The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award and Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way.

Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith. Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he’s entangled himself in.

Will discovers the truth about his teammate’s absence, making him question his future. Carlton spirals out of control.

External dilemmas throw Carlton and Will off track and prevent them from fully preparing for the Founder’s Award.

Phil hosts the Banks family reunion, and Carlton works hard to impress his dad. Meanwhile, Will considers accepting the Founder’s Award nomination.

Will struggles on his new basketball team but is nominated for a leadership award at Bel-Air Academy, causing friction with Carlton.

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.

When Ashley's favorite teacher is fired, Will goes to great lengths to help her out and leaves Carlton in an uncomfortable position

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.

Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.