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[Viv] Previously, on Bel-Air...

-Erika? -Philip?

[both chuckle]

Are you still upset about the Erika thing?

'Cause it's not a thing.

It was a thing, a very big thing. So please, don't play me like I'm crazy.

Keep posting, okay? And tag them.

Visibility for the artist, visibility for the House.

Well, who's this artist?

-It says "anonymous." -What?

Have you talked to Jazz recently? He's been acting really distant.

[Will] Finding out that you dated

a top NFL draft pick could hurt a brother's pride.

-Look, I have no agenda. -Good. Because I have a man.

So, why isn't he here then?

We know you've been looking for Frederick.

-Yeah. -[Viv] Lord knows we learned

the consequences of keeping family apart.

We know that this has to be your decision, not ours.

It's so cool that both Will and Carlton got nominated for the Founder's Award.

Okay, I'm focused on AAU, and that's it.

The Founder's Award is Carlton's thing.

D1 schools, they looking for leadership skills too.

Don't be so quick to count yourself out.

I'm not afraid of a little competition, you should stay in the race.

Oh, that's good. Because I was gonna do that anyway.

[both laugh]

[upbeat music]

Okay, they're coming, they're coming, they're coming.

Okay. We're set, everything's ready.

-[clears throat] -[Phil] Good morning, boys.

-Good morning. -Hey.

-Surprise. -Surprise.

[Phil] Hope you're hungry for some pancakes.

-You need something. -What's the occasion?

Well, we just thought that we'd do something special

that says congratulations.

We got two Founder's Award nominees in the house, that's a big deal.

Yeah. And even bigger deal that you both decided to run.

I mean, yeah, you know, this could be a huge thing for me.

Scholarships, internships, I mean, becoming a multimillion-dollar CEO.

All right, CEO? Slow down.

What's funny about that?

No, nothing. You just finally have ambitions higher than the NBA.

Oh, yeah, baby, I'm coming for everything.

I'll beat you in the classroom and on the court.

I'm pretty sure I have a higher GPA than you.

-[Will] Debatable. -Okay, see?

That's exactly what I was talking about.

She's just worried about the two of you going up against each other.

[Viv] That's a lot of competitive energy under one roof.

Don't act like you two don't have history.

Look, I understand how, as a mother,

it's your job to obsessively worry about everything, but we're fine.

Yeah, it's all good, Aunt Viv.

Just some healthy competition between cousins.

[clinks]

-That I'm gonna win. -Not quite.

♪ I heard they checkin' for me No one checkin' on me ♪

♪ So I had to go run up a check ♪

♪ I got the message, homie Ain't no flexin' on me ♪

♪ My attorney gon' call that collect ♪

♪ Blessings on blessings for me ♪

♪ My successes only made 'em envious... ♪

Aah.

Damn, man. Why's that keep happening?

Because, Will,

rule number one of golf is never take your eyes off the ball.

And, also...

[Carlton sighs]

...you suck.

Let's see what you got. And it better be good.

[chuckles]

-[Will] Damn. -[Phil] Yes, there it is.

Nice shot, son.

You know, I'm not so sure Will is cut out for this level of competition.

Yeah, well, sticking tiny balls into holes is your thing, Carlton.

Give me the rock and I'll show you what I can do.

Oh, that's a shame a dunk contest isn't a Founder's Award event.

-"Founder's Award event..." -[Phil] You know, he's right, Will.

The alumni golf tournament will be an opportunity to impress.

And I just wanna make sure that both of you make a good showing.

[golfer] Fore!

Nice one, Dad.

-I'm sure Will could use the help. -And I'm sure you could use the height.

But it's not really fair when you have a ten-year head start, so.

Well, the links are a corporate boardroom in disguise.

It's where money and deals are made.

Ain't that right, Geoffrey?

Yeah, absolutely.

Hey, back up, man.

Ugh.

-[Will groans] -[Phil] It's all right,

we'll help you get there, Will. Just takes practice and a lot of patience.

-Thanks, Uncle Phil. -Of course. You know, I was thinking,

maybe later, I could help you pull together some of your talking points

for the "Meet The Nominees" forum.

Yeah, that'd be dope.

You know, you're looking at a Distinguished Toastmaster.

Wait. You never told me you were a Distinguished Toastmaster.

I don't know what that is, but if it's gonna help me win,

-that's cool. -[phone rings]

Viv, hey.

Yeah, we're all right here.

All right. I'll let him know.

Love you too.

It's that time. You ready?

Yeah. Of course.

