The Bankses appear on Oprah's show and fail to invite Will on-stage, which may cause Philip to lose the election.
WAR
41.2
Wins Above Replacement
“A Night At The Oprah” ranks #85 of 148 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episodes on the Humor Index, scoring 75.8 — Great. The episode packs 55 scored jokes at 2.6 per minute, averaging 6.7 on craft and 6.8 on impact, with Will landing the most laughs. Every joke is ranked below with its individual craft and impact scores.
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Top Jokes
Trevor: Well, actually, Phil, she doesn't, you're nobody.
Trevor Deadpan/Understatement ★ Rewatch TV News: And in a related story, Judge Carl Robertson announced today that he is adopting 12 ghetto youths.
Carlton: Well, he didn't actually kick her out of the house. He just changed all the locks and told her she didn't live there anymore.
Uncle Phil: And if you put me on the bench, I'll take a real bite out of crime. Bite.
Hilary: And I think I speak for everyone in this room when I say: 'What am I going to wear?'
All Jokes — 55 analyzed
Show all ↓ Hide ↑ Will: Uncle Phil, you really would have buried Judge Robertson... if you would have let me put the Uh-Huh Girls in there with you. It would have been like, 'Banks is the right one, baby, uh-huh!'
Will Absurdist Character Comedy ★ Rewatch Uncle Phil: Hi, I'm Philip Banks, and I'm running for Superior Court Judge.
Uncle Phil: And if you put me on the bench, I'll take a real bite out of crime. Bite.
Uncle Phil: Vote for Philip Banks. Philip Banks.
Will Absurdist Reaction Beat Uncle Phil · Will: Oh, please, from who? From Latisha. She said you looked really handsome.
Will: But she also thought Delta Burke looked better as a blonde.
Will Misdirection Observational Vivian · Trevor: Trevor, that's so sweet. But, honey, call me Mrs. Banks.
Will: Home of the Whopper, what's your beef?
Will Wordplay/Pun Character Comedy Will: Some chicken here talking about she from the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Will Character Comedy Irony/Sarcasm Trevor: This is Trevor Collins, goodbye and Godspeed.
Trevor: Well, actually, Phil, she doesn't, you're nobody.
Trevor Deadpan/Understatement ★ Rewatch Trevor · Family: What was it? God.
Ashley: Wait, am I going to need a passport?
Ashley Character Comedy Observational Hilary: And I think I speak for everyone in this room when I say: 'What am I going to wear?'
Uncle Phil: And as soon as you tell him, let me know.
Vivian: How difficult could it possibly be?
Vivian: Well, that's telling him, Philip.
Vivian Irony/Sarcasm Reaction Beat Will: Wow, I'm sorry for staring, but... man, girl, you real fine. You know, I was a little nervous about flying, but... as long as I can look at you, I know I'll be all right.
Will: Can I fluff your pillow?
Will: Uncle Phil, I'll get you in one later.
Will Visual Gag Reaction Beat Vivian: Honey, couldn't we just put him to sleep?
Vivian Dark/Subversive Deadpan/Understatement ★ Rewatch Alexis · Hilary: You have beautiful hair. I know.
Oprah: Well, I tell you what, if you really like it, I will send you one in your size.
Will · Oprah: Gee, Oprah, I really like that diamond bracelet. Nice try.
Uncle Phil: Okay, everybody who's going to be on the Oprah Show, take one step forward. Not so fast, Will.
Uncle Phil: I've always wanted my own gavel.
Oprah · Will: We're not ready for that portion of the show just yet, but, Mrs. Banks... I'm Will, Oprah, I can answer it.
Vivian: No, Philip, it's Richard Nixon wearing a Will mask.
Vivian Irony/Sarcasm Absurdist ★ Rewatch Senator Lloyd: Well, I sure would, son. And let me say, I love your Leslie Uggams.
Hilary: You are so brave. I mean, wearing red shoes with a pink dress.
Guest · Uncle Phil: Has being in politics ruined your sex life? No, mine's great, how's yours, honey?
Phil: Sit down, shut up, and behave yourself.
Oprah: You all are related?
Oprah: Here, you poor sweetheart. Blow. You poor baby.
Oprah: Don't you think so, audience? Go on up there and be with your family, where you belong.
Will: Oprah, this guy can't even run his own home. Why should he be elected to office?
Hilary: I mean, when I lost my job and he kicked me out of the house... he let me live out back.
Carlton: Well, he didn't actually kick her out of the house. He just changed all the locks and told her she didn't live there anymore.
Vivian: Well, with the big pay cut you'll have to take, we'll all be living in the pool house.
Carlton: Look, I don't like to tell tales out of school, but Trevor keeps a make-up case there.
Trevor: Stand on a chair and say that to my face.
Uncle Phil: You have both lost your American Express cards. Do you want to work on your Visa?
Audience member: Well, if you ask me your whole damn family is crazy.
Will: Hey, man, don't nobody talk about my mother, man.
Will: You know, your initials, O. W? Did anybody ever tell you that spells 'ow'?
Oprah: Two free tickets to the Donahue Show. Tell Phil Oprah said, 'Hi.'
Carlton: Will, you're smiling like Dad does when he finishes the Happy Birthday bucket at Baskin-Robbins.
Will: Man, you scream your girl's name out on TV, you'd be smiling, too.
Will Character Comedy Callback TV News: And in a related story, Judge Carl Robertson announced today that he is adopting 12 ghetto youths.
Uncle Phil · Hilary: Oh, God! You have just made the blooper reel.
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