Ep 12. You've Got To Be a Football Hero
- TVPG
- November 29, 1993
- 30 min
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7.2 (616)
In the episode titled "You've Got To Be a Football Hero", the audience is introduced to a new character named Deion, a talented high school football player being heavily recruited by several universities, including Princeton. One day, Deion comes to the Banks' household to visit his cousin, Carlton, who has been inviting him to stay and play in an upcoming football game between Bel-Air Academy and their rival school, St. Joe's.
Throughout the episode, we see how Carlton desperately tries to recruit Deion to play and ensure their victory in the game, even offering him various bribes. Meanwhile, Will tries to teach Carlton a lesson about sportsmanship and the importance of teamwork instead of solely relying on Deion's talent. Carlton eventually realizes the error of his ways, and the team comes together to play a fair game.
Along with the main plotline, we see the ongoing struggles between Uncle Phil and his law partner, Leonard. Leonard has been acting suspiciously, and it becomes clear that he has been embezzling money from the firm. Uncle Phil and Will work together to get to the bottom of the situation and bring Leonard to justice.
The episode is full of laughs, drama, and heartwarming moments that leave the audience feeling satisfied and entertained. It tackles various important themes such as sportsmanship, friendship, and justice. The acting is top-notch, with standout performances from Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, and guest star Ron Fassler, who portrays Leonard. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting episode.