[door chimes jingle]

[Phil] Are you good?

-I just need a minute. -Yeah.

Hey, you got this, G.

[exhales heavily]

[indistinct mutter]

Frederick?

[dramatic music]

Geoffrey.

So nice to see you.

["Déjà Vu" by Easy McCoy playing]

I was pleased to know that you got adopted pretty early out of the care system.

Five years old.

One of the lucky ones, I guess.

So, what, you're not a big eater?

No, I am. Just not today.

I'm not usually this quiet either. It's just, um...

this whole thing is, just feels...

unreal.

Yeah.

I get it.

When I was a kid, I thought maybe I made you up.

That you was a story I told myself just to get to sleep.

It was easier to pretend you never really existed.

[sentimental music]

But, clearly, you do.

Frederick...

I know it can't be easy.

After all these years, suddenly,

you get a call and a plane ticket from a complete stranger.

Not a complete stranger.

I run into people that claim they knew you.

Lots of stories.

Yeah, well, you can't believe everything you hear.

And that's why I came.

For me to find out for myself.

And I'm prepared to tell you everything.

Looks good, son. Love the photo.

[chuckles]

Um, I'm going for a 2008 DNC vibe.

Kind of mixed with an early Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Well, it's good to see you're focused on your goals.

Thanks, Dad.

So, tell me, how's Will doing on his side of things?

We're in the Coliseum, Dad.

-He's my competition. -[Phil] Right.

I just hope you're okay with the extra push I've been giving him.

He's not quite as focused as you.

You know, the Founder's Award competition is a much bigger stretch.

Just wanted to make sure that he's getting the support that he needs.

Of course.

Will needs you more than me, so support away.

Great. I'm glad you understand.

Yep.

[Jazz] All right, here you go, man.

-Take care. -[customer] Thanks, brother.

So anything going on with you and Hilary?

Since when are you so invested in our relationship?

-You good? -Since all she does

is ask about your ass, boy.

-Word? -Yeah, man.

Look, look, she just wants you to take charge, okay?

Make your presence felt before it's too late.

Why would it be too late?

No reason.

And he feels really bad that he let the whole LaMarcus thing get to his head.

But trust me, he wants to fix things.

Then why didn't he just say that?

Well, I think he's just trying to give you your space.

"Space"? Why would I need space?

No. No, no, no.

Space is the last thing she needs.

Look, man, you just need to get out your feelings

and step your boyfriend game up.

-Did she really say that? -No.

No, no. No. I'm just saying, man, you two have been tripping long enough.

You all gotta get it together, all right? Now's the time.

I just feel like something like this, it should have made us stronger.

-Like we should be solid at this point. -Yeah, I hear you.

Listen, Will, it's just that I need him to make an effort, you know?

So I don't think I'm the only one here who's miserable.

I feel you. So, when you say "making an effort..."

Anything. Literally, anything. Try. Show up.

Plan a date or something.

Okay, I get it. So, you mean like Netflix and chill?

Bigger.

-Dinner and a movie. -Bigger.

I'm talking about like super expensive, super impressive...

Like...

hell of Hilary.

Okay. Yeah.

Yeah. Tomorrow at eight.

-[Jazz] I miss you. -I miss you too.

All right, well, it's a date then.

-[Hilary] Bye, Jazz. -All right, bye.

[upbeat music]

♪ Can you handle this? ♪

Come on in, James. Have a seat.

No, thanks.

Listen, uh...

Everyone at the firm is getting a little nervous, Phil.

Hell, I'm getting a little nervous.

Losing Garrison Automotive as a client,

you know, that put us at a huge disadvantage,

so, where are we on bringing that business back?

It's just taking a little longer than I anticipated.

Okay, now, what's that even mean?

I mean, 'cause if Garrison doesn't return,

that's a zero percent chance of us stopping this acquisition.

I know. Tell the partners to chill, I just need a little more time.

And they need to trust that I'm working all the angles. Sound good?

No.

That sounds like a lot of bullshit, actually.

Look, we've been riding together for over 20 years.

Have I ever not delivered when I said I would?

-No, but what-- -So, don't worry.

We're gonna make this work.

-We'll get it done. -Well, we better.

Because right now, we don't have any other options. Yeah?

[tense music]

[door opens]

[door closes]

[sighs]

"Banks' show offers tasty morsel of fascinating new art,

but never enough of a full entree."

What is going on? Is Janice dragging you again?

[Viv] This woman has way too much free time.

She keeps e-mailing me negative reviews of my art show.

And you know she condemned the anonymous piece as being "way too provocative."

