The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series) 'Twas the Night Before Christening (1993) User Reviews

A Christmas Classic

[castlegirl09 · 8/10 · 18 January 2023]

Fresh Prince was off the air by the time I was old enough to remember original broadcasts and I never saw this one in re-runs as a kid. A local station re-runs old, classic Christmas sitcom episodes the week leading up to the holiday. I guess as of 2022, Fresh Prince is now considered "an old classic."

This episode stays true to the Fresh Prince antics - Will running a scheme, a few Uncle Phil weight jokes, "Divas!!", and a Carlton dance moment, with a little holiday jingle!

What I think really makes the episode is the sound though! Something about it has the ever faded and slightly reverbed 90s flair that hits you in the nostalgic feels.

'Twas the Night Before Christening (#4.13)

[ComedyFan2010 · 7/10 · 30 April 2018]

Will promises to get Boyz II Men to sing for Nicky's Christening.

It is a sweet story. Not too funny although it has its moments. But for the most part it centers around Boyz II Men appearance. And while I agree that they are good singers I don't really care for them or about them being on the show. What I loved the most though was that Geoffrey gets to be Nicky's godfather. He sure deserves it!

"Did someone say claus? Cause that's what this family needs right now".

[phildogg21 · 10/10 · 26 June 2013]

I know I'll say this of just about every episode as this is one of all-time fave shows. But since this episode revolves around Christmas and you throw Boyz II Men into the mix as well, it makes it even more ... well, special.

From Carlton's jingle bell shoes to Hilary, aunt Helen and Vy almost wearing the same exact outfit to nicky's Christening and will posing as Santa to persuade boyz II men to come to the christening, this is not the episode to be missed.

Like 'its a wonderful life', this is something I watch every christmastime. I don't mean to spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet so please forgive me, I gotta mention it. During will's speech in the end, just when you think boyz II men won't make a surprise appearance, they do, interrupting will and what a surprise it is.

Just the look on will's (shocked) face is priceless as well as everyone else, even lil nicky. If this don't get you in the holiday spirit, I don't know what will.