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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Trivia
20 questions and answers: 6 easy, 8 medium, and 6 hard.
Will traded West Philly for a mansion in Bel-Air, and six seasons of Banks family chaos followed. This 20-question Fresh Prince quiz covers the theme song, the Carlton, Uncle Phil's best moments, and the episodes fans still rewatch. Start easy and see if you can make it all the way to the pool house.
Tap a choice to lock in your answer and see the explanation, or open any answer below to check it. Questions run from easy to hard, and every answer links to the The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air character guides.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air trivia questions and answers
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- Question 1Easy
Which neighborhood is Will "born and raised" in before he moves to Bel-Air?
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Answer: B. West Philadelphia
As the theme song explains, a run-in with some troublemakers on a neighborhood basketball court scares Will's mom into sending him to his wealthy aunt and uncle.
Character guide: Will Smith
- Question 2Easy
What is the name of the Banks family's English butler?
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Answer: D. Geoffrey
Joseph Marcell plays Geoffrey in every season, and his dry one-liners at Will's expense are a highlight of the show.
Character guide: Geoffrey
- Question 3Easy
Which song does Carlton dance to in his famous routine, "the Carlton"?
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Answer: A. "It's Not Unusual"
Carlton busts out his moves to the Tom Jones hit, and Alfonso Ribeiro came up with the dance himself.
Character guide: Carlton Banks
- Question 4Easy
Which of Will's friends keeps getting thrown out of the Banks mansion?
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Answer: C. Jazz
Played by Will Smith's real music partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jazz sailing out the front door courtesy of Uncle Phil became one of the show's signature gags.
Character guides: Philip Banks, Will Smith
- Question 5Easy
Which of the Banks children is the oldest?
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Answer: C. Hilary
Hilary is the eldest, a pampered big sister who later lands a TV career, while Ashley is the youngest until baby Nicky arrives in season three.
Character guides: Hilary Banks, Carlton Banks, Ashley Banks
- Question 6Easy
What is Uncle Phil's profession when the series begins?
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Answer: A. Lawyer
Phil is a self-made, Harvard-trained attorney when Will arrives, and in season three he leaves private practice behind when he is appointed a judge.
Character guide: Philip Banks
- Question 7Medium
Who took over the role of Aunt Viv from Janet Hubert starting in season four?
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Answer: D. Daphne Maxwell Reid
Janet Hubert played Vivian for the first three seasons, and Daphne Maxwell Reid played her for the rest of the run.
Character guide: Vivian Banks
- Question 8Medium
What position is Philip appointed to in the season three episode "Asses to Ashes"?
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Answer: B. Superior Court judge
Phil had been campaigning against his rival, Judge Robertson, and after Robertson dies the governor calls to give Phil the seat.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 10, "Asses to Ashes"
Character guide: Philip Banks
- Question 9Medium
What TV job does Hilary land in "Hilary Gets a Job"?
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Answer: A. Weather girl
At the station Hilary also develops a crush on the anchorman, Trevor, who becomes her boyfriend.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 4, "Hilary Gets a Job"
Character guide: Hilary Banks
- Question 10Medium
What name do Philip and Vivian give the baby born in "The Baby Comes Out"?
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Answer: B. Nicholas
The family tosses around joke names like Shazam and Rufus before settling on Nicholas, better known as Nicky.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 20, "The Baby Comes Out"
Character guides: Vivian Banks, Philip Banks
- Question 11Medium
Which university does Carlton dream of attending?
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Answer: D. Princeton
Carlton's first shot at Princeton ends in a flat rejection in season three, but he finally earns a spot in season six and is headed there when the series wraps.
Character guide: Carlton Banks
- Question 12Medium
In the season five premiere, what hidden talent does Will discover in Ashley?
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Answer: C. Singing
Will makes a demo tape that earns Ashley a record deal, then gets fired as her manager when the label decides he cannot handle her career.
Character guides: Ashley Banks, Will Smith
- Question 13Medium
In "72 Hours," Will bets Carlton cannot survive a weekend in which neighborhood?
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Answer: D. Compton
Carlton accepts and throws himself into the role so hard that Will has to scramble to keep him out of real trouble.
Episode: Season 1, Episode 23, "72 Hours"
Character guides: Carlton Banks, Will Smith
- Question 14Medium
Who is Will engaged to in season five?
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Answer: C. Lisa
Their wedding falls apart in the season finale, "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll," and Will is declared back on the market.
Episode: Season 5, Episode 25, "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll"
Character guide: Will Smith
- Question 15Hard
In "Banks Shot," what is the name of the pool cue Philip uses to win the car back from a hustler?
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Answer: B. Lucille
Geoffrey hands over the cue, and Phil, who pretended he had never played, runs the table for $100 a ball.
Episode: Season 1, Episode 22, "Banks Shot"
Character guides: Philip Banks, Geoffrey
- Question 16Hard
What is the official title of the show's theme song?
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Answer: A. "Yo Home to Bel Air"
Will Smith penned the lyrics and rapped them as the Fresh Prince, while Quincy Jones shares credit for the music.
Character guide: Will Smith
- Question 17Hard
How does Trevor plan to propose to Hilary on his TV news show at the start of season four?
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Answer: B. While bungee jumping
The stunt goes horribly wrong and Trevor dies, leaving Hilary to grieve in the two-part premiere "Where There's a Will, There's a Way."
Character guide: Hilary Banks
- Question 18Hard
What is the name of Will's father, who reappears after 14 years in "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse"?
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Answer: D. Lou
Ben Vereen plays Lou, and after he bails on a promised cross-country trip, Will vents his hurt and then collapses into a hug with Uncle Phil.
Episode: Season 4, Episode 24, "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse"
Character guides: Will Smith, Philip Banks
- Question 19Hard
In "The Big Four-Oh," what youthful dream does Vivian chase after turning 40?
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Answer: A. Becoming a dancer
She throws herself into lessons and aces a tryout, but in the end she realizes teaching is her true calling and stays a professor.
Episode: Season 2, Episode 7, "The Big Four-Oh"
Character guide: Vivian Banks
- Question 20Hard
In "Not with My Pig, You Don't," Phil's visiting parents reveal he grew up on a farm in which state?
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Answer: C. North Carolina
Hattie and Joe let slip his country roots, Will shares the barnyard stories with a reporter, and Phil ends up proudly embracing his past in his award speech.
Episode: Season 1, Episode 4, "Not with My Pig, You Don't"
Character guides: Philip Banks, Will Smith
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