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• Actors: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons
• Directors: Ellen Falcon, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Rae Kraus, Rita Rogers, Shelley Jensen
• Writers: Andy Borowitz, Bennie R. Richburg Jr., Benny Medina
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• DVD Release Date: October 11, 2005
• Run Time: 562 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000A59PM4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,333 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Before he became one of the biggest movie stars in the world, Will Smith (Independence Day, Men in Black) spent six seasons as a poor kid from Philadelphia who gets sent to his wealthy aunt and uncle in California to learn some class--leading to a classic sitcom collision of street smarts and pampered privilege. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - The Complete Second Season finds the show in a happy groove. Will and the Banks family snipe and bicker cheerfully while grappling with problems ranging from true-to-life to truly preposterous. The more realistic side of life is found in episodes such as when Will's mother Vy (Vernee Watson-Johnson) has a new boyfriend and Will gets jealous, or when Will finds himself attracted to a girl (Queen Latifah, Bringing Down the House), but won't take her to the prom because she's overweight. The ridiculous side bursts out when Will and his pompous cousin Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) decide to make money by becoming strippers.

But whether realistic or silly, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stays a crisp, clean sitcom, with snappy writing and brisk, capable interplay among the cast, which also included James Avery and Janet Hubert-Whitten as Mr. and Mrs. Banks, the tolerant and usually sensible parents; Karyn Parsons as the spoiled, narcissistic Hilary; Tatyana M. Ali as the cute, sassy Ashley; and Joseph Marcell as the droll British butler Geoffrey. Despite living in a fantasyland of wealth, the show regularly touched on racial and class issues--lightly, but not turning a blind eye to the complexities of American life. When Will's aunt Janice (Charlayne Woodard, The Crucible) wants to marry a white man, Vy refuses to accept the match; Geoffrey falls in love with a neighbor, but rejects her when he learns that she's an heiress and not a housekeeper. The writers are clever enough to subvert expectations, such as when Will loses a basketball game so another player can catch the eye of a pro scout--only to learn that the other player thinks professional sports are an absurd gamble and doesn't want that kind of career. Through it all, Will Smith kept the show from being just a showcase for himself; he's secure enough to let the other actors take the spotlight, but carries episodes easily when they're built around him. No longer a rookie in this season, his comic chops start to equal his cocky charm, making the second season particularly strong. --Bret Fetzer

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Will Smith stars as a teenager from inner city Philadelphia who's sent to California to live with his wealthy relatives in the hopes that they will "straighten him out and teach him some good old-fashioned values. On Season 2, Bel-Air is starting to feel like the hood for Will. His Philly roots run deep, but even a street-smart rapper can wrap his mind around croissants and credit cards and his arms around upscale hotties. Guest stars include Queen Latifah, Milton Berle and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Break-Out Season!, July 24, 2005

By	S. R. "supes" (USA) - See all my reviews

This DVD set compiles all 24 episodes from the hilarious second season of this 90s classic. While season 1 centered around Will trying to bring some levity and street wise knowledge to his snobbish relatives, season 2 shows Will blending in with his new family and forming a more cohesive unit. This season also marked a lot of changes for the show including a brand new more spacious house set, new additions to the supporting cast such as Will's mom and Will's new best friend Tyriq (my personal favorite), the broadening of unique character traits for each family member that would become their trademarks, and the first time the show was ranked in the top 20. Here are the episodes that make up this memorable season;

