit where Will admits that the pills were from his locker is very brave to do it and I believe that was the only episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-air that ended without outtakes, normally this is a funny comedy show but sometimes they can get very serious about certain things.

[@magomandrake171]

Gets to show how much Will got to trust Uncle Phil. A lot of times kids hide things from their parents/family out of fear of what will come to them. For Will to confess that way it means that he truly cares for the Banks family and trusts that whatever consequence that comes to him from Uncle Phil will the be right way.

[@Wulfen73]

The episode "Daddys got a brand new excuse" also has no blooper reel

[@WalkmanWillWalkAllOverYou]

That Episode had a Blooper Reel.

[@WalkmanWillWalkAllOverYou]

@@Wulfen73 So did Seasons 1, 5, 6 and the First 5 or so Episodes of Season 2.

[@disneydaddy4659]

#7 made me cry when I was a kid and it still slaughters my heart to this day. Will Smith is incredible and so was James Avery. God Rest his soul.

[@fro-zone2k]

I'm in the minority but I don't like that episode

[@Edzward]

4:11 Still one of the most powerful scenes in TV history. Anyone that said that Will Smith couldn't act had to eat their words. Also, RIP uncle Phil, still one of the best TV Dads.

[@PrivateEye10]

Gone, but never forgotten... Rest in peace Uncle Phil

[@redwolf6407]

The best father that most of us wish we had growing up with and were raised by. 😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@NowandDen83]

That father episode is the best one. Rip Uncle Phil

[@misslovely9586]

James Avery brought out the best in Will Smith when it came to his acting... you can tell the best scenes and the most meaningful ones in the Fresh Prince is between them two.

[@Daveed1984]

#7 still hits hard for me. I knew every emotion that scene had

[@victorleung8604]

Rest In Peace uncle Phil’. 🥺 his character taught me a lot.

[@seannixon745]

RIP James Avery. The best uncle on tv without a doubt.

[@naanbred2735]

2nd place for me. 1st is Uncle Iroh.

[@richardperaza5083]

Honestly him Iroh and Carl are basically a holy unity of best father/father figures on TV

[@gachalifetoonstudios1377]

Iroh is the best animated uncle Phil is the best sitcom uncle

[@thewolverine1913]

What about Uncle Tom?

[@Ash-gtr32]

Another James is James Gandolfini who played Tony Soprano, he too was a big lovable guy who could do menace, comedy, authority and warmth and caring.

[@harneyhomeservice6530]

Uncle Phil was the best fathers. His compassion and love he should his kids and even stepping in as Wills father and showing him the love and support he did with his own kids. RIP Uncle Phil ( James Avery) .

[@Jojojo995]

He also made the voice of “Shredder” on the old “TMNT” cartoons. (May he rest in peace)🙏

[@JagoKestis]

The genuine emotional pain on James Avery’s face at 5:06 gets me every single time

[@trestonmalone5072]

I can’t watch that last scene together without getting teary!! RIP James Avery. We love you.

[@StillND]

“EVERYTHING that feels good is wrong.” We know what you mean, sir. You don’t literally mean everything, 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@sabin97]

you missed one moment. when uncle phill tells will "of all my kids, you're the one i have to worry about the least."

[@bman3794]

James Avery was the real all American dad. The one kids need in the wor lives and the one all dads should aspire to be. Rest in peace pops.

[@mechajay3358]

Rest Easy James Avery, Thank you for being am Uncle Phil for us all. 🙏🏿

[@Collageman90]

RIP Uncle Phil the Shredder, you have giving us so much to enjoy and work with.

[@90sgrove]

Uncle Phil is the most greatest underrated father figure and uncle I’ve ever seen even his serious examples can make you laugh and smile

[@fakename2956]

Fresh Prince is a top 5 show of all time

[@Brook11223]

The voice of Shredder, Jim Rhodes in TMNT and Iron Man the Animated Series.

[@lancedudero4318]

Wait, You don't mean......

[@Brook11223]

@@lancedudero4318 He voiced the character of Shredder for the animated TMNT show as well as Jim Rhodes War Machine in Iron Man: The Animated Series season 1 as well as the crossover with Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

[@harveyquezada1056]

He wasn’t Iron Man

[@Brook11223]

@@harveyquezada1056 He voiced Jim Rhodes/War Machine.

