Ep 14. It's a Wonderful Lie

In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 5 episode 14, entitled "It's a Wonderful Lie," Will and Carlton decide to throw a party in the Banks' mansion while Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten) are out of town. However, their plans are put on hold when Hilary announces that she is going to be on a TV show and needs the house to film her segment.

Will and Carlton try to convince Hilary to let them have the house for the party, but she refuses, thinking that it will ruin her chance at stardom. Will then comes up with a plan to trick Hilary into thinking that her segment was a success, and that it was actually shot in the Banks' house. The plan involves faking a television crew and setting up fake equipment in the house to make it look like it was a professional shoot.

Meanwhile, Ashley is going through a rebellious phase and wants to get a bellybutton ring. Philip and Vivian are hesitant at first but eventually give in, only to regret it when they see the kind of attention Ashley is getting from boys. They try to remove the bellybutton ring, but it turns out to be an ordeal.

As the party starts, things go awry when the fake TV crew starts causing chaos in the house. Will and Carlton try to keep up the facade, but it becomes harder and harder as the party gets wilder. In the end, Hilary realizes that the crew was fake and is angry at Will and Carlton, but Will convinces her to let go of her vanity and enjoy the party.

"It's a Wonderful Lie" is a classic episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, showcasing the hilarious hijinks that ensue when Will and Carlton try to throw a party. The episode also deals with the serious issue of parenting and the struggles of raising a teenage daughter. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who loves a good laugh.