Family Matters
Family Matters
TV Series
6.8
1989 9 Seasons

Family Matters

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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.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

22 Episodes Aired 1989

No overview available for this season.

The Mama Who Came to Dinner
24 min
E1

The Mama Who Came to Dinner

Sep 22, 1989

Mother Winslow moves in and immediately begins to usurp Carl's authority. Eddie wants to go out with his friends, but he has a strict curfew that complicates things with Carl.

Two-Income Family
24 min
E2

Two-Income Family

Sep 29, 1989

Hariette loses her job to automation, forcing the family into austerity measures while Carl stews over the family debts.

Short Story
24 min
E3

Short Story

Oct 06, 1989

Rachel writes a short story with characters that seem all too familiar; Carl becomes obsessed with the family's out of proportion water bill.

Rachel's First Date
24 min
E4

Rachel's First Date

Oct 13, 1989

The Winslows finally get to be alone together when Rachel accepts a date with a man from the church choir.

Straight A's
24 min
E5

Straight A's

Oct 20, 1989

Eddie comes home with straight A's on his report card and the whole family is proud of him. Rodney comes over and tells him that he changed the grades on the report cards on the school computer. Eddie doesn't want to tell the truth because he fears that he will hurt Carl's feelings.

Basketball Blues
24 min
E6

Basketball Blues

Nov 03, 1989

Carl's efforts to get Eddie psyched for a pro basketball career is enhanced by a visit from basketball star Bolton.

Body Damage
24 min
E7

Body Damage

Nov 10, 1989

Rachel takes an unauthorized spin in the classic automobile that Carl plans to drive in the Columbus Day Parade.

Mr. Badwrench
24 min
E8

Mr. Badwrench

Nov 17, 1989

Self-proclaimed handyman Carl decides to install a shower in Mother Winslow's quarters while she's out of town.

Stake-Out
24 min
E9

Stake-Out

Nov 24, 1989

After Carl is on an all-night stakeout with his attractive new partner, Harriette finds a room key to Louie's Love Grotto in his pocket.

False Arrest
24 min
E10

False Arrest

Dec 01, 1989

The Winslows are aghast to discover that their TV idol has been arrested for assaulting a police officer - Officer Carl Winslow.

The Quilt
24 min
E11

The Quilt

Dec 08, 1989

Laura sells a quilt Grandmother Winslow considered an heirloom.

Laura's First Date
24 min
E12

Laura's First Date

Dec 15, 1989

Laura wants to go to an upcoming dance with a good-looking boy. Carl and Eddie try to find Laura a date. Carl asks Steve Urkel to take Laura to the dance, while Eddie asks one of his friends to take her out. When Laura finds out what happened, she is humiliated.

Man's Best Friend
24 min
E13

Man's Best Friend

Jan 05, 1990

Carl has a rule he intends to enforce not pets in the house until he meets a big, playful puppy who follows the kids home from school.

Baker's Dozens
24 min
E14

Baker's Dozens

Jan 12, 1990

Thanks to Rachel's brainstorm, Carl could become the "king of tarts" if he shares his secret recipe for lemon tarts, which were a big hit at a local restaurant.

The Big Reunion
24 min
E15

The Big Reunion

Jan 19, 1990

Carl decides to lose weight before going to his high-school reunion.

The Party
24 min
E16

The Party

Feb 02, 1990

A "No Guests" rule spells no fun for Eddie, who's left in charge of the house while the adults are away for the weekend.

The Big Fix
24 min
E17

The Big Fix

Feb 09, 1990

Eddie persuades Laura to date a guy he's indebted to.

Sitting Pretty
24 min
E18

Sitting Pretty

Feb 16, 1990

Laura's babysitting service floods the house with children at a bad time on the night Carl has invited his captain over.

In a Jam
24 min
E19

In a Jam

Mar 16, 1990

Eddie wants to do the right thing when faced with protecting Steve from a bully who threatens to beat him up, which could get Eddie creamed as well.

The Candidate
24 min
E20

The Candidate

Mar 23, 1990

Eddie places image over integrity in his class president bid when image-maker Laura offers a thousand points of light to illuminate his campaign.

Bowl Me Over
24 min
E21

Bowl Me Over

Apr 13, 1990

The men vie with the women in a bowling match and Carl's philosophy about accepting defeat gracefully ends up in the gutter when Harriette aces him out.

Rock Video
24 min
E22

Rock Video

Apr 27, 1990

When Eddie's big ego threatens to disband his group during the making of a rock video for a contest, the rest of the Winslows offer some ideas.

Season 2

Season 2

25 Episodes Aired 1990

No overview available for this season.

Rachel's Place
24 min
E1

Rachel's Place

Sep 21, 1990

Feeling like a freeloader, Rachel decides to look for a career beyond writing and opens up a diner after Steve accidentally burns down Leroy's.

Torn Between Two Lovers
24 min
E2

Torn Between Two Lovers

Sep 28, 1990

Steve develops a crush on Rachel and believes it is reciprocated when she invites him to a candlelight dinner at her restaurant, while Rachel is actually dating her bank's loan officer.

Marriage 101
24 min
E3

Marriage 101

Oct 05, 1990

For a class project, Laura is "married" to Steve for a day. Meanwhile, one of Carl's sergeants casts his eye on Rachel.

Flashpants
24 min
E4

Flashpants

Oct 12, 1990

A braggart with a badge transfers to Carl's division just in time for the precinct's annual dance contest, which Carl and Harriette aim to win by dancing circles around their fierce rival.

The Crash Course
24 min
E5

The Crash Course

Oct 19, 1990

Eddie crashes the car through the front of the house while trying to impress his girlfriend.