[@dfcintron]

"Those blasted Turtles!!"

[@Mr._Ramos]

Will Smith needs uncle Phil now more than ever..

[@timesuprepo2]

My grandfather was technically a step grandpa. I told him once thanks for treating my like one of the blood grandkids. He replied “ you are my grandson and have been since you were 5 years old” that will never change and I love you end of story. In his will I was named a grandson not a step grandson. Love is thicker than blood

[@KingOfThaDead64]

The greatest uncle of all time!!!!!!

[@lance134679]

I cried like a baby when Will said "How come he don't want me, man" on that episode about his father. I get a feeling Will has never really dealt with the pain his real father caused his family.

[@fbheavymetalgamer5455]

He got on great with his dad. Biggest myth

[@dnakatomiuk]

The episode where his father walked out was one of the most powerful scenes ever, it was one of the best scenes ever from this show and I loved this shows to pieces I watched it every Tuesday in the UK

[@lessismore8533]

Only fresh Prince can make you laugh and cry all in one show

[@Arylwren1]

The scene after Will's dad bails hits me every time. My own dad this this too me and it was my step dad that was my uncle phil

[@ROD.66]

Same

[@andrewpierre3260]

Uncle Phil is one of my heroes and my favourite on the show.

[@lancedudero4318]

0:06 Mo Money, Mo Money, Mo Money.

[@hbpipe4345]

Which episode!?

[@patricialinguissi8732]

@@hbpipe4345 It's season 2 episode 21 Vying for attention.

[@hbpipe4345]

@@patricialinguissi8732 thanks 🙏🏽

[@rissaceehart4076]

I FELL OUT!

[@joycoker4317]

Ooofda! These onions over here. That scene where his father left has me bawling every single time! One of the best TV shows EVER!

[@americaroleplayer]

I love with the drug talk that Phil's not angry in the way a parent would be a the person that hurt their son. He's angry at the older brother who got his brother drugged. He's still a parent in this moment, he's just as worried when he hears that Will had the drugs as he is angry.

[@nicholasegg0284]

He didn't have to punish him in the end either, all he needed was to hear that Will was sorry and took accountability for drugging Carlton.

[@chrisgomez1840]

will wasnt punished he gave Uncle Phill a hug as Will cried

[@richardhodgson6711]

Fresh Prince was in a different league to other US sitcoms of the time

[@collegebro85]

There was this, Family Matters, Boy Meets World, even Full House...90’s were the best!

[@antoniosilvapaucar1311]

And maybe today.

[@richardperaza5083]

@@collegebro85 hey don't leave out Family Matters

[@collegebro85]

@@richardperaza5083 I…I didn’t 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DS-br1wn]

@@collegebro85 you forgot Martin

[@Uchawibeatz]

Papa's got Got a brand new excuse is one of the reason why we all loved uncle Phil. It felt like he was always there for us. RIP James Avery

[@tigerroaring]

"How come he don't want me, man?" 🥺 Gets me everytime!!😢😭 James Avery was a amazing... RIP...

[@JAYDOZIT]

Uncle Phil and Danny Tanner, were my real fathers. #RIP2BOTH💯🙏🏾

[@masaruten]

That moment when uncle Phil claimed Will as his son. Perfection.

[@justinpeterson3686]

Number 7 gets me every time.

[@epicsamurai5]

“Sometimes, Parents just don’t understand” was hilarious.

[@oldsoul2882]

Greatest tv dad of time rest in power uncle phil you so missed 😢😭😥😰😥😢

[@horusmasterjc]

That last one makes me cry

[@jimkrueger4441]

James Avery outstanding actor and human

[@l-wolverine2211]

Hidden Gem of Wisdom: “Tonight I Dine On Turtle Soup!” Can’t believe it’s been almost 7 years since his passing, and he’s still sadly missed. We ❤️ & Miss Ya Mr. James Avery!!! 🙏

[@richardperaza5083]

Honestly I'm surprised they didn't include the scene where he says nobody makes it far without getting help and people open doors for me

[@Escapism-for-everybody]

It still gets me when he screams because of he´s father and then hugs uncle Phil.

