Plot hole: Ashley says she is 9; later in that season, in "Just Infatuation," Phil says she is almost 12. Will is 17 for the first two seasons, and 18 in season three. Nicky Banks grows from baby to preschooler between seasons four and five (though this was humorously addressed).
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
1 plot hole in Bang the Drum, Ashley
Starring: Will Smith, Karyn Parsons, Alfonso Ribeiro, James Avery
The Fresh Prince Project - S1-E1
Revealing mistake: When Will staples his Malcom X poster to the wall, the wall bends back and forth for a second or two.
Vivian: Philip, when I met you, you were into James Brown.
Will: He liked James Brown?
Vivian: Even wore his hair like him.
Will: He had hair?
Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse - S4-E24
Trivia: Ben Vereen, who played Will's dad Lou, admitted that as soon as he walked out of camera range, he immediately broke down into tears.
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Answer: He's coming back from his vacation in Philadelphia.