Bel-Air Dreams and Nightmares (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Bel-Air

Dreams and Nightmares (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Will Smith, a talented West Philadelphia teenager, is sent to live with family in Bel Air. Upon arriving, he discovers how different things are and that this is his chance at a new beginning.

Showrunners

T.J. Brady (co-showrunner) | Rasheed Newson (co-showrunner)

Director

Morgan Cooper

Writers

Morgan Cooper (written by) (developed by) | Malcolm Spellman (written by) (developed by) | T.J. Brady (written by) (as TJ Brady) (developed by) (as TJ Brady) | Rasheed Newson (written by) (developed by) & 6 more

Composers

Robert Glasper | Terrace Martin

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 13, 2022

Release date

Feb 13, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 20 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
36 cast members

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Jabari Banks Will Smith Will Smith See fewer	Bel-Air (2022)
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