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Hilary Gets a Job

‘Hilary Gets a Job’

Season 3, Episode 4 -  Aired October 5, 1992

When Will goes down to the local TV station to complain about being left out of a report on a protest to save a rec center, Hilary lands a job as a weather presenter.

Quote from Will

Will: Look, it's like this. I need 30 seconds on the air to talk about why the rec center shouldn't be torn down and I don't care if I gotta force my way on the set to get it.
Carla: Let me get this straight. You want to storm the set, disrupt a live newscast and jeopardize the credibility of this station.
Will: Yes.
Carla: Will you be needing wardrobe?

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Quote from Hilary

Trevor: Wow!
Hilary: I know.
Trevor: Hi, I'm Trevor Collins and these are my real teeth.
Hilary: Wow!
Trevor: I know. My God, you have incredible eyes.
Hilary: Really?
Trevor: Yes, I can see myself in them. Don't blink.

Quote from Will

Will: That's right, Will Smith here on community feedback. Today's topic is the petition to save the Los Angeles Rec Center. See, the rec center for a lot of us is, you know, it's like a home away from home. The people down there, they understand us and they help keep us out of trouble.
Howard: Just hand me the mike and we'll pretend this never happened.
Will: Oh, my God, can we get a close-up? I am so choked up at this moment. Howard, the producer, has just asked me if he can sign the petition live on the air.
Howard: What?
Will: And, of course, the answer is yes. Talk about a leader. Talk about a man that's here to support his community. Thank you, Howard. Now for those of you that want to follow in Howard's footsteps there's still time. You can get down to the LA Rec Center and sign a petition and show our kids that we really care. [two security guards enter] Thank you. Well, as I can see, my time has run out. Trevor. [Will runs off-set as the guards begin chasing him] Don’t let me be Rodney, man.
Trevor: Well, thank you for that commentary and please remember to put back my blazer. Hilary, thank you for that delightful forecast. We will certainly be looking forward to seeing more of your warm front. I mean, the warm front. Well, from all of us here on News and Action good night and Godspeed.

Quote from Hilary

Hilary: Why aren't you in bed?
Will: Uncle Phil saw the news and he threatened to kill me in my sleep.
Hilary: That's nice.
Will: With a big butcher knife.
Hilary: Hmm, good for you.
Will: Hilary, your hair's on fire.
Hilary: Thanks. You know, Will, life doesn't get any better than this. I mean, I have a great job, I met a great guy and I have the thinnest ankles of any girl I know.
Will: So, you mean you're not mad at me for messing up your first day?
Hilary: Of course not. I mean, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have got the job in the first place.
Will: Thanks a lot, Hil. I'm proud of you.
Hilary: You know, I'm kind of proud of myself. For the first time I feel like I know what it means to be an independent woman. I think I'm gonna go back to my little pool house and toast myself with a glass of champagne.
Will: Good night, Hil.
Hilary: Good night, Will.
Will: Good night, Trevor.
Trevor: [o.s.] Good night and Godspeed.

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