How The 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' Cast Changed From Season 1 To The Finale

By the time of the finale, Will's development is reflected in his wardrobe. He's still the same loud person who entered the show, but he's also a little more subdued, mature, and rounded. Plus, him and Carlton? Bros for life by this point.

When fans first meet Carlton, he's the epitome of preppy, showcasing the greatest set of Tom Jones-inspired dance moves known to mankind.

Some things never change. Though Carlton grows up a lot between the first and last episodes of the show, he's still preppy AF. And those dance moves (thankfully) persist.

In Season 1, Ashley is quiet and a little insecure. She's also really adorable, especially in her budding friendship with Will.

By Season 6, it's inspiring to see that Ashley's become truly confident and comfortable with herself. So much so that the character even pursues work as a singer and model in the final season of the show.

Hilary may be vacuous, cruel, entitled, and willfully ignorant in the first season of Fresh Prince, but she's also a total boss. Not to mention, hilarious.

Hilary changes so much in Fresh Prince that, by the end, she's hosting her own talk show. She's proudly independent, becoming even more of a total boss than anyone could've ever predicted.

Geoffrey endures his job as the Banks' butler with cutting quips and a searing wit, meaning that his dazzling smile is usually full of sardonic humor.

Geoffrey absolutely hasn't gone any easier on the Banks family by Season 6. He's still attending to household chores with the same sarcastic smile and brutal put-downs.

Uncle Phil is the best sitcom dad ever. But he also has the sort of temper that can make him truly terrifying, in ways that only a dad can achieve.

Though Uncle Phil mellows a little — to the point where he's a little more compassionate and patient toward Will and his kids — that temper (and that shout) still remain. That, and Phil's great love for a sharp shirt and knitwear combo.

Janet Hubert's portrayal of Vivian is inspiring, forthright, and powerful.

Unfortunately, however, Hubert only plays Vivian for the first three seasons of Fresh Prince.

Daphne Reid took over the role of Vivian Banks from the final episode of Season 3 onward, bringing a softness to the character.

... and she manages to continue that softness as the Banks' beloved mom all the way through until the final episode — even when she's berating Phil.

Vivian's adorable baby Nicky is a teeny, tiny mass of cuteness when he's first introduced in Season 4.

But man, how he's grown by Season 6. And as evidenced by his steady stream of jokes against Phil, he's totally absorbed the wit of the household. Don't worry, he's still a mass of total cuteness.

Jazz is always a little too cool for school. And absolutely too cool for Vivian and Phil, who repeatedly throw Jazz out the house.

Still utterly cool, but now able to see the world through frames that aren't shaded, Phil is still not a fan of Jazz by the time the final episode of Fresh Prince airs.

Will's mom is outspoken and also hilarious. Every time she appears, thanks to a family reunion on the show ("divaaaas!"), it's always pure gold.

In Season 6, she's no different — except for her hair, which honestly looks amazing either way.

If Vy is outspoken, then Helen is a damn near whirlwind of self-expression. And actually, her attitude toward life and audacious spirit are inspiring to see on the show.

Thankfully, Helen never quiets her personality down. She's still just as hilarious, brash, and unapologetic as in Season 1.

Coolest grandma ever. Just look at that T-shirt. Grandma Banks is living.

She might not be repping such a youthful style by the final season, but she's still just as cool. And her relationship with Will is still just as sweet.

When Will meets Lisa, it's love at first sight, you guys. This is the woman he's going to marry... right?

Nope, they never make it down the aisle. And though you might not think that someone could change a lot in the course of a season, the epic love story between Will and Lisa absolutely changes the character. Her spark fades, folks. Heartbreak is a terrible thing.

When Janice is first introduced, she's a bit of a punchline when she introduces a questionable boyfriend to the rest of her family.

However, in the few episodes she appears in, she's given a little more depth (along with her initially controversial relationship). By her final appearance, she's shown supporting her sister Vivian, and it's sweet as anything.

Decadent and always booming with life, the Banks family mansion is most definitely a character in and of itself within the show.

This is what made the final shot of the Banks' home, which shows it completely empty of any family or belongings, all the more heartbreaking.