Will Smith, a talented West Philadelphia teenager, is sent to live with family in Bel Air. Upon his arrival, he quickly discovers how different things are and that this is his chance at a new beginning.

Will finds he doesn't fit in at his new school in Bel Air and realises he'll need to rethink how he navigates this new world; the Banks family starts to adjust to life with Will.

The Banks family rallies around Uncle Phil to ramp up his campaign; Will's past starts to catch up to him, and he finds help in an unexpected place.

The Banks family supports Lisa when they host an event in memory of her mother at the mansion; Will puts his feelings of mistrust aside and steps up to the plate for the Bankses and Lisa.