Ep 12. The Cold War

In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 3 episode 12, titled "The Cold War," the Banks family is faced with a new challenge as Vivian's visiting sister, Janice, turns out to be a difficult and confrontational houseguest.

Janice, who is staying with the family while she awaits the arrival of her husband, immediately clashes with both Vivian and Philip, and puts a strain on the family dynamics. She is constantly complaining, criticizing and creating conflict, causing tensions to run high in the household.

Will, who is trying to avoid Janice at all costs, stumbles upon a plan to end the Cold War between the two sisters. He suggests that they use his "Peace Treaty" method to resolve their issues and reconcile their differences.

Meanwhile, Carlton is dealing with his own set of problems as he tries to impress the beautiful French exchange student, Justine, who is staying with the family. He enlists the help of his cousin, Hilary, to teach him some French phrases and impress Justine with his knowledge of the language.

As the episode progresses, viewers see both the Banks family and Carlton navigating their way through their conflicts and trying to find ways to come to a peaceful resolution. Will's Peace Treaty method proves to be successful and brings the family closer together, while Carlton's attempts to impress Justine ultimately lead to some hilarious misunderstandings.

Overall, "The Cold War" episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedic and heartwarming look at family dynamics and the struggles that arise when dealing with difficult family members.