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Family Matters
A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.
- Created by:
- Michael Warren, William Bickley
- Cast:
- Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Jaleel White
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ABC, CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 9
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 9.5Out With the Old
1997-09-19 · 22mUrkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
1997-09-26 · 22mCarl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.5Dumb Belle of the Ball
1997-10-03 · 22mNothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Drinking and Jiving
1997-10-10 · 22mGoody-two-shoes Laura has her first beer--and her second and third--at a fraternity party, where she's later rescued by a gallant Urkel. Meanwhile, Carl and Harriette keep their anniversary plans a secret from each other, but not from Eddie, who finds himself in the middle of their fight.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 9.0Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
1997-10-17 · 22mEddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 10.0A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
1997-10-24 · 22mUrkel's new Total Recall Machine malfunctions, leaving him with an uncanny ability to read minds; and Carl gets roped into serving as leader of the boys' Junior Woodsmen troop.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 10.0Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
1997-10-31 · 22mStevil, the mischievous ventriloquist dummy, is back to haunt Urkel, but now he's brought along a nightmarish sidekick, Carlsbad. Together Stevil and Carlsbad attempt to take over the souls of Urkel and Carl - wreaking havoc on the whole Winslow household.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 10.0Trading Places
1997-11-07 · 22mStefan, disguised as Urkel, pays Laura a visit to determine if Urkel's the new man in her life. Meanwhile, Eddie accompanies Carl on his beat, equipped with a video camera.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 10.0A Pain in Harassment
1997-11-28 · 22mHarriette's new boss blindsides his employees with verbal abuse. Meanwhile, Urkel tries to win a million dollars with a basketball half-court shot in L.A.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 10.0Original Gangsta Dawg
1997-12-05 · 22mUrkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 10.0Deck the Malls
1997-12-19 · 22mChristmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 10.0Grill of My Dreams
1998-01-09 · 22mUrkel apprentices as a teppanyaki chef at a Japanese restaurant and makes his cooking debut in front of Laura. Meanwhile, Carl bird-sits for the commissioner.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 10.0Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
1998-01-16 · 22mEddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 10.0Crazy for You
1998-01-23 · 22mMyra spies on Urkel's every move with her elaborate "Stevie-Glasses-cam". She is shocked to learn of his upcoming Saturday night date with Laura. When she tells Stefan about her rival's pending date with "her Stevie," Stefan agrees to help rain on their parade. Meanwhile, Carl tries to control Eddie's trigger-happy finger during police training.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 10.0Crazier for You
1998-01-30 · 22mUrkel discovers that Myra has been spying on him, but he thinks she's really snapped her cap when she starts dressing like Laura. Meanwhile, Harriette learns her wedding ring was originally intended for another.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 10.0Whose Man Is It Anyway?
1998-06-05 · 22mCousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 10.0Polkapalooza
1998-06-12 · 22mLaura reluctantly accompanies Urkel to a polka bash and actually has fun in his wacky world. Meanwhile, Eddie moves into an apartment and regrets giving Carl a standing invitation.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 10.0Throw Urkel From the Train
1998-06-19 · 22mLaura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 10.0Don't Make Me Over
1998-06-26 · 22mMyrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 10.0Pop Goes the Question
1998-07-03 · 22mUrkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 10.0Lost in Space (1)
1998-07-10 · 23mThe first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 10.0Lost in Space (2)
1998-07-17 · 23mIn the conclusion of the series finale, astro-nerd Urkel's life hangs in the balance when he takes a dangerous walk in space to patch the damaged spacecraft.
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Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Winslow
Darius McCrary
Eddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne Williams
Laura Winslow
Jaleel White
Steve Urkel