Boxcar Blues
24 min
E6

Boxcar Blues

Oct 26, 1990

Carl gets trapped inside a railroad boxcar with Steve and a cargo of cattle.

Dog Day Halloween
24 min
E7

Dog Day Halloween

Nov 02, 1990

Steve and Laura are held hostage during a Halloween bank robbery.

Cousin Urkel
24 min
E8

Cousin Urkel

Nov 09, 1990

Steve's cousin from Biloxi sets out to sweep Eddie off his feet.

Dedicated to the One I Love
24 min
E9

Dedicated to the One I Love

Nov 16, 1990

Harriette points out the obvious when seductive neighbor Loretta sets her sights on Carl; and Laura may soon regret steering Steve to a shy young girl when she finds herself jealous of his attentions.

The Science Project
24 min
E10

The Science Project

Nov 23, 1990

Everyone vies to be partners with budding scientist Steve, who teams up with Laura for a science project - an A-bomb.

Requiem for an Urkel
24 min
E11

Requiem for an Urkel

Dec 07, 1990

Steve charges like a raging bull to the boxing ring when a bully threatens to pummel any guy who asks Laura out.

Fast Eddie Winslow
24 min
E12

Fast Eddie Winslow

Dec 14, 1990

Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.

Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas
24 min
E13

Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas

Dec 21, 1990

Alone and fending for himself during the holidays, Steve shatters Laura's old fashioned Christmas ornament along with holiday visiting privileges at the Winslows'. Meanwhile, Carl does battle with other shoppers as he searches for a scarce teddy bear for Richie.

Ice Station Winslow
24 min
E14

Ice Station Winslow

Jan 04, 1991

When Carl, Eddie and Steve go ice fishing at Lake Wannamuck, Carl has a potentially critical accident; and at home, Judy dislikes the fuss made over Richie.

Son
24 min
E15

Son

Jan 11, 1991

After an escalating spat with his father, grounded Eddie escapes from the house to keep a date, and Harriette must mediate a father-son feud when Carl gets tired of Eddie's attitude and Eddie threatens to move out.

Do the Right Thing
24 min
E16

Do the Right Thing

Jan 18, 1991

Carl finds a diamond bracelet and wrestles with doing the right thing, as does Steve, who holds in his hands the academic fate of his romantic rival Todd, who needs Steve's tutoring skills.

High Hopes
24 min
E17

High Hopes

Feb 01, 1991

In a hot-air balloon, Carl tries to overcome his fear of heights. Harriette and Rachel clash over a car won in a contest.

Life of the Party
24 min
E18

Life of the Party

Feb 08, 1991

At a rooftop party, some kids spike Steve's punch, and Rachel must rescue him from a ledge.

Busted
24 min
E19

Busted

Feb 15, 1991

When Eddie cracks up the family car, Steve suggests raising repair money at an illegal gambling hangout.

Fight the Good Fight
24 min
E20

Fight the Good Fight

Feb 22, 1991

Laura is inspired to make a difference by encouraging support for a black-history class, but her efforts fan the flames of racism at school.

Taking Credit
24 min
E21

Taking Credit

Mar 15, 1991

Rachel and the kids recall how Eddie took credit for a story written by Steve, and how Carl shared his glory with Lt. Murtagh.

Finding the Words
24 min
E22

Finding the Words

Mar 22, 1991

A charming, mysterious figure, claiming to be a family friend from the past, comes to visit - and turns out to be Harriet and Rachel's long-lost father.

Skip to My Lieu
24 min
E23

Skip to My Lieu

Apr 05, 1991

Carl senses a promotion if he can help Lt. Murtagh get a date with Rachel.

The Good the Bad and the Urkel
24 min
E24

The Good the Bad and the Urkel

Apr 19, 1991

In a dream, Carl and Steve duel over a compost heap as Old West characters Carl and Two-Gun Urkel - the most annoying gunslinger in the West.

I Should Have Done Something
24 min
E25

I Should Have Done Something

Apr 26, 1991

Steve schemes to take the reluctant Laura to a hot-ticket concert; Carl takes out his frustrations on the family, unable to shake the memory of a shooting he feels he could have prevented in the aftermath of a hostage case.

Season 3

Season 3

25 Episodes Aired 1991

No overview available for this season.

Boom!
24 min
E1

Boom!

Sep 20, 1991

Urkel rescues an orangutan from laboratory experiments. Carl steps on a treadmill booby trapped with a bomb.

Brain over Brawn
24 min
E2

Brain over Brawn

Sep 27, 1991

Urkel's future hangs in the balance during a rope-climbing contest pitting brains against brawn to win Laura's affections.

The Show Must Go On
24 min
E3

The Show Must Go On

Oct 04, 1991

In the school play, Romeo Steve looks forward to kissing Juliet Laura when the original Romeo lands in the hospital with appendicitis.

Words Hurt
24 min
E4

Words Hurt

Oct 11, 1991

Sleepwalking Urkel undergoes hypnosis to uncover the cause of his anger: he thinks Carl hates his nerdy guts.

Daddy's Little Girl
24 min
E5

Daddy's Little Girl

Oct 18, 1991

Laura's behavior suddenly changes when she meets Carl's younger new partner and surf's up for Steve.

Citizen's Court
24 min
E6

Citizen's Court

Oct 25, 1991

Urkel is so bugged when Carl squashes his pet beetle that he takes him to court - TV's Citizen's Court - to settle the matter.

Robo-Nerd
24 min
E7

Robo-Nerd

Nov 01, 1991

Steve creates the Urkelbot, a mechanical Urkel that is all too much like its creator.

Making the Team
24 min
E8

Making the Team

Nov 08, 1991

When Laura gets snubbed by fellow cheerleaders, she seeks advice from Urkel, who tries out for the basketball team and ends up as equipment manager.

Born to be Mild
24 min
E9

Born to be Mild

Nov 15, 1991

A street gang causes trouble for the Winslows, and things become personal when they vandalize Rachel's Place and attack Eddie. Carl wants to take matters into his own hands, but Urkel decides to infiltrate the gang and tricking them into confessing.

The Love God
24 min
E10

The Love God

Nov 22, 1991

Steve thwarts Eddie's potential romance, while Carl is undercover in drag.

Old and Alone
24 min
E11

Old and Alone

Nov 29, 1991

Laura may be sorry for banishing Urkel from her life: in her dreams, she's a 90-year-old spinster whose only visitor is a now-married Urkel.

A Pair of Ladies
24 min
E12

A Pair of Ladies

Dec 06, 1991

Rachel reluctantly hires a loudmouthed, pushy Harriette to help at the restaurant; and Urkel bets the ranch on Carl's cutthroat poker game at home with the guys.

Choir Trouble
24 min
E13

Choir Trouble

Dec 20, 1991

Steve joins the Winslows at church with faith that he'll get into the choir, but he's kicked out by new choir director Rachel, whose position has gone to her head.

A Test of Friendship
24 min
E14

A Test of Friendship

Jan 10, 1992

The Winslows are ripped off when Carl dozes off; Urkel takes the heat after helping Eddie cheat on a chemistry test.

Jailhouse Blues
24 min
E15

Jailhouse Blues

Jan 17, 1992

Visiting cousin Clarence is a slick dude ready for some action in the Winslow 'hood and a bad influence on a vulnerable Eddie, who winds up being arrested together with Steve.

Brown Bombshell
24 min
E16

Brown Bombshell

Jan 31, 1992

Mother Winslow regales Eddie's classmates with tales of her late fighter-pilot husband and of World War II's Tuskegee Airmen.

Food, Lies and Videotape
24 min
E17

Food, Lies and Videotape

Feb 07, 1992

Urkel enrolls in a home economics class with Laura, thinking it'll be a piece of cake, but he soon learns he less than an A-student.

My Broken-Hearted Valentine
24 min
E18

My Broken-Hearted Valentine

Feb 14, 1992

Urkel again tries to intervene in Laura's budding romance with Daniel Wallace, whom Steve has learned is nothing but trouble. Laura believes Urkel is meddling in her love life and tells him to go away.

Woman of the People
24 min
E19

Woman of the People

Feb 21, 1992

When squeaky-clean Laura enters the race for student-council president, snooty rival Cassie Lynn vows to gather dirt on her. Meanwhile, neighbors elect Harriet Neighborhood Watch leader and Carl is down in the dumps about it.

Love and Kisses
24 min
E20

Love and Kisses

Feb 28, 1992

Hoping to win Laura, Urkel strikes a deal with R&B singer Johnny Gill: his treasured baseball card in exchange for serenading her; Carl and Harriette discover that their honeymoon love nest is of the outdoor type.

Stop, in the Name of Love
24 min
E21

Stop, in the Name of Love

Mar 13, 1992

Laura's encouraging words cast a love spell on Waldo; Carl and Lt. Murtagh trade insults in a food fight over Mother Winslow's bad driving.

The Urkel Who Came to Dinner
24 min
E22

The Urkel Who Came to Dinner

Apr 03, 1992

Urkel's stay at the Winslows brings chaos when he swallows a fish that Carl was "fish-sitting," urges Richie to fight a preschool bully and drives away Laura's study mate.

Robo-Nerd II
24 min
E23

Robo-Nerd II

Apr 24, 1992

It's hasta la vista to the criminal element and hello Urkelbot after Urkel revives his robot for law-enforcement use in solving a rash of convenience store robberies on Carl's beat; meanwhile new shampoo changes the women.

Dudes
24 min
E24

Dudes

May 01, 1992

Laura sees red when Urkel, Eddie and Waldo appear on Dudes, a TV dating show that Laura claims is sexist; Carl's birthday gets little attention from his family.

Farewell, My Laura
24 min
E25

Farewell, My Laura

May 08, 1992

Urkel plays bumbling, hard-boiled gumshoe Johnny Danger in a 1940s film noir spoof with Laura as a sultry client who needs protection for her aunt Rachel singer and supper-club owner marked for murder.

Season 4

Season 4

24 Episodes Aired 1992

No overview available for this season.

Surely You Joust
23 min
E1

Surely You Joust

Sep 18, 1992

Feuding neighbors "Hurricane" Urkel and "Bonecrusher" Carl take a not-so-neighborly, macho grudge match to TV's American Gladiators.

Dance to the Music
23 min
E2

Dance to the Music

Oct 02, 1992

Home-coming Queen Laura gets the royal treatment from Urkel, who gets popular jock Ted to ask her to the dance; Carl meets Harriette's new piano teacher..

Driving Carl Crazy
23 min
E3

Driving Carl Crazy

Oct 09, 1992

Carl hopes to practice stress management by keeping his cool, but he nearly blows a gasket teaching Urkel to drive.

Rumor Has It
23 min
E4

Rumor Has It

Oct 16, 1992

As rumors begin to fly that Ted has "scored" with Laura, Urkel must warn her that the guy she's dating means to boost his rep by ruining hers.

Number One with a Bullet
23 min
E5

Number One with a Bullet

Oct 23, 1992

Carl and Urkel are hospital roommates and Urkel, as usual, is a pain -until he gets the opportunity to save Carl's hide.

