Blood is Thicker Than Mud

Season 4, Episode 8, Aired
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Will and Carlton try to get accepted into an African-American fraternity. Will proves to be just what they want in a pledge, but one of the brothers sees Carlton as a prep-school, Bel Air-bred sellout.
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  • Blood is Thicker Than Mud

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    By jimbo_001, Jan 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    Fraternities are a funny thing especially when Will and Carlton are involved. I found this episode to not only be hilarious with the harder tasks set for Carlton, the soapie watching family and Carlton's priceless dancing but was also very interesting that not only did Will stand up for Carlton, but more surprisingly, Carlton stood up for himself and while I thought the last scene could have ended on a joke, it did convey an important message about sell-outs (you wait in line forever and then when you get to the front there's nothing there!) and that success and money shouldn't separate you from the pack.moreless

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic - Krev není voda (Blood Is Not Water) Edit

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    • Top Dog (to Carlton): It's you we don't want. Carlton: Why? I did everything you asked. I washed your laundry, mopped the floors, scrubbed the toilets. Top Dog: Everything your butler does for you. Edit
    • Top Dog: Pledge Banks, you only speak when you are spoken to. Carlton: Well are you speaking to me now or..? Edit
    • Will: In the words of my cousin, I'm gonna make like a tree and leave. Carlton: It's make like a banana and split. Will: I'll keep that in mind. Edit

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    • Title: Blood is Thicker Than Mud This is a paraphrase of the old saying Blood is thicker than water. Edit

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