Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou; Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.
Will alienates himself from the Bel-Air basketball team and finds appealing opportunities in love and basketball with the help of some new South LA friends.
When Ashley's favourite teacher is fired, Will rallies the students to stage a protest, putting Carlton in an uncomfortable position.
After the protest, Will is suspended from the Bel-Air basketball team and looks to join an AAU team with Phil's permission. Carlton deals with the fallout from the protest.
Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.
Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad. Will considers accepting the Founder's Award nomination.
Jabari Banks
Will
Adrian Holmes
Phillip Banks
Cassandra Freeman
Vivian Banks
Olly Sholotan
Carlton Banks
Akira Akbar
Ashley Banks