Whose Kid Is it Anyway?
23 min
E6

Whose Kid Is it Anyway?

Oct 30, 1992

Richie is upset when Eddie's hot Halloween date conflicts with his promise to take his little cousin trick or treating.

An Officer and a Waldo
23 min
E7

An Officer and a Waldo

Nov 06, 1992

Eddie's insult sends Waldo off to join the Army; Harriette and Carl set up a sting to catch a shady repairman.

Just One Date!
23 min
E8

Just One Date!

Nov 13, 1992

Urkel resorts to despearate measures to win a date with Laura by camping out on the Winslows' roof, even though a big blizzard is fast approaching Chicago. Meanwhile, Richie meets new next door neighbor Gwendolyn.

The Oddest Couple
23 min
E9

The Oddest Couple

Nov 20, 1992

Eddie's sloppy habits and Steve's scientific experiments don't make for domestic bliss when the two become roommates.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Urkel
23 min
E10

It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Urkel

Dec 11, 1992

Laura's guardian angel shows Urkel what it's like to be Laura.

Muskrat Love
23 min
E11

Muskrat Love

Jan 08, 1993

Eddie breaks a date with a smart and witty girl his friends disapprove of, while Laura regrets encouraging Maxine to date Ted; Carl gives Harriette fitness gear.

Hot Wheels
23 min
E12

Hot Wheels

Jan 15, 1993

Carl buys a hot rod for Eddie, hoping it will be the road to a father-son bonding session; and Urkel strengthens his bond with Laura using a new wonder glue he invented.

The Way the Ball Bounces
23 min
E13

The Way the Ball Bounces

Jan 22, 1993

A college woos athlete Eddie, who has only fame and fortune in mind after accepting a scholarship; meanwhile, Laura forgoes sleep to study for her PSATs.

A Thought in the Dark
23 min
E14

A Thought in the Dark

Jan 29, 1993

Laura and Ted momentarily derail Urkel's efforts to win Laura by fixing him up with Ted's brainy cousin Myra for a double date to a concert.

Tender Kisses
23 min
E15

Tender Kisses

Feb 05, 1993

Eddie gets more than he bargained for when he and his pals sneak into R&B singer Tracie Spencer's hotel room in search of tickets to her concert; and Carl is in for a big surprise when he discovers Harriette's diary.

Heart Strings
23 min
E16

Heart Strings

Feb 12, 1993

Lonely and depressed after breaking up with Ted, Laura grants Urkel a few bittersweet hours of bliss as her valentine; Gwendolyn charms Richie with "yucky goo-goo stuff"; and Harriette and Carl search for admirable qualities in each other.

It's a Mad, Mad, Madhouse
23 min
E17

It's a Mad, Mad, Madhouse

Feb 19, 1993

Eddie tries to cover for his poor record in school by claiming he has family problems at home - so his teacher arrives to evaluate his dysfunctional family environment.

Higher Anxiety
23 min
E18

Higher Anxiety

Feb 26, 1993

At a party, Urkel, Eddie and Waldo get trapped on a fire escape. A heartbroken Eddie mourns his split with two-timing Oneisha, while Carl gives the cold shoulder to his mother's beau Fletcher, who has big plans for her future.

Mama's Wedding
23 min
E19

Mama's Wedding

Mar 05, 1993

Thanks to Eddie, Mother Winslow's "simple family wedding" brings more than the family bargained for 150 extra guests.

Pulling Teeth
23 min
E20

Pulling Teeth

Mar 19, 1993

Waldo dates Laura's friend; Richie tries to get rid of a baby tooth.

Walk on the Wild Side
23 min
E21

Walk on the Wild Side

Mar 26, 1993

When peer pressure comes a-knocking, Laura goes a-walking on the wild side, at Club Buff--a male strip joint.

Hot Stuff
23 min
E22

Hot Stuff

Apr 30, 1993

Myra enlists Laura's help in snaring "hot stuff" Urkel; Eddie asks Carl a lot of questions after buying a hot car stereo.

Stormy Weather
23 min
E23

Stormy Weather

May 07, 1993

Urkel's nerdiness gets under the skin of Laura's arrogant prom date (Ross Leon), who's itching to order Laura to write off Urkel as a friend.

Buds 'n' Buns
23 min
E24

Buds 'n' Buns

May 14, 1993

As a part-timer at the Mighty Weenie fast food joint, Carl doesn't relish answering to the top dog - Eddie; Urkel takes Laura's advice and commits to Myra.

Season 5

Season 5

24 Episodes Aired 1993

No overview available for this season.

Hell Toupee
22 min
E1

Hell Toupee

Sep 24, 1993

Carl shops for a toupee, hoping to turn Harriette's head. Meanwhile love struck Myra accuses Laura of trying to take Urkel away from her and the two get into a food fight.

It Didn't Happen One Night
22 min
E2

It Didn't Happen One Night

Oct 01, 1993

Laura oversleeps and misses her bus to Cincinnati for a cheerleading competition and Steve offers to take her in his Isetta. Laura is not pleasant company and Steve confronts her about it.

Saved by the Urkel
22 min
E3

Saved by the Urkel

Oct 08, 1993

The Winslows find themselves - unbelievably - indebted to Urkel after he saves Carl's life with CPR. The family showers him with gratitude and feels obligated to put up with the nerdy, annoying dweeb.

A Matter of Principle
22 min
E4

A Matter of Principle

Oct 15, 1993

Laura and Eddie's romantic tips have obsessive Myra entangled in a web of errors with Urkel when she invades Steve's school; Carl's sage advice leads Harriette to a confrontation with her boss - and a possible layoff.