Okay, this woman is way off base.

That piece was the highlight of the night.

I mean, look...

It's my most popular post.

746,365 likes?

My piece is getting this much attention?

Hold up, hold up.

You're the artist behind Living In Silence?

Why didn't you say anything?

People are obsessed. I'm obsessed.

Everyone's trying to figure out who the artist is.

What?

I mean, I guess I'm just trying to be respectful

of my role in the fellowship.

Uh-uh. Mom, you need to ignore the noise and tap into this new audience.

Look. Don't worry, I'll teach you everything.

[inhales sharply] Okay.

-[both squeal] -Okay, so, basically, this is how it goes.

When you post something, you wanna tag whoever's important.

[phone ringing]

Hey, Will, you almost here? Ready to rock?

Hey, I'm not gonna be able to make it, Uncle Phil.

Doc just called an extra team practice.

I thought you wanted to work on talking points for the Nominees event?

Well, I do, but I can't just miss a practice.

I still gotta show my commitment to Doc and the team.

But what about your commitment to the Founder's Award?

I'm still committed. I'm just trying to balance it all.

But it's good, I got it, though, all right?

Hey, I gotta go, Uncle Phil. Thanks for understanding.

All right, nephew.

-[sighs] -[Brian] You're late, Bel-Air.

-Hustle up. -[Will] All right.

I got here as fast as I could.

What y'all standin' around for?

[hip-hop music]

[student chatter]

[Connor] Ah.

The overachieving angle. Original.

Let me guess.

LAX bros for life meets polos and white paradise?

Just giving the people what they want.

Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure the people don't want another pompous, cocky asshole.

Then you definitely won't win.

-[Connor chuckles] -[school bell rings]

[Connor] Good luck, Banks.

[Drew] Lisa.

Lisa.

Can you just... Can you just wait?

Look, I know you've been icing me out since I had that fight with Carlton.

He's my friend, and I don't do bullies, Drew.

That's... That's not who I am.

And I don't want you thinking the worst of me. I mean...

Look, I like you a lot, and I fucked up.

Yeah, you did.

Maybe tomorrow, we can catch up after school, grab a bite, start over?

-We'll see. -Okay.

So, where's our BSU nominee?

Alright, to be clear, I'm only doing this as a favor to you, okay? No commitments.

I'm just glad you came in.

Well, you left me no choice.

You're blowing up my phone for two weeks, and Viv really appreciated that,

-by the way. -Yeah, my bad.

You know, I didn't get this far not being persistent.

I know how to get what I want.

Everyone, this is Philip Banks.

Philip, this is the top leadership of the firm.

[Phil] Oh, I wasn't expecting a full house.

Would have worn a nicer suit.

[laughter]

You took time out of your schedule to be here.

The least we can do is give you a proper welcome.

We have partners from our offices...

-in D.C., New York, Tokyo... -Thank you.

...London, Paris, Sydney,

Dubai, Toronto, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh.

Wow.

Okay. Hello.

[Mitch] We're grateful that Erika got you in the door,

but it's our job to make sure you come back.

[Carolyn] What you've done at Banks, Johnson and Lewis,

evolving it into a general practice,

handling criminal defense, class actions, commercial transactions,

it's beyond impressive.

Thank you.

I put my life's work into building that firm.

But we know times are changing.

We'd like to bring you in as an equity partner

to control our West Coast team.

That's ten offices. Over five times as many lawyers as your entire firm.

An army of seasoned attorneys and top law school graduates,

all ready to go to work for Philip Banks.

And to make some real progress

on those social justice reforms you wanted to implement as DA.

Okay.

What's the catch?

[Carolyn] Offer's already in your inbox. Comb through it.

You won't find a catch.

Sky's the limit here.

You can create whatever future you envision for yourself.

We just wanna be a part of it.

This is home sweet home.

You didn't mention nothing about living in a castle.

[chuckles]

I manage the affairs and family operations.

Real talk?

Living here is just a perk. No big deal.

Oh, this house may not be a big deal, but Geoffrey certainly is.

Good to see you, Frederick.

-Oh. How was your first night in LA? -Yeah.

I was a little jet-lagged, but all good.

Hi, Frederick, I'm Hilary. Nice to meet you.

Pleasure to meet you too.

Okay, accent.

Thank you for having me. This is a lovely home.

[squeals]

[Viv] Well, that's all thanks to your father, Geoffrey.

I mean, because of him, this place is like a well-oiled machine.

That's a fact. We wouldn't know what to do without Geoffrey.

