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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air S1E16 — The Lucky Charm
7.5
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air•Season 1•Episode 16

The Lucky Charm

7.5/10 · 914 votesJan 7, 199124 min

Ranked #12 of 25 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Philip may lose a superstitious client whom he advises not to make decisions based on Will's spontaneous remarks.

Directed byJeff Melman
Written bySamm-Art Williams
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Will Smith

Will Smith

Will Smith

James Avery

James Avery

Philip Banks

Janet Hubert

Janet Hubert

Vivian Banks

Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro

Carlton Banks

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Hilary Banks

Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali

Ashley Banks

Joseph Marcell

Joseph Marcell

Geoffrey Butler

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Quincy Jones III

Quincy Jones III

Original Music Composer

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Sean O'Brien

Production Coordinator

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Dana Ross Martin

Camera Operator

W

Werner Walian

Producer

M

Mara Lopez

Associate Producer

R

Ron 'Ron Dog' Valentine

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Jeff Melman

Jeff Melman

Director

J

Judy Richman

Costume Supervisor

M

Marcy Craig

Costume Supervisor

D

Dahl Delu

Art Direction

T

Tom Kramer

Music Editor

M

Mattie Caruthers

Script Supervisor

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Episode Summary

"The Lucky Charm" is episode 16 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 914 votes, ranking #12 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jeff Melman and written by Samm-Art Williams, it aired on January 7, 1991.

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