Money Out the Window
22 min
E5

Money Out the Window

Oct 22, 1993

A thug named Bones pays Eddie a visit after Waldo and Weasel enlist Eddie in their football-betting venture.

Best Friends
22 min
E6

Best Friends

Oct 29, 1993

Harriette tries to fit in with Laura's friends but gets the cold shoulder from Laura. And Waldo's not so hot as Eddie's new hire at Mighty Weenie.

Grandmama
22 min
E7

Grandmama

Nov 05, 1993

The NBA's Larry Johnson plays Grandmama (his TV-ad alter ego), who becomes Urkel's new partner in a city basketball competition after Eddie dumps Urkel for star player Kenny.

Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool
22 min
E8

Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool

Nov 12, 1993

A space-age potion turns Urkel into Stefan Urquelle suave, smooth-talking life of the party, but Laura finds she soon misses the old Urkel.

Car Wars
22 min
E9

Car Wars

Nov 19, 1993

Laura believes that by donning a moustache and men's clothing she'll be better prepared to haggle with a sexist used-car dealer ; Steve is close to ruining Eddie's love life.

All the Wrong Moves
22 min
E10

All the Wrong Moves

Nov 26, 1993

At the drive-in movie, Laura's new boyfriend (Kevin Mambo) has trouble getting the message that no really means no; and at home, Carl just doesn't get it when his insults drive Harriette to retaliate.

Christmas is Where the Heart Is
22 min
E11

Christmas is Where the Heart Is

Dec 10, 1993

Urkel and Carl are stranded on a stalled subway with a car full of grouchy shoppers. Urkle teaches everyone, including Carl that Christmas is a state of the heart, and can be celebrated anywhere and with anyone.

Scenes from a Mall
22 min
E12

Scenes from a Mall

Dec 17, 1993

Urkel tells Myra that he needs some space and ends up breaking her heart, while Maxine is ready to break Waldo's neck for acting like a jealous fool.

Rock Enroll
22 min
E13

Rock Enroll

Jan 07, 1994

Eddie changes his mind about college at a concert fund-raiser after singer Shanice performs a song he wrote; and Urkel has no luck rallying friends to celebrate his birthday, but soon finds that Laura is his biggest cheerleader.

Like a Virgin
22 min
E14

Like a Virgin

Jan 14, 1994

Eddie becomes the laughingstock of the boys' locker room after Urkel spills the beans that Eddie is still a virgin.

Good Cop, Bad Cop
22 min
E15

Good Cop, Bad Cop

Jan 21, 1994

Carl refuses to accept Eddie's story that he got pulled over for speeding ""because he was a black in a white person's neighborhood"" ... until the portly cop finds out the ugly truth. Meanwhile, Urkel tells Richie that he has nothing to fear when going to the dentist, but the nerd soon regrets his move when he has cavities of his own that need filling.

Presumed Urkel
22 min
E16

Presumed Urkel

Feb 04, 1994

When accident-prone Steve is blamed for a chemistry lab explosion, Laura represents him at a school trial.

Father of the Bride
22 min
E17

Father of the Bride

Feb 11, 1994

Carl bribes Laura to go bowling with Urkel and dreams that they are married with four kids who look like Urkel.

Psycho Twins
22 min
E18

Psycho Twins

Feb 18, 1994

Carl and Urkel end up in the ring with the World Wrestling Federation's Bushwhackers after Urkel creates a ""snooze juice"" that knocks out the wrestling team's original opponents.

That's What Friends Are For
22 min
E19

That's What Friends Are For

Mar 04, 1994

Everyone applauds Eddie on his college scholarship except Waldo, who fears he's losing a friend. Meanwhile, Carl's fear of failure could keep him from a job promotion; and Urkel tortures Carl into telling him where Laura is by showing him slides of his cheese-tasting trip.

Opposites Attract
22 min
E20

Opposites Attract

Mar 18, 1994

Urkel develops hiccups after being robbed. School newspaper reporter Laura and editor Ziggy engage in a series of conflicts ... before falling for each other.

A-Camping We Will Go
22 min
E21

A-Camping We Will Go

Apr 01, 1994

Urkel tags along on Carl's camping trip in Minnesota and an irritated Carl stubbornly refuses to listen to know- it-all Urkel's words of warning about bears and geysers; Harriette seeks a job.

Nunsense
22 min
E22

Nunsense

Apr 29, 1994

Urkel fears that his rejection has sent Myra to join a nunnery, so he enlists Eddie and Waldo to dress in habits and join him in a search for her at the convent.

Aunt Oona
22 min
E23

Aunt Oona

May 06, 1994

Urkel's accident-prone Aunt Oona visits shy, dowdy woman who get a confidence-building makeover from Harriette and then takes her new-found confidence to a karaoke bar, where chaos erupts when she holds a singing contest.

Stefan Returns
22 min
E24

Stefan Returns

May 20, 1994

Laura pleads with Urkel to step back into his transformation chamber and bring back her perfect guy the handsome, cool, caring Stefan Urquelle. Freddy Jackson sings You Are My Lady"".

Season 6

Season 6

25 Episodes Aired 1994

No overview available for this season.

To Be or Not to Be (1)
23 min
E1

To Be or Not to Be (1)

Sep 23, 1994

Laura doesn't want Stefan to change anything about himself for her, while Urkel - as his nerdy self - is a 10 in Myra's eyes. Meanwhile, hoping to improve his vision, Carl steps into Urkel's transformation chamber.

To Be or Not to Be (2)
23 min
E2

To Be or Not to Be (2)

Sep 30, 1994

After a vengeful Myra tampers with Urkel's transformation chamber, Carl steps into it and steps out as an Urkel-like nerd.