He always knows what's going on.

When I was a little girl, he stopped me from running away three times.

Three?

The point is, we're just so blessed to have Geoffrey as a part of this family.

Which means you're family, too, okay?

It's nice to be included out of choice instead of circumstance.

That's definitely new to me.

[soft chuckle]

[whispers] He's here.

So, as you know, my family was a big part of building this great institution, right?

So, the foundation and the legacy of this school, they run through my blood.

And, look, I absolutely understand

right now seems like a dire time to be a student,

but my good friend Obama says

that we, as a generation, were born in the best time in history.

We're more likely to be literate, healthy, and free to pursue our dreams.

I wanna use this award to make good on those dreams.

-Really... -Sorry I'm late. Oh, man.

Will, what are your thoughts on the history of the Founder's Award?

-Yeah. What are your thoughts, Will? -[Will] Right.

The history of the Founder's Award.

Well, there's a lot of history. Uh...

I do have notes, I'm just trying to find them.

Okay, fuck the talking points.

I don't have an agenda,

obviously. Uh... [sniffs]

But this is me.

The real me.

And my mom, Viola Smith, she always raised me

to speak from the heart.

You know, it's about who you are and what you believe in.

You know, what you'll stand for and what you won't fall for.

You know, it's not about how good you look in a suit

or on paper.

You know?

Because once all that shit is stripped away,

what do you have left?

I don't know.

I think...

I think that will show you what a true leader looks like.

But can you contextualize that within

the five principles of the Founder's Award?

Uh, the five principles.

Yes. Let me figure that out for you.

Right, well, as painful as this is to watch,

I can tell you that, as the award recipient,

I look forward to visiting the leadership summit in Washington, D.C.,

and learning valuable things about civic, social, and business leadership skills.

-[phones chiming] -It's not about looking good

or, uh, sounding good.

-♪ Nine millis on my block, nigga ♪ -[Carlton] I... I... I...

-♪ And Monte keep it on him ♪ -I need to make sure...

♪ He done dropped niggas ♪

♪ And Trigger, he be wilding He some hot nigga ♪

♪ Tones know to get busy With them Glocks, nigga ♪

♪ Try to run down And you can catch a shot, nigga ♪

[Will] Hey, yo.

Hey. Yo.

-Watch your mouth, boul. -[Connor] Or what?

[Will] Or I'm gonna watch it for you. You ain't get to say "nigga."

-None of y'all do. -[Connor] Oh, I'm pretty sure

I just said it. And I'm also pretty sure

-I don't know who the fuck you are. -[Connor] All right, man,

-how about I show you who I am? -[Carlton] Hey. Hey, hey, relax.

Okay, yo, this is my cousin, Will.

Yo, chill the fuck out, dude.

[Will] Yo, you really gonna co-sign his bullshit?

[tense music]

Fuck.

You know, they really rolled out the red carpet, babe.

And the package they offered, mm, is a pretty sweet deal.

Wow, I'm happy for you.

I mean, am I happy that another woman has my husband this worked up?

Baby, baby, listen.

There is only one woman who gets me worked up.

And you know that will never change. Ever, ever.

Wow, I haven't seen you this excited in a long time.

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, it feels good, you know?

[grunts] To be wanted.

Valued for what you do.

So, you're seriously considering this?

[breathes deeply]

I think I have to.

Hm.

I'm not really one who likes to put myself out there.

I prefer to let my art speak for me.

I mean, it's why I became an artist in the first place.

But lately, I've been feeling like I'm suffocating in silence,

which is what led me to create this.

I stepped out my comfort zone.

But I was afraid to claim it as my own, which ironically is what it represents.

Being afraid. Unheard. Silenced.

Why is it a battle to allow my voice to break through the way I need it to?

When is it my time to feel valued and wanted?

♪ Fight or flight mode ♪

♪ Fight or flight mode Stack up and reload ♪

♪ Here we here we go again ♪

[school bell ringing]

Well, just withdrew my name.

You know, I don't need a dumb award to get into an Ivy.

Hell, my mom's a trustee at Yale. [chuckles]

That's the privileged spirit.

[Connor scoffs]

You might wanna direct some of that energy to your cousin, bro.

What the fuck are you talking about?

[scoffs]

Who do you think sent that video?

The one person in it who comes out looking like a hero.

With you and me both benched, that award's all his.

[tense music]

Bro, I did not send the video.

I can't even believe you would accuse me of that.

Oh, right, so it was just convenient that you were dying up there

and the video came out just when you needed a lifeline.

