The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Season 3

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation

1 - How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Air Date: September 14, 1992

Will returns home from spending the summer in Philadelphia with a new look that doesn't sit well with Uncle Phil.

Will Gets Committed

2 - Will Gets Committed

Air Date: September 21, 1992

When the Banks family returns to its former neighborhood to help old friends after a destructive city-wide riot, Vivian reveals a surprise to Philip.

That's No Lady, That's My Cousin

3 - That's No Lady, That's My Cousin

Air Date: September 28, 1992

Enrolled at the newly coed Bel-Air Prep, Ashley begins dressing to entice guys, using Will's preferences in women as her examples.

Hilary Gets a Job

4 - Hilary Gets a Job

Air Date: October 5, 1992

Hilary gets a job reporting weather on television.

Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe

5 - Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe

Air Date: October 12, 1992

Carlton prepares for a dinner date with his former girlfriend, Cindy (Lark Voorhees), forgiving her for rejecting him several months earlier, but when she arrives with a newborn baby named Carlton Jr., the entire Banks family is stunned.

P.S. I Love You

6 - P.S. I Love You

Air Date: October 24, 1992

While Philip entertains rude, senile Judge Robertson, Will accepts expensive gifts from Lindsey Simon, a rich classmate who wants to buy his affection.

Here Comes the Judge

7 - Here Comes the Judge

Air Date: October 26, 1992

Will gets arrested for numerous parking tickets as Phil runs for judge against incumbent Judge Robertson.

Boyz in the Woods

8 - Boyz in the Woods

Air Date: November 5, 1992

Philip takes Will and Carlton on a camping trip that turns out to be a disaster when snow traps the unhappy campers.

A Night at the Oprah

9 - A Night at the Oprah

Air Date: November 9, 1992

The Bankses appear on Oprah's show and fail to invite Will on-stage, which may cause Philip to lose the election.

Asses to Ashes

10 - Asses to Ashes

Air Date: November 16, 1992

Election results are in and Philip fights to remain cool amid lies by Judge Robertson, which prompt Will to confront the outspoken incumbent. Will Will go to far? Will he say what everyone is feeling? Will Judge Robertson be able to take it?

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

11 - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Air Date: November 23, 1992

At Vivian's Lamaze class, Will cozies up to a pregnant sportswriter, who takes him to a game - and delivers more than just fun.

The Cold War

12 - The Cold War

Air Date: December 7, 1992

When Vivian quarantines Will and Carlton in the backyard pool house after both are stricken with contagious colds, they spend the night arguing over a girl that Will stole from Carlton.

Mommy Nearest

13 - Mommy Nearest

Air Date: December 14, 1992

Will tries to tell his mother that he doesn't want to return to Philadelphia with her after his high school graduation.

Winner Takes Off

14 - Winner Takes Off

Air Date: January 4, 1993

Geoffrey humiliates himself by insulting the Banks family and quitting his job when Will and Carlton trick him into thinking he has won millions of dollars in the lottery.

Robbing the Banks

15 - Robbing the Banks

Air Date: January 18, 1993

Philip is quick to judge an ex-con Will urged him to hire as a handyman and temporary assistant after the house is robbed.

Bundle of Joy

16 - Bundle of Joy

Air Date: January 25, 1993

As Vivian's delivery date approaches, the family fantasizes about what the baby will mean to each of them: Ashley feels all but invisible, Geoffrey feels overwhelmed by the family's demands, and Vivian feels like she's having triplets.

The Best Laid Plans

17 - The Best Laid Plans

Air Date: February 1, 1993

When Monique refuses to have sex until she's married, Will stages a mock wedding ceremony with D.J. Jazzy Jeff as the preacher.

The Alma Matter

18 - The Alma Matter

Air Date: February 8, 1993

Depressed and suicidal over having ruined his chances of attending Princeton University, Carlton is visited by his Guardian Angel, who shows him how awful the Banks family would be if he weren't alive.

Just Say Yo

19 - Just Say Yo

Air Date: February 15, 1993

Will learns a sobering lesson after Carlton pops the wrong pills from Will's locker, mistaking amphetamines for vitamins, and winds up in hospital.

The Baby Comes Out

20 - The Baby Comes Out

Air Date: February 22, 1993

Vivian's baby is a week late, but family members and her visiting sisters are nowhere to be found when it's time to rush to the hospital.

You Bet Your Life

21 - You Bet Your Life

Air Date: March 1, 1993

Heavyweight boxing champ Riddick Brown wreaks havoc with Carlton's mind and Will's face at a funky cafe-casino in Nevada, where the cousins have stopped on their way to check out a college for Will.

Ain't No Business Like Show Business

22 - Ain't No Business Like Show Business

Air Date: April 12, 1993

Will lands a spot in a comedy showcase after accompanying a comic friend to an audition.

The Way We Were

23 - The Way We Were

Air Date: May 3, 1993

Series clips illustrate family recollections as the kids put together a scrapbook for Vivian and Philip, who want to renew their vows on their anniversary.

Six Degrees of Graduation

24 - Six Degrees of Graduation

Air Date: May 10, 1993

Vy anticipates Will's graduation with enthusiasm, but there may be discord when she learns Will is failing music. To pass his music class, Will must sing at the graduation ceremony - with a class of eight-year-olds.