10 Moments When TV Comedies Got Way Too Real

9. Papa’s Got A Brand-New Excuse - The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Will and Uncle Phil Fresh Prince
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Fresh Prince often has its real feels-heavy episodes, teaching messages about profiling and racism that resonate and still counts for a lot even to this day. But one episode above all others stands out from the crowd.

In Papa’s Got A Brand-New Excuse, Will finally gets to spend some time with his Dad after many years without him, with Uncle Phil and the rest of the family not sure about the idea. But reaching a close with Will's dad bailing on a trip they planned at the last-minute brakes Will down and that leaves Uncle Phil to pick up the pieces.

Don’t worry Will. We want you man.

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