You know what your problem is, Carlton?

You always wanna blame somebody when you fuck up.

-That's your problem. -Hey. What is happening?

Hey.

Hey, you heard your mother. Somebody better start speaking.

Fine. This video came out of me letting

the guys on the lacrosse team say the N-word,

and now everyone thinks I'm the villain.

-Wait, what? -[Carlton] Whatever.

And Carlton thinks I leaked it.

See, I told you all this competition was gonna lead to a problem.

Yes, it is a problem.

Because I actually care about this and Will showed up late and unprepared.

Because I had practice.

Unlike you, I'm juggling a real life.

It's disrespectful to everyone that actually cares about this

and takes it seriously.

Will, you have a problem focusing.

Dad, you said it yourself.

-That's why you're helping him so much. -What?

-So, that's, that's what you think? -Hold up, that is not what I said.

I was talking more about your lack of commitment and preparation.

Okay, so because I don't do things like you and Carlton, it's a problem?

No. But I do think that you could be more disciplined

when it comes to your future.

You would say that.

He didn't even want me to keep my name in the running.

-No, it's not true. -[Phil] No.

[Will] Yes. Yes, it's true.

You said it was more Carlton's thing, but Doc told me not to count myself out.

-Doc? -Yeah. Doc. At least he believes in me.

After everything we've done to support you,

you can form your mouth to even say those words?

-Hey, Phil... -No, no, Viv.

Yeah, we'll see how much Doc still believes in you

when I stop putting money in his bank account every month.

You know what?

It's cool.

I'll just take care of myself.

Always have.

Got practice.

[tense music]

-Man, a brutha is starvin'... -[Hilary chuckles]

-I'm 'bout to order the whole damn menu. -[Hilary] Yeah.

-[chuckles] -[waitress] Here you go.

-Thank you. Okay. -Okay. Okay.

So, wait a minute, how did you know this was my favorite restaurant?

Come on, now.

It's me. [chuckles]

Only the best for my baby, come on.

Oh, hold on, hold on.

-I feel a toast coming on. -[Hilary] Oh.

Lift your glass. Lift your glass.

[giggles]

Hilary, I just wanna say I'm proud of you.

You know, congrats on the Simply Spiked deal.

I know how hard you worked on it.

You deserve the world.

And I wanna give it to you.

Oh.

And I'm gonna take it.

[both laugh]

Thank you, babe, this is perfect.

-Fire. -[both chuckle]

-[Will] Whoo. -[Brian] Man, I see what Coach is doing.

Spread the ball around, get everybody involved,

but this is my squad, B.

I'm the point guard, like, put the ball in my hand

-and make-- -Damn, Bel-Air.

-Oh, wow. -Is this you?

It's all me.

-Man, this baby's sweet. -Hey, back up off my car, man.

Just imagine what type of car he'd have if he got some playing time.

[laughter]

He's funny. You funny, man.

-[Brian] I do what I can. -But trust me,

-I'm not gonna ride the bench for long. -[Brian] Yeah, we'll see.

If I was pushing this...

I'd have honeys up in here every day.

I heard that.

Yeah, you know, my aunt got tired of me taking her ride, so...

Word. Well, we about to grab a bite, hang a little.

You wanna dip?

Um. Yeah, that's cool. I'll meet y'all there.

Nah, you driving, rook.

-Yeah, bro. -Okay.

[Brian] We up in here.

I guess the car's big enough to fit your head.

Oh, so you all wanna be chauffeured,

-got it. -Hold on.

-[Hudson] Man, you got a footrest? -[Will] Yeah, man.

When you back there you can just relax,

kick your feet up on the ottoman, recline, get a little massage.

Damn. Yo, we can watch our games here.

Y'all could see how I just dropped a dub on them bums.

[Brian laughs]

-Man. -[Hudson] Just drive, rook!

[Brian] Let's go, man.

[mellow music]

So I was thinking, maybe tomorrow,

I could take you to one of my favorite English pubs.

It's not as good as the ones back home,

but at least they play Premier Football, you get me?

Yeah, I'm starting to get a bit knackered.

Thinking about heading back.

Jetlag tings, yeah?

No problem. I'll drop you back to your hotel,

-just tell me when. -Yeah, no, back home.

Gonna grab an early flight back to London.

Still get some Zs.

[Geoffrey] Huh.

Something wrong?

I mean...

You just got here.

It's just weird to me that you're very important to a lot of people.

To these people.

All the stories and the history.

It's like they can't seem to get on without you.

But I did.

For years.

