The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990 to May 20, 1996. The show stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his aunt and uncle in their wealthy Bel Air mansion, where his lifestyle often clashes with that of his relatives. The 148 episodes were broadcast over six seasons. Will Smith was a popular and successful rapper during the late 1980s, but because he spent money too freely and grossly underpaid his income taxes, he was assessed... a penalty of $2.8 million by the IRS. The agency subsequently seized many of his possessions and garnished his income. This left Smith nearly bankrupt when, in 1990, he was approached by the television network NBC who signed him on to a contract and built a sitcom around him. The theme song and opening sequence set the premise of the show. Will Smith is a street-smart teenager, born and raised in West Philadelphia, who was sent to live with his aunt and uncle in Bel Air, Los Angeles after getting in a fight. The theme song was written and performed by Smith, as "The Fresh Prince".
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| On the air: | September 10, 1990-May 20, 1996 |
| Number of seasons: | 6 |
| Network: | NBC |
| Producer: | Quincy Jones, Will Smith, Benny Medina |
| Genre: | Comedy |