Ep 19. Eyes on the Prize

In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 2 episode 19, titled "Eyes on the Prize," Will is determined to win a prestigious award for his school's poetry competition. He spends all his time perfecting his poem and practicing his delivery, but his efforts are derailed when he meets a beautiful girl named Valerie. Will immediately falls head over heels for her and loses focus on the competition.

Meanwhile, Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian are getting ready to celebrate their wedding anniversary, but they can't seem to agree on how to celebrate. Uncle Phil wants to have a fancy dinner at a fancy restaurant, but Aunt Vivian just wants to stay home and watch a movie. The couple bicker back and forth about it, but ultimately they decide to compromise and have a romantic, low-key dinner at home.

Back at school, Will's crush on Valerie is jeopardizing his chance at winning the poetry competition. He keeps getting distracted and can't seem to focus on anything other than her. That is until Valerie reveals that she too is competing in the poetry competition and is determined to win. Will realizes that he needs to step up his game and give it his all if he wants to stand a chance at winning.

The day of the competition arrives and Will is nervous but determined. He takes the stage and recites his poem flawlessly, impressing the judges and the audience. Valerie takes the stage next and delivers an equally impressive performance. In the end, it is up to the judges to decide who the winner is.

Meanwhile, Aunt Vivian and Uncle Phil's anniversary dinner is going well until they receive a call from Will's school, asking them to come in and watch the poetry competition. The couple rushes over to the school and arrives just in time to see Will and Valerie reciting their poems. They are both proud of Will, but they can't help but bicker about their plans for the rest of the evening.

In the end, Will wins the poetry competition and Valerie congratulates him on his well-deserved victory. Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian make up and decide to spend the rest of their evening at the fancy restaurant Uncle Phil had originally wanted to go to. The episode ends with the entire family celebrating Will's win and enjoying a meal together.

Overall, "Eyes on the Prize" is a heartwarming episode that explores the themes of love, dedication, and compromise. It showcases Will's talent as a poet and also highlights the importance of balancing priorities and staying focused on achieving our goals.