I told you my reasons.

That doesn't make it hurt any less.

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

Frederick, please.

Come on, man, we've waited too many years for this to end in a bad memory.

[Frederick] Well, then let's go out on a high note, yeah?

I'm doing fine and you're doing fine, right?

Look, I don't hate you. I don't.

I just don't know you.

Maybe we leave it at that.

So, we got fries, we got sodas, we got four types of wings.

I'm talking about buffalo, lemon pepper, honey barbecue, and Cajun.

-Hey, thanks, man. -[Brian] It's all good.

-How much do I owe you? -It's my treat.

Hell, yeah. So, what school you hooping at next year?

Got a scholarship to UCLA.

-I've already signed my letter of intent. -Yeah?

-That's what's up, bro. Congrats. -Thanks, bro.

-That's crazy. -Yeah.

Gotta make this pro shit pop.

Buy a real crib, look after my sister, my grandma...

Change the game.

You know I'm saying?

Yeah, man, I'm trying to do the same thing.

Take care of my mom, make my own way.

Man, you already made it, living in Bel-Air.

[scoffs]

Bro, that's my aunt and uncle's house, I'm telling you. I'm really from Philly.

-Word. -[Will] Yeah.

-Respect. -Born and raised, man.

What, y'all over here on a date or something?

What's up, J?

Mm.

Damn, girl.

Hey, you good?

Not as good as I'm about to be.

You partying with me tonight, or what?

Yeah, I'm just, I'm kind of in the middle of something right now.

[Hudson] Hey, Jackie, why don't you come sit with us?

-Yeah, come sit with us. -Nah.

I know when a dude's trying to blow me off.

Fuck you, Bel-Air.

[hip-hop music]

What?

That's all you, bro.

What the fuck just happened?

Congratulations, your motherly superpowers are spot on.

-What are you talking about? -[Carlton] You called it.

You knew that competition between me and Will was gonna end badly

and here we are.

Oh, I can't say I enjoy being right this time.

It doesn't even matter, right? Because this is gonna be over soon.

All right, there's no coming back from this.

Does dropping out need to be the only solution?

When they're saying I'm an "Uncle Tom," a sellout,

and, and my personal favorite, "Yeezus Reincarnated"?

Yeah, I think it's a wrap.

Apparently, I just can't get away from being that kid.

[Viv] You know what I see?

That kid who is so bold to be in any space that he isn't welcome

and who's just trying to fit in.

I was trying to be someone different.

All right, the BSU, the protest, The Founder's Award...

[sighs]

Yazmin...

All people see are my mistakes.

That's high school.

And it is par for the course.

I made plenty of mistakes.

The only difference is, it wasn't being recorded on somebody's phone.

Evolving?

It never stops.

I mean, I'm still on my own journey.

Even at this age.

-What? Even at 32? -Mm.

Even at 32, I am still learning new tricks.

Did you know that I have been posting on social media?

-Wait, you? -[Viv] Mm-hm. Right.

But what I've learned, more than anything else,

is that whatever we're going through,

there's someone else who's feeling the same way.

♪ Listen ♪

♪ Summer in the wintertime ♪

♪ Smoke back on this beat Act like it's dinnertime ♪

♪ Four packs, no receipt, no LoJack ♪

♪ Hold my heat in case I have to throw That in the river after sinner time ♪

♪ I'm good, I'm good, I swear I'm good ♪

Ay, Jackie.

-Jackie, Jackie... -[Jackie] Hm?

Going kind of hard for a school night, aren't you?

Been that kind of week.

Right. Well, I'm not tripping, I'm just saying you might wanna slow down.

Hey, hey, hey. Come on.

Damn, be careful, bitch.

Bitch?

Funny, I didn't catch your mama anywhere.

[scoffs]

What did this girl just say to me?

Oh.

-You're mad? -Girl, what's up? What's up with it?

-Hey, hey. -No, no, let's go. Let's go.

Come on, just be cool, Shay.

-[Jackie] I'm sorry. -Relax, relax.

-Let go of me! -Relax, Jackie.

Okay? I'm not your enemy.

You don't know shit about me, Will.

♪ Think you the shit ♪

♪ Really this shit ain't For the faint-hearted ♪

♪ Think you've been hip Then take a two-piece to your... ♪

And on that note, looks like it's on you to get her home, rook.

But, yo, don't mention our name to Doc when you explain it to him.

-Wait, Doc? -Yeah, she lives with him.

-Nah. -[Brian laughs]

You ain't know?

Good luck, bruh.

Peace.

-[indistinct chatter] -♪ True king, ask 'bout me ♪

♪ Girl, I'm tryna put this game on you ♪

[sighs]

♪ If you don't get it It's a shame on you... ♪

Shit.

[Hilary chuckles]

Today was everything, babe.

And I missed you.

I missed you too.

I was thinking, maybe we get, you know, go back to the way things were?

I'm so sorry.

Sir, do you happen to have another card? This one's been declined.

That's not even possible.

I just put money in the account this morning. It's not declined.

Can you just try it one more time?

Do you have another card you'd like to try?

No, I don't have another card I would like to try.

This is the card.

You know what, babe, maybe the deposit just hasn't cleared yet.

No, the money is in there, babe. I saw it.

Let her just run it one more time, I'm sure everything's fine.

-You know what? Actually, I got it. -No, you don't.

-No, I do. -I got it.

Can you just take this?

-Please? Thank you. -[waitress] Sure.

-Are you serious? -Yes, please, we're in a public place.

[clicks tongue]

Jackie. Jackie, come on.

Hey, one step. All right, you got it.

[exhales heavily]

[doorbell dings]

-You're in trouble. You're gonna get it. -Stop. Stop. Stop.

-Jackie, come on. -Mm.

God, don't let this man kill me.

[Jackie] I like your chain.

-Come on, baby. -Okay.

Bye. Bye. Bye, Will.

Hang tight for a second.

-[Jackie] I just wanna go to sleep. -[Doc] You will.

[exhales heavily]

Shit.

[sighs]

[door closes]

[Doc] She's asleep.

[Doc sighs]

I appreciate you looking out.

Yeah, of course.

Yo, Jackie's strong, man, but she got her demons, too, you know?

Yeah, I ain't never seen that side of her.

[Doc] My little sister had her when she was in high school.

Pretty much raised Jackie myself.

I'm trying to make sure she doesn't have to pay for her mom's mistakes.

Well, hey,

that's pretty dope that you stepped up like that.

We family.

That's what we do.

[chuckles]

You know, I would be...

in a cell

or in a casket if it wasn't for my uncle.

[Will sighs]

I just wish he would stop trying to control my shit.

-You feel me? -Yeah, man.

He's from a whole different world than what we used to.

I'm saying...

[scoffs]

So, he got you out of some kind of trouble back in Philly?

Yo, it's cool if you don't wanna talk about it.

Nah.

Nah, it's cool.

I trust you.

I got you.

[sighs]

[Phil] Hey.

Car should be here any minute.

Thanks again for the hospitality, Mr. Banks.

You know, Geoffrey isn't just a good man.

He's extraordinary.

So I've heard.

And I know your mother and your father, your adopted family,

they took good care of you.

It's the only family I've ever known.

You grew up in a two-bedroom flat in Brixton.

You ever wonder how they could afford your private education at Dulwich?

Or those British street gangs you tried to run with

and they turned you away?

The GAS, M-zed, and 150.

They wanted no parts of me.

Or that time when your dad was on disability

and your mother lost her receptionist job?

And the both of them was out of work for a full year.

Mm. But you, your siblings, a meal was never missed.

Groceries were always on the table, heat and lights on.

-Geoffrey? -He's always been in your life.

Even when he couldn't be.

I know this is something you're gonna have to process on your own and...

and I respect that, but, uh...

I just couldn't let you leave here without knowing who your father really is.

[sentimental music]

[car approaching]

Thanks again, Mr. Banks.

[Viv] And my pieces, they have something powerful to say.

That's what an artistic voice should be.

So, if this is "unbecoming of the Neeman Fellowship brand,"

then so am I.

[phone chimes]

♪ So left me so empty and lost ♪

♪ Wonder anything made sense ♪

♪ Since I'd even blew up and... ♪

[Jazz] I checked my account, Hilary.

If you would have just let the woman run the damn card...

-[sighs] -Look, I had the money.

[Hilary] Okay.

You had the money, I have the money, we both have the money.

That's not the problem. The problem is you didn't believe that I had the money.

-Be real. -What are you talking about?

I bet if you were at dinner with LaMarcus...

Oh, my God, really? You're not seriously still on that.

[Jazz] Let me finish.

I just know you would have given him the benefit of the doubt

before you pulled out your platinum card.

Okay, Jazz, you're really making this more than what it needs to be

and you're ruining the night.

-I'm ruining the night? -Yes. You're ruining the night.

And you know what else?

I am so, so tired of dancing around your insecurities.

[Jazz laughs]

Here we go. The truth comes out. Come on, tell me.

-Okay, you want the truth? -Yeah, I do.

You want the truth? What was up with the fake-ass date?

-Fake-ass date? -Yes.

You wasn't saying that when you were swallowing that hundred-dollar lobster.

Okay, so what?

How much money you have or spend, that doesn't even matter to me.

[Jazz] You say that now, Hilary, but, come on.

You know damn well, you don't wanna walk red carpets with a fucking Uber driver.

[scoffs]

Is that what you really think I am?

You really think I'm that obsessed with the superficial shit in life?

Look, I see how people look at us. All your little influencer friends.

You're just a come-up for me and I'm a setback for you.

So, just admit it.

Or you can keep lying to yourself.

[mellow music]

I can't do this anymore.

I mean, we act like our differences don't matter, but you can't get past them.

And that's a you problem.

That's not me.

♪ Are you all good? ♪

♪ Are you all right? ♪

So, this is how it ends?

I guess so.

♪ Are you all good? ♪

♪ Are you all right? ♪

♪ I'm in your neighborhood ♪

♪ Through your darkest times ♪

♪ Are you all good? ♪

♪ Are you all right? ♪

♪ I'm in your neighborhood ♪

♪ Through your darkest times... ♪

[Drew] And you know what the crazy part is?

If Carlton stayed in the running,

chances are his ass would have beat the system like he always does.

He would have won the whole thing.

At least the video takes him out for good.

Carlton Banks is someone else's problem now.

You been coming for Carlton

since the first day we walked into the BSU meeting.

-What? -[Will] And then he whooped your ass.

You're the one who air-dropped the video.

You're welcome.

[soft chuckle]

You had me and Carlton out here beefing when it was you the whole damn time.

Oh, but can you prove it, though?

Oh, no, you can't, can you?

[Drew chuckles]

-Ready to grab lunch? -Yeah, of course.

See you around, William.

[indistinct chatter]

♪ If I was to die today ♪

♪ What is it I would tell you? ♪

♪ Maybe I could share my pain... ♪

[Frederick] Flight got delayed.

♪ I hope it never fails you... ♪

[sighs]

Yeah?

♪ Sit down, my son ♪

♪ Lemme talk to you ♪

♪ On this race you run... ♪

I guess I got time for one more game.

♪ But please don't let it be the end ♪

Let's see what you got.

♪ And you say it's funny how the love gives and takes ♪

Not bad.

-That was lucky. -[laughs]

-You ready for this? -[Frederick] Yeah.

Let me show you a few things.

[blows whistle]

[Doc] Everybody on the line.

Let's go, hustle up, hustle up.

-Will, you running with the one's today. -Wait, for real?

Where's Brian? He sick?

Does it matter? You finally getting to start.

I can find somebody else.

Nah, we good, we good.

Let's hustle up, West Philly. We got work to do.

We going medium speed. Half court and back.

[blows]

Okay, well, if I'm gonna get canceled,

I figured I might as well spread a little raw truth.

[pop music]

Is the video going around of me fake news?

Nah. It's real.

Very real.

But you wanna know what else is real?

The ups and downs I've experienced

trying to figure myself the fuck out at Bel-Air Academy.

[screaming]

[Carlton] The things I've said to fit in.

Nice.

[Carlton] The things I've done to not stand out.

The times I chose not to ask the tough questions,

and instead, just look the other way.

♪ We're so addicted... ♪

The times I felt like a fraud.

♪ Yeah, we keep revisiting... ♪

The times I became my own worst enemy

because I couldn't just get out of my own way.

♪ ...like you wanna make love... ♪

The times I made selfish choices at the expense of others.

The times I second-guessed myself and wrestled with self-doubt.

♪ Say what you wanna say... ♪

And, no, it wasn't you in the video, but...

we've all laughed a little too hard at a joke we probably shouldn't have

or remained quiet when we should have said, "That's not okay."

It's part of the culture here.

A million little moments never caught on camera.

♪ Everything it comes... ♪

I know I'm not alone.

Nah.

♪ And it's understood ♪

♪ So, wrap your legs around me... ♪

I'm just the only one you see.

♪ Tell me where you want to go ♪

♪ You're in control ♪

♪ Oh, oh... ♪

[sniffs]

[exhales heavily]

♪ Call me when you wanna stay in touch ♪

♪ Lie together just to gain trust ♪

[sniffs]

♪ Say what you wanna say ♪

♪ Can't help if this is it ♪

[exhales deeply]

[sighs]

[closing theme music]