Series synopsis
Bel-Air is an American drama television series that premiered on Peacock on February 13, 2022. It ended on December 8, 2025. It was created by Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz. It stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman and Jimmy Akingbola.
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
Premise
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
Premise: In the end, it's all love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jabari Banks as Will Smith
- Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks
- Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks
- Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey Thompson
- Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks
- Coco Jones as Hilary Banks
- Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks
- Simone Joy Jones as Lisa Wilkes
Supporting cast
- Jordan L. Jones as Jazz
- Jazlyn Martin as Jackie
Guest cast
- Karrueche Tran as Ivy
- Marlon Wayans as Lou Smith
- April Parker Jones as Viola 'Vy' Smith
- Joe Holt as Fred Wilkes
- Daphne Maxwell Reid as Helen
- Vernee Watson as Janice
- Michael Ealy as Reed Broderick
- Ben Cain as Rev. Robert Lamonte
- Dorian Harewood as Judge Robertson
- Rita Angel Taylor as Lucia
- Maxwell Ross as Kirk
- Tash Jordan as Nathan
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 13, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 23, 2023 | April 27, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 10 | August 15, 2024 | September 5, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | November 24, 2025 | December 8, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dreams and Nightmares A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown. |
February 13, 2022 |
| 2 |
Keep Ya Head Up Will finds he doesn’t fit in at his new school; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will. |
February 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
Yamacraw Will attends Uncle Phil's Black fraternity event and finds his groove with his family and peers. |
February 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fresh Start Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday. |
February 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
Speaking Truth 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. |
March 2, 2023 |
| 3 |
Compromised When Ashley's favorite teacher is fired, Will goes to great lengths to help her out and leaves Carlton in an uncomfortable position |
March 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baby, I'm Back The Banks family host their annual Juneteenth festivities; Will thinks about his future. |
August 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
Pivot Will and Carlton get jobs at the Beverly Hills Country Club and it's nothing like they expected. |
August 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
True Colors Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a new client. |
August 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Maybes Will and Carlton start their senior year at Bel-Air Academy, forcing them to begin considering their next steps post-graduation. |
November 24, 2025 |
| 2 |
Be a Kid It's Homecoming week at Bel-Air Academy, and Will and Carlton do it their way; Phil is forced to rethink his relationship with Geoffrey after being put in a tough position. |
November 24, 2025 |
| 3 |
What Are You Doing for Thanksgiving? Will and Carlton face the consequences for their past choices; the Banks family and friends come together to celebrate Thanksgiving. |
November 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 13, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 8, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |