Will Smith, a talented West Philadelphia teenager is sent to live with family in Bel Air. Upon his arrival, he quickly discovers how different things are and that this is his chance at a new beginning.
Will finds he doesn't fit in at his new school in Bel Air and realises he'll need to rethink how he navigates this new world. Meantime, the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.
Attending Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event helps Will find his groove with his family and peers as it becomes clear that his stay in Bel Air will be more permanent.
The Banks family rallies around Uncle Phil to ramp up his campaign. Will's past starts to catch up to him and he finds help in an unexpected place.
When Will's friend Tray visits, his loyalty to Philly is put to the test. The Banks family supports Hilary by hosting an influencer event.
The Banks family supports Lisa when they host an event in memory of her mother at the mansion. Will puts his feelings of mistrust aside and steps up to the plate for the Bankses and Lisa.
Will and Carlton throw a house party at the Banks' mansion. When Phil unexpectedly shows up at Viv's art event, their relationship is shaken by a lack of trust. Hilary stands up to Kylo after he posts a video of her without her consent.
As the Banks family celebrates Will's birthday, his mom comes to visit, causing unexpected tension; the adults consider whether it's time to tell Will about his father.
The Banks family goes to church. Will considers taking the opportunity to find his father, unknowingly driving a wedge between Phil and Geoffrey.
Will's father shows up and tells the truth about where he's been, exposing a long-buried secret.
Summertime in Bel-Air brings big changes for the Banks family, who prepare to host their annual Juneteenth festivities.
Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club, but the experience is nothing like they expected; looking to level up, they find inspiration at Phil’s law firm event.
Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote their new brand, "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a potential client; Viv finds her Neeman Fellowship candidate in an unexpected place.
After LaMarcus’ accident, everyone rallies around Hilary to support her; Will and Carlton feel the pressure of running "Blackccess" and it starts to affect their relationship.
Will and Carlton look for a solution to their "Blackccess" problems at a pickleball tournament; Viv and Phil celebrate their anniversary, but something seems off between them.
Will brings his parents, Vy and Lou, together to heal the past and move forward; Carlton sees a new side of Amira; Phil makes a big decision with his career.
Viv and Phil spend some quality time together at a resort in Mexico; Will is stuck in a hard place between his family and chosen family.
Will’s secret participation gets revealed, putting him at odds with Carlton over what "Blackccess" truly means to each of them.
Will, Carlton and Lisa try to heal after witnessing a friend's overdose; Hilary prepares for her wedding; Geoffrey reveals the truth to Frederick.
The Bankses and family support Hilary during her wedding day in Martha's Vineyard; Will and Carlton work with Drew on "Blackccess."
Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou. Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
Will alienates himself from the Bel-Air basketball team and finds appealing opportunities in love and basketball with the help of some new South LA friends.
When Ashley's favourite teacher is fired, Will rallies the students to stage a protest, putting Carlton in an uncomfortable position.
After the protest, Will is suspended from the Bel-Air basketball team and looks to join an AAU team with Phil's permission; Carlton deals with the fallout from the protest.
Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.
Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad. Will considers accepting the Founder's Award nomination.
External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder's Award.
Will discovers the truth about his teammate's absence, making him question his future. Carlton spirals out of control.
Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith. Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he’s entangled himself in.
The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award. Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way.