The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

S3E18 The Alma Matter

Title: The Alma Matter Plot: Feeling despondent and overwhelmed by the thought of losing his opportunity to attend Princeton, Carlton finds himself in a dark place. Just when he thinks all is lost, his Guardian Angel appears to him, revealing the negative impact his absence would have on the Banks family. As he witnesses their struggles without him, Carlton begins to rethink his choices and the importance of his existence.