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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 7
Episodes
Little Big Guy
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
Steve and Laura have an accidental encounter in the nude; Harriette unwraps an anniversary gift she thinks is from Carl.
Bugged
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
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
Greta's dad forbids Eddie to date his daughter--but he welcomes Urkel as her new escort.
She's Back
Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.
Hot Rods to Heck
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
Teamwork and the transformation chamber give Carl and Urkel an edge against thieving gang members.
Tips For a Better Life
Carl issues an ultimatum concerning Eddie's drinking. Meanwhile, female fans become intoxicated with Stefan Urquelle.
Swine Lake
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
Urkel volunteers as a Big Brother to a street kid who harbors a secret about his reading ability.
Eau de love
Urkel's love potion prompts a sudden devotion from Laura; airline nightmares plague Carl and Harriette on their second honeymoon.
Twinkle Toes Faldo
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
Eddie and Waldo fall victim to a scam; Urkel's glue provides Laura with a super facial.
Dream Date
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
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
Urkel discovers that "I can clone stuff!"--which means double trouble for the Winslows.
Top Cast
Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Winslow
Darius McCrary
Eddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne Williams
Laura Winslow
Jaleel White
Steve Urkel
