In the premiere episode, the 12 contestants head to Los Angeles where they will compete for $100,000 and a chance to prove they are Shear Genius. The stylists meet their panel of renowned judges - celebrity stylist Kim Vo, Allure West Coast editor Kelly Atterton, mentor and well-known stylist Rene Fris, and host Jaclyn Smith. Smith delivers the news that their first challenge will be cutting hair blindfolded, while their elimination challenge will be interpreting the hairstyles of famous cartoon characters. Betty Boop anyone? Hollywood celebrity hairstylist Neeko Abriol (clients include Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige) joins as guest judge.

Will comes up with an idea for a two-man ship that can travel to Earth. But when Dr. Smith hijacks the ship, a crash landing finds Will and Smith trapped in a jungle, pursued by a bush creature.

While summer blockbusters would become a norm for Will Smith, it was his role as an American icon that would earn him an Oscar nomination.

It can't be done... is all the motivation Will Smith needs.

Beginning his career as the Fresh Prince, Smith was destined to become a triple threat star tackling music, television and film.

This episode of the long running series Biography tells the life story of Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith. Beginning with his childhood in Philadelphia, the filmmakers chart his progression from rap star, to television favorite, to multi-million dollar movie star. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide.