Will Smith makes a special guest appearance in the Bel-Air series finale as all eight episodes of the fourth and final season are now streaming on Peacock, bringing the Banks family’s story to a heartfelt close.
The Banks family is taking their final bow. The fourth and final season of Peacock’s original series Bel-Air has officially arrived, and every episode is available to stream now. The season closes with a full-circle surprise: Will Smith makes a special guest appearance in the series finale.
New photos featuring Will Smith and star Jabari Banks are available, along with the previously released trailer, key art, and episodic images from episodes 401–408.
Showrunner Carla Banks Waddles Says Goodbye
Series showrunner, executive producer and writer Carla Banks Waddles shared a heartfelt message about ending the show and honoring its fans:
She says the finale is a “proper send off” that will have viewers rooting for the Banks family. Although many are sad to see the series end, she credits that emotion to the talented team who poured themselves into four seasons of Bel-Air. Waddles hopes the last season will feel like a big thank you to the faithful audience who has been with the show since its debut.
Morgan Cooper Reflects On The Journey
Executive producer and director Morgan Cooper, whose viral reimagined trailer launched the series, reflected on the four-season run, calling the final chapter a true culmination. He says the show became something that brought people together across generations — a spark that grew into something meaningful.
Jabari Banks On Working With Will Smith
Series star Jabari Banks expressed deep gratitude to the creative team, NBCU, Peacock, and especially Will Smith, describing the legendary actor’s cameo as “pure joy” and a dream fulfilled.
Banks says the finale “weaves together past, present, and future” and that Smith’s appearance feels like a poetic return, especially for fans of both Bel-Air and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The cameo delivers a full-circle moment that he can’t wait for viewers to experience.
A Dramatic And Stylish Finish
Inspired by Morgan Stevenson Cooper’s viral trailer, Bel-Air reimagined the iconic ‘90s sitcom with a dramatic, contemporary tone. The series has been known for swagger, raw emotion, and the complex journey from West Philadelphia to wealth and aspiration in Bel-Air.
The ensemble cast is led by Jabari Banks, with Carla Banks Waddles as showrunner, executive producer, and writer, and Cooper directing the final two episodes. Now, that journey ends where it began — with Will Smith stepping into the world his legacy helped build.
All eight episodes are streaming now on Peacock, marking the end of the Banks family’s story.
