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Family Matters
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Michael Warren, William Bickley
Network
ABC, CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 6
Episodes
To Be or Not to Be (1)
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)
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
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
A homeless janitor gets trapped in the school bomb shelter with Urkel and Carl.
Beta Chi Guy
His friendship with Urkel damages Eddie's reputation with a group of ultra cool fraternity brothers.
Dark and Stormy Night
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
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
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
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
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
Richie brings home a homeless person on Christmas.
Midterm Crisis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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)
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)
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?
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
To avoid being banished to Russia (where his parents are moving), Urkel--and his termites--move in with Eddie and Waldo.
Top Cast
Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Winslow
Darius McCrary
Eddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne Williams
Laura Winslow
Jaleel White
Steve Urkel