1. DID THE EARTH MOVE FOR YOU?- Will and his new girlfriend are trapped together during an earthquake.
2. THE MOTHER OF ALL BATTLES- Will and Carlton try to help Ashley with a bully problem.
3. WILL GETS A JOB- Will juggles school and a new job in order to pay for a homecoming party.
4. PSAT PSTORY- Will confident while preparing for college aptitude tests while Carlton is a mess.
5. GRANNY GETS BUSY- Philip can't bear to think of his widow mother having a new man in her life.
6. GUESS WHO'S COMING TO MARRY?- Will's mom forbids Will to attend the interracial marriage of Aunt Janice.
7. THE BIG FOUR-OH- Vivian's 40th birthday marks a crisis as she is determined to perfect her dance skills.
8. SHE AIN'T HEAVY- Will likes the full-figured Dee Dee (Queen Latifah) but doesn't want to ask to the dance.
9. CASED UP- A pompous lawyer (Malcom Jamal Warner) who's dating Hilary sues Will after a car accident.
10. HI-HO SILVER- Will and Carlton think a party guest (Zsa Zsa Gabor) stole their silverware.
11. THE BUTLER DID IT- Carlton rents the house to Bell Biv DeVoe for a video shoot while his parents are away.
12. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING- After winning money at a fundraiser, Will is reluctant to donate it to charity.
13. CHRISTMAS SHOW- The family must come up with heartfelt Christmas gifts after they are robbed.
14. HILARY GETS A LIFE- Hilary must work for a caterer after her credit cards are canceled.
15. MY BROTHER'S KEEPER- Winning at basketball isn't as important to Will as it is to his opponent from Malibu Prep.
16. GEOFFREY CLEANS UP- Geoffrey falls for a neighbor he believes is a housekeeper but who turns out to be rich.
17. COMMUNITY ACTION- Hillary develops a crush on a doctor after being ordered to do community service.
18. ILL WILL- The family fears Geoffrey's memoirs while Will fears having his tonsils removed.
19. EYES ON THE PRIZE- Needing a game show partner, Will must choose between bickering friends Jazz and Tyriq.
20. THOSE WERE THE DAYS- A '60s radical wanted by the FBI influences Will and Carlton to protest a teacher's firing.
21. VYING FOR ATTENTION- Will dislikes his mother's new boyfriend.
22. THE AUNT WHO CAME TO DINNER- Aunt Helen unexpected arrival disrupts Will and Carlton's plans with two women.
23. BE MY BABY TONIGHT- The family fawns over Ashley's new boyfriend but Will chokes when she asks him about sex.
24. STRIP TEASE FOR TWO- Will and Carlton become strippers to regain Vivian's bracelet after getting a bad stock tip.

Extras include cast bloopers and a featurette called 'Best Bits of Bel-Air', with montages, trivia and pop-ups. It is disappointing that Will Smith seems intent on distancing himself from this show now that he has become a big Hollywood star. It would be refreshing to see updated interviews or even commentaries from the star of the show. Another complaint is the lengthy intervals between these DVD releases. Considering these are essentially bare bones DVD releases that do not pack the meaty extras of The Simpsons or Seinfeld DVD sets, there is simply no reason for why these releases do not come out faster. Only time will tell if fans will finally get all seasons to this classic series on DVD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My view on the best season of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air., May 22, 2006

A Kid's Review

Season 1 was ok,but season 2 was great.The producers fixed up the set,their were new cast members added like ;Vy(Wills mother played by Vernee Watson-Johnson),Helen(the loudmouthed sister played by Jennifer Lewis),and Janice Smith(played by Charlayne Woodward who eventually marries a white man on the show.Here are all the 24 episodes from Season 2;

1.Did the Earth Move For You?
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Whole lotta shaking going on.Will and his girlfriend hold on tight when a quake hits Los Angeles.

2.The Mother of All Battles
Original Airdate 9/16/91
It's Will and Carlton to the rescue when a bully bugs Ashley.Then her parents get involved.Uh-oh.

3.Will Gets a Job
Original Airdate 9/23/91
With an eye patch an parrot on his shoulder,Cap'n Will waits tables to pay for Homecoming expenses.

4.PSAT Pstory
Original Airdate 9/30/91
Hip is to hop as gluconeogenesis is to-The PSAT has Will chillin and Carlton crammin'.

5.Granny Get's Busy
Original Airdate 10/7/91
Red-hot Mama.When his widowed mother shares a smooch with the handyman,Phillip freaks out.

