Ep 22. To Thine Own Self Be Blue ... and Gold
- TVPG
- April 24, 1995
- 22 min
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7.5 (567)
In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 5 episode 22, titled "To Thine Own Self Be Blue ... and Gold," Will and Carlton have a bet on who can get a woman's phone number first with a group of college students that they meet at The Peacock Stop, a popular campus bar. The bet starts off as harmless fun, but things quickly escalate as both Will and Carlton become more competitive and consumed by winning.
Meanwhile, Hilary and Ashley decide to take their fashion line to the next level by creating a new design and presenting it to a prominent fashion designer. However, their differing creative visions and personalities clash, causing tension between the two sisters.
As the episode progresses, Will and Carlton's bet leads them to make questionable choices in order to win, causing them to reflect on their own values and learning the importance of staying true to oneself. Hilary and Ashley also learn the importance of compromise and understanding each other's perspectives in order to succeed in their business venture.
Overall, "To Thine Own Self Be Blue ... and Gold" tackles themes of competition, values, and communication within relationships, all within the comedic and heartfelt style that The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is known for.