Till Death Do Us Apartment
22 min
E3

Till Death Do Us Apartment

Oct 07, 1994

College man Eddie moves into an apartment with Waldo and promptly plans a hot night with two female guests which inflames Waldo's steady, Maxine.

The Looney Bin
22 min
E4

The Looney Bin

Oct 14, 1994

A homeless janitor gets trapped in the school bomb shelter with Urkel and Carl.

Beta Chi Guy
22 min
E5

Beta Chi Guy

Oct 21, 1994

His friendship with Urkel damages Eddie's reputation with a group of ultra cool fraternity brothers.

Dark and Stormy Night
22 min
E6

Dark and Stormy Night

Oct 28, 1994

On a dark and stormy Halloween night Winslows play Pass the Ghost Story, in which Carl and Harriette are 19th-century vampires licking their chops over the wayfaring Sir Steven (Urkel).

Par For the Course
22 min
E7

Par For the Course

Nov 04, 1994

Duffer Carl is reluctant to stand up to his cheating boss during a round of golf, but Harriette isn't reluctant to go looking for Laura when she misses her curfew.

Sink or Swim
22 min
E8

Sink or Swim

Nov 11, 1994

It's no secret that Urkel is deathly afraid of the water and his heart sinks when he learns that he can't graduate from high school unless he can pass a pass a swimming test, so he asks Carl for lessons.

Paradise Bluff
22 min
E9

Paradise Bluff

Nov 18, 1994

Urkel's life flashes before him atop Paradise Bluff, where Myra hands him an ultimatum; and Harriette rates her mate and finds Carl needs to spice up his technique - at barbecuing.

Flying Blind
22 min
E10

Flying Blind

Nov 25, 1994

Carl and Urkel must land a plane after their vengeful pilot bails out on a charter flight to Detroit, leaving the m with only their emotional baggage.

Miracle on Elm Street
22 min
E11

Miracle on Elm Street

Dec 16, 1994

Richie brings home a homeless person on Christmas.

Midterm Crisis
22 min
E12

Midterm Crisis

Jan 06, 1995

Carl loses points with Capt. Savage by telling him the truth about the woman he loves; and Eddie and Urkel cook up a lie about Waldo's midterm baking project, which they devoured.

An Unlikely Match
22 min
E13

An Unlikely Match

Jan 20, 1995

Urkel sets an example of forgiveness after getting harassed by a gang of ruffians at school - when he discovers the ringleader has leukemia, he organizes a bone marrow drive; and a police-auction bargain overshadows Carl's good judgment.

The Substitute Son
22 min
E14

The Substitute Son

Feb 03, 1995

The transformation machine turns Urkel into a karate master who defends Laura's honor at a rough longshoreman's bar; Waldo becomes Carl's substitute son when Eddie starts taking his father for granted.

The Gun
22 min
E15

The Gun

Feb 10, 1995

Gritty episode in the style of NYPD Blue, where Laura is robbed by female gang members and considers purchasing a gun to ward off future trouble.

Wedding Bell Blues
22 min
E16

Wedding Bell Blues

Feb 17, 1995

Urkel and Carl risk their lives to save the distraught Mr. Looney from committing suicide when he is jilted on his wedding day; meanwhile at home, Laura fumes when her parents are more protective of her than of Eddie.

Ain't Nothin' But an Urkel
22 min
E17

Ain't Nothin' But an Urkel

Feb 24, 1995

Another transformation-chamber mishap turns Urkel into a gyrating Elvis with a hunka hunka lot of explaining to do during a meeting with an MIT recruiter (Kline).

My Uncle the Hero
22 min
E18

My Uncle the Hero

Mar 03, 1995

Suspicions mount for Myra as Urkel and Laura put their heads together to plan a surprise birthday party for her. Meanwhile across town, Richie hopes to impress his classmates on a field trip to Carl's office at the police station.

My Bodyguard
22 min
E19

My Bodyguard

Mar 17, 1995

After failing to foil a robbery, Carl is assigned to protect Urkel, who stopped the thief; the boss's daughter comes on to Eddie.

Cheers Looking at You, Kid
22 min
E20

Cheers Looking at You, Kid

Mar 24, 1995

Carl and Harriette send Laura off unchaperoned to cheerleading championships in Omaha where Laura's handsome partner Gary looks a lot like trouble in Urkel's spying eyes.

What's Up Doc?
22 min
E21

What's Up Doc?

Mar 31, 1995

A therapist helps the Winslows get to the root of their tensions by reflecting on life with Urkel.

We're Going to Disney World (1)
23 min
E22

We're Going to Disney World (1)

Apr 28, 1995

As a finalist in a contest, Urkel invites the Winslows on his trip to Disney World, where Laura has a fantasy romance---with Stefan Urquelle.

We're Going to Disney World (2)
23 min
E23

We're Going to Disney World (2)

May 05, 1995

Myra rushes to Disney World, fearing something is amiss with Urkel. And it's no Mickey Mouse worry: he's proposed to Laura by the time Myra arrives.

They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?
22 min
E24

They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?

May 12, 1995

At a dance marathon, Laura cuts a rug with Waldo's cousin, and Carl and Urkel boogie till the sun comes up.

Home Sweet Home
22 min
E25

Home Sweet Home

May 19, 1995

To avoid being banished to Russia (where his parents are moving), Urkel--and his termites--move in with Eddie and Waldo.

Season 7

Season 7

24 Episodes Aired 1995

No overview available for this season.

Little Big Guy
22 min
E1

Little Big Guy

Sep 22, 1995

Urkel and his transformation chamber move in with the Winslows--where he creates havoc by shrinking himself and Carl in an experiment gone awry.

