Bel-Air season 3 recap: All to know before season 4 arrives

Bel-Air season 3 premiered on August 15, 2024, with the finale airing on October 3, 2024. The Banks family's existence is explored further, revealing Will's new life in Bel-Air and its hardships. On November 24, 2025, the fourth season will premiere. Season 4 will address unanswered questions and advance the storyline surrounding Will's kidnapping and season 3's emotional impact.

Season 3 brings new challenges and drama to Will, his cousins, and the Banks family. The season includes Hilary's wedding, Geoffrey's reconciliation with his son, and Aunt Viv's surprise flip.

Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers from Bel-Air season 3. Reader’s discretion is required.

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What happened at Hilary's wedding in Bel-Air season 3?

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Hilary's Martha's Vineyard wedding to Lamarcus was the season's biggest event. Every Banks family member attended, and Hilary's character changed at the ceremony. Still in love with Hilary, Jazz found her engagement ring and traveled far to deliver it.

Hilary told Lamarcus about her kiss with Jazz earlier in the season when this act triggered old memories. Despite the stress, the wedding went smoothly, but Hilary's heart was still with Jazz. In the season finale, Lamarcus collapsed during their honeymoon, leaving fans wondering if he would live.

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Will's kidnapping: What’s the connection with Geoffrey's past?

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Will's kidnapping in season 3 was stunning. Geoffrey's old gang associations resurfaced on this occasion. After reconnecting with his estranged son, Frederick, Geoffrey planned to leave London with Frederick and his mother, Penelope, to escape the hazards of his previous life.

After Geoffrey left, his former gang members kidnapped Will as Frederick. The kidnapping laid the foundation for future strife, but its motives were unknown.

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Is Aunt Viv really pregnant?

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The season finale also revealed that Aunt Viv might be pregnant with the Banks family’s fourth child. Aunt Viv struggles to redefine her identity as a mother and artist in the Bel-Air reboot. Fans wondered if her possible pregnancy would lead to a new family member or further family strife.

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Geoffrey's exit and Will’s kidnapping

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Geoffrey's storyline changed dramatically in season 3. He was haunted by his terrible past since the show began. After reconciling with his son, Geoffrey left Bel-Air to shelter Frederick and his family from his past. Geoffrey emailed Uncle Phil to explain his departure before leaving.

Unfortunately, Will's search for Geoffrey ended in a perilous kidnapping by his former allies. The stunning kidnapping left many issues unresolved, including whether Geoffrey's departure would finish his plot or lead to his comeback in season 4.

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Lamarcus' health issues: Will Hilary become a widow?

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The season 3 finale saw Hilary's new husband Lamarcus faint abruptly. This shocking tragedy followed Lamarcus's football game collapse earlier in the season, exposing a significant cardiac issue. The season finale left viewers wondering if Lamarcus would live.

Lamarcus's death would have a huge effect on Hilary and might help her get along with Jazz again. The love triangle between Jazz, Hilary, and Lamarcus could turn into a tragic and dramatic plot in season 4.

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Season 3 of Bel-Air is available to stream on Peacock.

Edited by Rajan Bhattacharya