Ep 1. Burnin' Down the House
- TVG
- September 18, 1995
- 22 min
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7.6 (627)
An iconic, classic and beloved American sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, returns for its sixth season with a bang. In this season opener, titled "Burnin' Down the House," our favorite characters are back with more laughs and heartwarming moments.
The season opens with a visit from Will's mom, Vy, who arrives in Bel-Air for a surprise visit. While Carlton is thrilled by her arrival, Will is apprehensive. Will and his mother had some issues in the past, and Will is still trying to heal from their rocky relationship.
Meanwhile, Hilary is busy planning for her wedding. She is keen on making it the most extravagant wedding ever, but her plans are cut short when the Banks’ residence catches fire. Everyone in the family is safe, but the mansion is destroyed, and they find themselves homeless. Philip, the family patriarch, requests help from his wealthy friends in Bel-Air, but no one is willing to accommodate the large Banks family.
The family starts to feel the weight of the situation, but they are determined to stick together and find a solution. Aunt Vivian comes up with the idea of renting a beach house in Malibu, but this does not sit well with Will. He is afraid that moving to Malibu might mean losing his connection to the family he has come to love.
The family decides to go ahead with Aunt Vivian's plan, and they move to Malibu. The beach house is small and cramped, and it is not what they are used to. Will feels out of place in this new environment, and he misses his old life.
As they are settling into their new home, Will decides to take a walk on the beach, where he runs into a group of old friends. They convince him to join them for a party, and Will thinks it is the perfect way to forget the troubles he is facing.
At the party, Will lets loose, and the party is wild. As the party is coming to an end, Will's friends start to cause trouble, and a fight breaks out. Will tries to calm the situation, but things escalate, and the police are called.
The police arrive, and Will finds himself being arrested. With no one to turn to, Will realizes that the family he has been trying to run away from is the only support system he has.
The family comes together to support Will during this difficult time. They show him that they have his back, and he is not alone. Through their support, Will realizes that he needs to change for the better. He starts to see the family as his home and not a prison, as he once thought.
The episode ends with Will apologizing to his family, and they forgive him. They are all happy to be together, and they realize that they can face any obstacle when they are together.
"Burnin' Down the House" is an excellent start to the sixth season of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The episode continues the show's tradition of comedy, heartwarming moments, and sprinkles in essential life lessons. It also shows how family can come together and support each other, even in the darkest times. With this episode, the audience is left with anticipation and excitement for what is to come in the rest of the season.