The Naked and the Nerdy
22 min
E2

The Naked and the Nerdy

Sep 29, 1995

Steve and Laura have an accidental encounter in the nude; Harriette unwraps an anniversary gift she thinks is from Carl.

Bugged
22 min
E3

Bugged

Oct 13, 1995

Feelings of guilt bug Urkel after he meets a knockout of a fellow insect collector; Harriette's boss annoys Carl and his buddies as a guest at their poker games.

Teacher's Pet
22 min
E4

Teacher's Pet

Oct 20, 1995

An English class full of hooligans gives substitute teacher Urkel a pain--and an idea on how to get through to his defiant charges.

Walking My Baby Back Home
22 min
E5

Walking My Baby Back Home

Oct 27, 1995

Greta's dad forbids Eddie to date his daughter--but he welcomes Urkel as her new escort.

She's Back
22 min
E6

She's Back

Nov 03, 1995

Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.

Hot Rods to Heck
22 min
E7

Hot Rods to Heck

Nov 10, 1995

When Laura's emotions go into overdrive for a daredevil drag racer, Urkel challenges him to a high-octane grudge race at the local drag strip.

Talk's Cheap
22 min
E8

Talk's Cheap

Nov 17, 1995

A family feud erupts on a TV talk show featuring Urkel, Stefan and cousin Myrtle, along with Laura, Eddie, Myra and Waldo.

Struck By Lightning
22 min
E9

Struck By Lightning

Nov 24, 1995

Laura and Myra's friendship turns stormy as they compete for the same job; a rainstorm renders Urkel "a human lightning rod."

Best Years of Our Lives
22 min
E10

Best Years of Our Lives

Dec 08, 1995

Urkel could use some help designing a float for homecoming; and Carl believes he's helping his mom by encouraging her to "slow down."

Fa La La La Laagghh!
22 min
E11

Fa La La La Laagghh!

Dec 15, 1995

Carl's bah-humbug attitude toward Urkel's rooftop Christmas decorations changes once he learns that the family could win a decorating contest.

Friendship Cycles
22 min
E12

Friendship Cycles

Jan 05, 1996

Carl backpedals on his refusal to teach Urkel to ride a bike when it seems that the clumsy kid might wreck his new car.

South of the Border
22 min
E13

South of the Border

Jan 12, 1996

Carl, Urkel and Eddie hop a plane for Central America to bust Waldo out of jail; and Harriette talks Laura into a blind date.

Life in the Fast Lane
22 min
E14

Life in the Fast Lane

Jan 26, 1996

Handyman chores leave Urkel hyped up and hammered out after he inadvertently downs Laura's diet pills, which she's using for a quick trim down.

Random Acts of Science
22 min
E15

Random Acts of Science

Feb 02, 1996

Teamwork and the transformation chamber give Carl and Urkel an edge against thieving gang members.

Tips For a Better Life
22 min
E16

Tips For a Better Life

Feb 09, 1996

Carl issues an ultimatum concerning Eddie's drinking. Meanwhile, female fans become intoxicated with Stefan Urquelle.

Swine Lake
22 min
E17

Swine Lake

Feb 16, 1996

At a recital, Eddie and Greta's pas de deux from "Swan Lake" is interrupted by an ugly duckling from down south--Myrtle.

My Big Brother
22 min
E18

My Big Brother

Feb 23, 1996

Urkel volunteers as a Big Brother to a street kid who harbors a secret about his reading ability.

Eau de love
22 min
E19

Eau de love

Mar 08, 1996

Urkel's love potion prompts a sudden devotion from Laura; airline nightmares plague Carl and Harriette on their second honeymoon.

Twinkle Toes Faldo
22 min
E20

Twinkle Toes Faldo

Mar 15, 1996

Waldo can tap dance with pizzazz but he's a klutz on the basketball court. Elsewhere, Carl is turned down for a loan to pay Laura's tuition to Harvard.

Scammed
22 min
E21

Scammed

Mar 29, 1996

Eddie and Waldo fall victim to a scam; Urkel's glue provides Laura with a super facial.

Dream Date
22 min
E22

Dream Date

Apr 26, 1996

The school prom brings one disaster after another for Laura. First her date cancels, then she's paired with the walking disaster Urkel at the dance, where the group Immature performs.

A Ham is Born
22 min
E23

A Ham is Born

May 10, 1996

Carl lands a movie role but feels he's cheating on Harriette when he tries to do a love scene with a starlet.

Send in the Clone
22 min
E24

Send in the Clone

May 17, 1996

Urkel discovers that "I can clone stuff!"--which means double trouble for the Winslows.

Season 8

Season 8

24 Episodes Aired 1996

No overview available for this season.

Paris Vacation (1)
22 min
E1

Paris Vacation (1)

Sep 20, 1996

Urkel and the Winslows travel to Paris via the Urk-Pad device.

Paris Vacation (2)
22 min
E2

Paris Vacation (2)

Sep 20, 1996

Thieves go after the blueprints for Urkel's invention; Stefan and Laura make their debut as models in Paris.

Paris Vacation (3)
22 min
E3

Paris Vacation (3)

Sep 27, 1996

Thieves hold Urkel hostage at the Paris Opera House; Carl saves a life at the Eiffel Tower; Laura bids adieu to a friend.

Movin' On
22 min
E4

Movin' On

Oct 04, 1996

Urkel suffers from "Winslow withdrawal" at BIT; back home, roommates Myra and Laura find they are from "different worlds."

3J in the House
22 min
E5

3J in the House

Oct 11, 1996

The Winslows realize their feelings for 3J when he runs away from the group home.

