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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air S4E8 — Blood is Thicker Than Mud

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air•Season 4•Episode 8

Blood is Thicker Than Mud

7.7/10 · 684 votesNov 1, 199322 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

A bro with dough? Carlton's upper-class upbringing may make him unwelcome at a black fraternity.

Directed byChuck Vinson

Written byDevon Shepard

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Will Smith

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Will Smith

James Avery

James Avery

Philip Banks

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Vivian Banks

Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro

Carlton Banks

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Hilary Banks

Tatyana Ali

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Ashley Banks

Joseph Marcell

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Geoffrey Butler

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Chuck Vinson

Director

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Susan Borowitz

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Stacey Morris

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Joann Kozloff

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Dana Ross Martin

Camera Operator

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Bill Boulware

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Devon Shepard

Writer

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Maiya Williams

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Barry Gurstein

Co-Producer

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Leslie Ray

Co-Executive Producer

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David Pitlik

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David Steven Simon

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Blood is Thicker Than Mud" is episode 8 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 684 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Chuck Vinson and written by Devon Shepard, it aired on November 1, 1993.

Next: E9 · Fresh Prince After Dark Best of Season 4