6.Guess Who's coming to Marry?
Original Airdate 10/14/91
"Do you take this man...? "Will's aunt plan's to marry a white man... and Will mother objects.

7.The Big Four-Oh
Original Airdate 10/21/91
Gotta dance.Unerved at turning 40,Vivian dons leg warmers and a leotard and heads to dance class.

8.She Ain't Heavy
Original Airdate 11/4/91
She Aint Heavy
Will Will's cool quotient take a hit if he dates a girl who's phat...and large?

9.Cased Up
Original Airdate 11/11/91
Will's underage and uninsured.So when he's involved in an fender bender, it's Phillip who gets sued.

10.Hi-Ho Silver
Original Airdate 11/18/91
The Case of the Missing Silverware.Will and Carlton suspect a film star copped the cutlery during a party.

11.The Butler Did It
Original Airdate 11/25/91
With Phillip and Vivian away.Carlton tries a little risky business.He rents the house for a music video.

12.Something for Nothing
Original Airdate 12/9/91
Bad luck.Will wins $1000 at at country club fundraiser, then learns he's expected to donate it to charity.

13.Christmas Show
Original Airdate 12/16/91
Noel.. and no presents.On a Yuletide ski trip, the Banks lose their gifts to a thief but soon find the true meaning of Christmas.

14.Hilary Gets a Life
Original Airdate 1/6/92
Will uses his creative-writing skills on Hilary's resum'e.When she gets the jod, disaster is sure to follow.

15.My Brother's Keeper
Original Airdate 1/13/92
Hoop dreams.Will is determined to impress a college basketball scout,until he meets his main competitor.

16.Geoffrey Cleans Up
Original Airdate 1/20/92
Geoffrey fears love and money dont mix when the housekeeper he falls for turns out to be an heiress.

17.Community Action
Original Airdate 2/3/92
Lovesick Hilary's tempature rises when she meets a hunky doctor.

18.Ill Will
original Airdate 2/10/92
Facing a tonsillectomy.Will is a tower of jelly.But a wisecracking fellow patient cheers him up.

19.Eyes on the Prize
Original Airdate 2/17/92
He's got game.Will needs a partner to compete on a game show,he hears a chorus of "Choose me!

20.Those were the Days
Original Airdate 2/24/92
We will not be moved.A '60s radical inspires Will to protest when a free- thinking teacher is fired.

21.Vying for Attention
Original Airdate 3/2/92
Will goes a couple of rounds with the green-eyed monster when his mother meets a great new guy.

22.The Aunt Who Came to Dinner
Original Airdate 3/23/92
Will and Carlton have dates with two French cuties but Aunt Helen's surprise visit torpes the ooh-la-la.

23.Be My Baby Tonight
Original Airdate 4/27/92
The birds and the bees. Will is stunned when Ashley turns to him with questions about the birds and the bees.(sex).

24.Striptease for Two
Original Airdate 5/4/92
Will and Carlton need money.They could mow the lawns,wash cars or-here's and idea-become strippers!

Cast
Will Smith as Will Smith
James Avery as Phillip Banks
Janet Hubert Whitten as Vivian Banks
Karyn Parsons as Hilary Banks
Alfonso Riberio as Carlton Banks
Tatyana M. Ali as Ashley Banks
Joseph Marcell as Geoffrey the Butler


Notable guest star appearences by;Queen Latifah,Malcolm Jamal Warner,Raven Symone and Zsa Zsa Gabor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars your prince is in effect... agian!, October 19, 2005

By	jay "caffeineman" - See all my reviews

the second season of the fresh prince was every bit as good a i thought it would be. every episode brings back memories of my first viewings of the show when i was a kid. i must say though, it took an unfair amount of time for season two to come out. the first season was realeased on the 8th of february and season two was released the eleventh of october. eight month's is way too long to wait for season two when there is (if i remember right) six seasons. if warner brothers keeps releasing them at this rate, it could be four years before we have all of our fresh prince seasons available. that is unacceptable by all means.