Getting Buff
22 min
E6

Getting Buff

Oct 18, 1996

Eddie learns a revealing lesson when Greta gets a part-time job.

Stevil
22 min
E7

Stevil

Oct 25, 1996

Ventriloquist Steve's look-alike dummy comes alive on Halloween.

Karate Kids
22 min
E8

Karate Kids

Nov 01, 1996

As a playground supervisor, Steve has a tough time controlling the bullies.

Home Again
22 min
E9

Home Again

Nov 08, 1996

A New Edition concert helps Stefan and Laura's long-distance relationship.

Nightmare at Urkel Oaks
22 min
E10

Nightmare at Urkel Oaks

Nov 15, 1996

Eddie dreams that he is getting married to Myrtle Urkel, of all people, in her Southern plantation.

Chick-a-Boom
22 min
E11

Chick-a-Boom

Nov 22, 1996

Steve invents some musically-activated gunpowder, but Myra mistakes it for pepper when she uses it to prepare a big dinner for Carl's commissioner!

The Jury
22 min
E12

The Jury

Dec 06, 1996

Steve and Carl are called in on jury duty, and Steve proves without a shadow of a doubt that the accussed is innocent while everyone else thinks he is guilty.

It Came upon a Midnight Clear
22 min
E13

It Came upon a Midnight Clear

Dec 13, 1996

Laura finally gives Curtis the old heave-ho now that Stefan is back to stay. Meanwhile, Carl and Steve get lost in the woods looking for a Christmas tree.

Revenge of the Nerd
22 min
E14

Revenge of the Nerd

Jan 03, 1997

Laura plans to join a sorority and learns Steve is their favorite target.

Love Triangles
22 min
E15

Love Triangles

Jan 17, 1997

Best friends Laura and Maxine are attracted to the same guy.

Father Time
22 min
E16

Father Time

Jan 31, 1997

Urkel invents a time machine, and he and Carl travel back to the 70s, where Carl takes advantage and changes the future to become a billionaire.

Beauty and the Beast
22 min
E17

Beauty and the Beast

Feb 07, 1997

Myrtle Urkel is back, and this time, she sabotages a beauty pageant so she can win.

Le Jour d'amour
22 min
E18

Le Jour d'amour

Feb 14, 1997

Urkel narrates romantic vignettes featuring the Winslows and friends.

What Do You Know?
22 min
E19

What Do You Know?

Feb 28, 1997

Eddie's plan misfires when he transforms into Urkel to compete on a game show.

Odd Man In
22 min
E20

Odd Man In

Mar 14, 1997

Harriette fills a spot at Carl's poker table while Steve does work for Eddie at a ballpark.

Flirting with Disaster
22 min
E21

Flirting with Disaster

Mar 28, 1997

Eddie is most definitely flirting with disaster when he tries to date a woman much older than him. Meanwhile, Steve is causing Carl's homeowner insurance to skyrocket.

Pound Foolish
22 min
E22

Pound Foolish

Apr 25, 1997

Donna Summer reprises her role as Urkel's Aunt Oona from Altoona, who has put on weight but anticipates taking it off in her nephew's new-fangled fat-compression chamber.

The Brother Who Came to Dinner
22 min
E23

The Brother Who Came to Dinner

May 02, 1997

Carl learns his wayward brother Frank is in trouble with the law.

A Pirate's Life for Me
22 min
E24

A Pirate's Life for Me

May 09, 1997

Steve's time machine sends him and Carl back to a pirate ship.

Season 9

Season 9

22 Episodes Aired 1997

No overview available for this season.

Out With the Old
22 min
E1

Out With the Old

Sep 19, 1997

Urkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.

They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
22 min
E2

They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

Sep 26, 1997

Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.

Dumb Belle of the Ball
22 min
E3

Dumb Belle of the Ball

Oct 03, 1997

Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.

Drinking and Jiving
22 min
E4

Drinking and Jiving

Oct 10, 1997

Goody-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.

Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
22 min
E5

Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?

Oct 17, 1997

Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.

A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
22 min
E6

A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read

Oct 24, 1997

Urkel'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.

Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
22 min
E7

Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone

Oct 31, 1997

Stevil, 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.

Trading Places
22 min
E8

Trading Places

Nov 07, 1997

Stefan, 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.

A Pain in Harassment
22 min
E9

A Pain in Harassment

Nov 28, 1997

Harriette'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.

Original Gangsta Dawg
22 min
E10

Original Gangsta Dawg

Dec 05, 1997

Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.

Deck the Malls
22 min
E11

Deck the Malls

Dec 19, 1997

Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.

Grill of My Dreams
22 min
E12

Grill of My Dreams

Jan 09, 1998

Urkel 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.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
22 min
E13

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Jan 16, 1998

Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.

Crazy for You
22 min
E14

Crazy for You

Jan 23, 1998

Myra 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.

Crazier for You
22 min
E15

Crazier for You

Jan 30, 1998

Urkel 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.

Whose Man Is It Anyway?
22 min
E16

Whose Man Is It Anyway?

Jun 05, 1998

Cousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.

Polkapalooza
22 min
E17

Polkapalooza

Jun 12, 1998

Laura 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.

Throw Urkel From the Train
22 min
E18

Throw Urkel From the Train

Jun 19, 1998

Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.

Don't Make Me Over
22 min
E19

Don't Make Me Over

Jun 26, 1998

Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.

Pop Goes the Question
22 min
E20

Pop Goes the Question

Jul 03, 1998

Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.

Lost in Space (1)
23 min
E21

Lost in Space (1)

Jul 10, 1998

The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.

Lost in Space (2)
23 min
E22

Lost in Space (2)

Jul 17, 1998

In 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.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

9

Episodes

215

Language

en

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