Ep 19. It Had To Be You
- TVPG
- February 4, 1991
- 23 min
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7.8 (864)
It Had To Be You is the nineteenth episode of the first season of the beloved sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The episode features the comedic misadventures of Will, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to live with his affluent relatives in Bel Air after getting into trouble at home.
In this episode, Will is excited to attend an upcoming dance at his school, but he doesn't have a date. He decides to ask out a girl named Lisa, but she turns him down. Will is disappointed and decides to skip the dance altogether.
Meanwhile, Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian plan a romantic weekend getaway to celebrate their anniversary. However, their plans are disrupted when their housekeeper, Vy, injures herself and can't work for the weekend. Aunt Vivian decides to cancel their trip and stay home to take care of Vy, but Uncle Phil is crushed.
Will, noticing how upset his uncle is, decides to take matters into his own hands. He convinces Lisa, who had previously turned him down, to go to the dance with him by telling her that Uncle Phil needs their support during this difficult time. However, things don't go according to plan when Lisa shows up at the Banks' home, mistaking Uncle Phil for Will's father.
As the night progresses, Will and Lisa find themselves becoming more interested in each other, but Uncle Phil is not happy about the situation. He sternly tells Will that he is not allowed to date Lisa, causing Will to feel hurt and rejected once again.
The episode explores themes of love and family, as well as the tension that can arise when different generations hold differing values and expectations. It also showcases the strong bond between Will and Uncle Phil, as Will goes to great lengths to try and make his uncle happy.
Overall, It Had To Be You is a heartwarming episode that will leave viewers laughing and feeling good. It highlights the talent and chemistry of the cast, particularly Will Smith and James Avery, who bring their characters to life in a way that is both entertaining and relatable.
