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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air S2E7 — The Big Four-Oh
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air•Season 2•Episode 7

The Big Four-Oh

7.3/10 · 796 votesOct 21, 199124 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Vivian's 40th birthday marks a crisis and a career change in which she plans to perfect her dance skills.

Directed byEllen Gittelsohn
Written byLisa Rosenthal
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Cast7

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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E

Ellen Gittelsohn

Director

J

Jim McQueen

Editor

C

Carol McCoo

Hairstylist

L

Lisa Rosenthal

Writer

J

John C. Mula

Art Direction

W

Winifred Hervey

Executive Producer

R

Roumel Reaux

Choreographer

A

Allen Patapoff

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

C

Craig Porter

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

M

Mattie Caruthers

Script Supervisor

F

Fred M. Duer

Assistant Art Director

P

P. Karen Raper

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Big Four-Oh" is episode 7 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 796 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ellen Gittelsohn and written by Lisa Rosenthal, it aired on October 21, 1991.

Next: E8 · She Ain't HeavyBest of Season 2