Ep 4. Not With My Pig, You Don't

In season 1 episode 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, titled Not With My Pig, You Don't, Will and Carlton decide to enter Hilary's pig into a local county fair. The pig, affectionately named Hamlet, has already won several awards and the boys believe they have a good chance of winning first prize. However, when they arrive at the fair, they discover that they are up against tough competition, particularly from a wealthy and experienced pig owner named Edward Firth.

Will and Carlton try various tactics to win the judges' favor, including putting lipstick and a bonnet on Hamlet, but to their dismay, they are ultimately disqualified from the competition when it is revealed that they had been secretly feeding Hamlet steroids to make him bigger and stronger.

Meanwhile, back at the Banks house, Uncle Phil is dealing with a crisis of his own. He is representing a major corporation in a case against a small family-owned business, claiming that the smaller company has violated a trademark. However, when Phil sees that the family is struggling financially and could go out of business if they lose the case, he has a change of heart and decides to settle out of court, much to the chagrin of his clients.

The episode tackles themes of competition, fairness, and the ethics of winning at any cost. Will and Carlton's desire to win the pig competition highlights the pressure that people often feel to succeed in a society that prizes achievement above all else. However, their decision to cheat in order to win ultimately leads to their disqualification and teaches them the importance of playing by the rules.

Similarly, Uncle Phil's decision to settle the case out of court demonstrates the conflict between business interests and personal values. While he personally believes that the smaller company deserves a fair chance, he must also consider the interests of his client and the broader implications of the case for his own career.

Overall, Not With My Pig, You Don't is a humorous and thought-provoking episode that explores issues of morality and the pursuit of success in a competitive world.