[@seanyshepfit]

"Of course you won't sweetheart,cause you're grounded for 10 years" 😂😂😂😂

[@disturbedpyro4511]

I like how you included #7. Sometimes the best thing said is nothing and just be there for the person. Will needed to release his anger like that, and Uncle Phil was someone who cared about and a shoulder that Will could cry on, both figuratively and literally. I love this scene because it shows how great both these actors are

[@scj6693]

what i like about the first scene is that in the full version, Uncle Phil leaves the room after telling Will that he shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, only for Will to sit down at the piano and start playing classical music, which surprises Uncle Phil. i always thought that was really clever.

[@DyanLucas]

I believe Will playing the piano & James being surprised was not in the scripted.

[@archersmith869]

When ur elders talk u listen and respect their struggles and remember they seen the same things we go through

[@YTDSoM]

James Avery, a great actor that delivered us what a true father figure should look like.

[@enigmalfidelity]

#7 hits me hard. His real emotion makes me cry. I feel the pain every day. The last time my father saw me, I was 3-6 months old in a stroller. He looked at me and said "it's not mine" and walked away. That's the beginning of the story that rarely had a glimpse of a positive light.

[@k.a.williams9290]

Crazy how this show positively impacted so many people.,

[@fkaiba94]

Rip uncle Phil! He was a lot of people's father

[@nottyboy9713]

Uncle Phil and Carl Winslow are who I inspire to be like when I have kids one day

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Uncle Phil is the kind of man every man should strive to be. Fantastic character.

[@terrymack024]

5:28 Even though it felt good hitting that jerk tonight *cue to Phil knocking out the doctor* Really, REALLY good....🤣🤣🤣

[@ShadowKamehameha32]

Uncle Phil was the family we all needed

[@iamdevilboy5976]

Cause you’re grounded for 10 years lol 😂

[@TalkinnGrubbinMedia]

Or until you move out of the house, whichever comes first 😂.

[@iamdevilboy5976]

@@TalkinnGrubbinMedia 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joebennett7221]

For a actor I give him respect

[@marmik961]

5:30 That was a really good edit like Uncle Phil took a moment to remember and relive it that's how good it felt.

[@ashleyalexander2847]

7 always get me, that raw acting from WILL, he made you feel every word with his hurt and pain

[@oliverclytus7559]

Uncle Phil reminds so Much of my grandpa when he said “Look at me when I’m talking to you” those words alone made made respect my grandpa as a man and a human being. It’s been 9 years since he passed away and there isn’t a day that doesn’t go by when I’m not thinking about him and his words of wisdom. Love you grandpa till we meet again. He was a truly a Man’s man 🥲😢😭☺️

[@freddiemercury8625]

I think the part where Uncle Phil hugs Will is the most emotional moment in sitcom history. It's beautiful that despite showing a bit of hatred towards Will, Uncle Phil still considers him family and hugs him like a father figure that Will did not have throughout his childhood living with his mom.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

First things first R.I.P. uncle Phil . We love you thank you for the life lessons and wisdom

[@ozzyb.hammer5599]

I love how they cut to uncle Phil laying the smack down on the guy

[@culturageekyartesmarciales1169]

This was show that could have you busting in laughs and choking like crazy and then have you flooded in tears, like that , in a second. The Fresh Prince Forever.

[@thecollectivegamer3600]

0:26 "You think you so wise..." put him in his place REAL quick

[@cabron1608]

R.I.P James Avery i loved him its so sad he died on the 31st and whats even more sad is netflix is taking the show of :c 3 i love you uncle Phill :)

[@killaskrilla5320]

Uncle Phil was all of our Uncle. We love you.

[@PrinceH8907]

"Look at me when I'm talking to you"

[@ManelisiMtshali-z4q]

"Courage is being the way you are no matter what anybody says about you" ❤

[@callum98]

Every boy needs an uncle phil in their life

[@rebels42wynn83]

One of the greatest tv fathers ever 🙌! RIP, JAMES AVERY 🙏😔🌹💝

[@LolitaStClair]

THANK YOU AND RIP UNCLE PHIL!!!!