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It's a Wonderful Lie

‘It's a Wonderful Lie’

Season 5, Episode 14 -  Aired January 23, 1995

After Will lies about his plans even though Lisa said he could go out with his boys, they both end up at the same party. Worse, Will finds Ashley at the same frat party.

Quote from Will

Will: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute, man. You're the one that chased Ashley out of here.
Philip: How dare you talk to me like that?
Carlton: He dares because he doesn't respect you. Neither of them do.
Hilary: What a crock. How you go and just tell a bold-faced lie like?
Hilary: [on recorder] Carlton, Will is right. Daddy is way too strict.
Will: [on recorder] Right, you think everything your father does is right.
Carlton: [on recorder] Of course, don't you?
Will: [on recorder] Hell, no.
Carlton: And listen to this from last week.
Will: Hey, man, what is wrong with you?

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Quote from Will

Ashley: If it wasn't for you, Daddy would never have found out about that party.
Will: Look, Ashley, that still doesn't mean that you should have been there. Ashley, listen, college boys are like predators. You know, they prey on innocent little high school girls like you. They're like piranha, Ashley. And you're 110 pounds of teenage chum.
Ashley: A hundred and eight and I'm not as innocent as I look. All right, I am.
Will: Well, you ready to walk that last mile?
Ashley: Will, I didn't do anything.
Will: The Lord is my shepherd...

Quote from Vivian

Vivian: Ashley, I understand what you're feeling. But you have to consider the seriousness of what you did. You really hurt us this evening.
Ashley: All I want is for you to trust me.
Vivian: Trust is a very fragile thing and you're gonna have to start earning it all back.
Ashley: I messed up really bad.
Vivian: We'll talk about it tomorrow. [Ashley heads for the stairs] Ashley. [hugs Ashley]
Ashley: Mama, I'm sorry.

Quote from Will

Lisa: I saw Ashley's tutor leaving.
Will: Oh, yeah, they're actually gonna let Ashley eat tomorrow. Yeah, that's what happens when you lie. You gotta be punished.
Lisa: So, what do you think your punishment should be?
Will: Oh, I don't know. I think it should hurt. I think it should really teach me a lesson. And I should be wearing some kind of hat.
Lisa: You are sick.
Will: Okay, no hat.

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