What is the title of the pilot episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

The title of the pilot episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was “The Fresh Prince Project.”

The episode introduced Will Smith’s fictionalized character, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. After arriving at the Banks family home, Will meets his aunt Vivian, uncle Philip, cousins Hilary, Carlton, and Ashley, and the family’s butler Geoffrey. The episode establishes the central contrast between Will’s Philadelphia upbringing and the Banks family’s affluent lifestyle.

“The Fresh Prince Project” first aired on NBC on September 10, 1990. It was written by series creators Andy Borowitz and Susan Borowitz and directed by Debbie Allen. Some listings also call the episode simply “Pilot,” which explains the most likely confusion, but “The Fresh Prince Project” is the canonical broadcast title. The episode’s story follows the premise summarized in the show’s famous opening theme.