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Family Matters: Season 2 > Credits and Details
Episodes
Rachel's Place Rachel's Place
Rachel opens a restaurant when a neighborhood hangout burns down.
September 21, 1990
Torn Between Two Lovers Torn Between Two Lovers
Rachel opens up Rachel's Place, the new teen hangout (in place of the burned-out Leroy's). She also has her eye on her loan officer, Steve Webster, then begins talking...
September 21, 1990
Marriage 101 Marriage 101
The subject in home economics class at school: marriage. Laura wants to be paired with any number of cute guys in her class for a project about marriage ... but winds...
September 28, 1990
Flashpants Flashpants
Carl's dealing with a back that's killing him, and a rival officer named Charlie who has a monster ego. So when the precinct's annual dance contest approaches, Carl...
October 5, 1990
The Crash Course The Crash Course
An unlicensed Eddie wants to impress girlfriend Jolene with his driving skills ... and winds up crashing the car through the front of the house! When Carl demands an...
October 12, 1990
Boxcar Blues Boxcar Blues
During a police ride-along, Carl and Steve get stuck on a freight train.
October 19, 1990
Dog Day Halloween Dog Day Halloween
A Halloween costume-bedecked Urkel and Laura are hostages during a bank robbery. Urkel fantasizes about saving Laura and subduing the criminal, but things don't quite...
October 26, 1990
Cousin Urkel Cousin Urkel
Laura and Eddie are involved in a prank war which includes Steve and Myrtle Urkel being in the middle of their dispute.
November 2, 1990
Dedicated to the One I Love Dedicated to the One I Love
In order to give herself some space, Laura attempts to convince Steve to point his affections in the direction of a shy girl at school.
November 9, 1990
The Science Project The Science Project
Laura enlists Urkel's help for a science project, despite Estelle's stern warnings against it. Laura falls asleep and has the weirdest dream: Urkel made an atomic bomb...
November 16, 1990
Requiem for an Urkel Requiem for an Urkel
When a school bully threatens to physically harm anyone who dares to take Laura out on a date, Steve takes a stand for the girl he loves.
November 23, 1990
Fast Eddie Winslow Fast Eddie Winslow
Eddie, Rodney and Urkel wander into an adults-only billiards hall, where a friendly yokel named Higgins decides to challenge Eddie to a friendly bet over a game of...
November 30, 1990
Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas
Urkel's parents decide to leave him home alone for Christmas. The Winslows decide to extend some holiday spirit and invite their nerdy neighbor over on Christmas Eve....
December 21, 1990
Ice Station Winslow Ice Station Winslow
Carl drags Eddie along on an ice fishing trip to Lake Wannamuck. Tempers are already on thin ice between the two Winslow men, and their patience grows even shorter...
January 4, 1991
Son Son
What promises to be an ugly father-son feud escalates into a huge quarrel over house rules between Carl and Eddie. When Carl threatens to ground Eddie, the younger...
January 11, 1991
Do the Right Thing Do the Right Thing
Carl and Urkel struggle with their consciences in separate situations. Carl finds (and wants to keep) a diamond necklace that's extremely valuable but knows it might...
January 18, 1991
High Hopes High Hopes
With Rachel's help, Harriette wins a radio call-in contest and nabs the grand prize: a new car. But just who deserves the car more becomes a major sore point between...
February 1, 1991
Life of the Party Life of the Party
At Maxine's rooftop party, Urkel shows everyone how to "Do the Urkel." But it may be his last hurrah; Willie Fuffner, his pride still stung from losing to him during a...
February 8, 1991
Busted Busted
For the second time in a matter of weeks, Eddie's unlicensed driving (all to impress the chicks) gets him in trouble again when he dents the family car. Eddie knows...
February 15, 1991
Fight the Good Fight Fight the Good Fight
During Black History Month, Laura and Urkel hope their fellow students will gain appreciation for other cultures and races with a new class. But all they get is a...
March 1, 1991
Taking Credit Taking Credit
Rachel tells Richie and Judy stories about Carl and Eddie to teach a lesson about taking credit. Carl and Lt. Murtaugh are involved in an operative to uncover a...
March 15, 1991
Finding the Words Finding the Words
An elderly man named Jimmy visits the Winslows, claiming to be the family's long-lost friend. But the shock really sets in when Harriette and Rachel realize that Jimmy...
March 22, 1991
Skip to My Lieu Skip to My Lieu
Carl is hoping to get a promotion, but it may ride on Lt. Murtaugh's influence - and his ability to get the smart-mouthed lieutenant a date with a less-than-willing...
April 1, 1991
The Good, the Bad, and the Urkel The Good, the Bad, and the Urkel
Carl - embroiled in a dispute with Urkel's father - has a dream about he, his family and Urkel living in the Old West. There, the dispute over a compost heap - this...
April 19, 1991
I Should Have Done Something I Should Have Done Something
Carl's irate demeanor has everything to do with the fast-approaching one-year anniversary of a hostage situation gone horribly wrong. He is still shaken over not doing...
April 26, 1991
Directed by
Richard Correll Richard Correll  
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer  
Gerren Keith Gerren Keith  
Mark Linn-Baker Mark Linn-Baker  
Joel Zwick Joel Zwick  
Written by
William Bickley William Bickley ... created by
Michael Warren Michael Warren ... created by
Thomas L. Miller Thomas L. Miller ... developed by
Robert L. Boyett Robert L. Boyett ... developed by
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... written by
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... written by
Pamela Eells Pamela Eells ... written by
Sally Lapiduss Sally Lapiduss ... written by
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... written by
Janet Lynne Jackson Janet Lynne Jackson ... written by
Sara Finney-Johnson Sara Finney-Johnson ... written by
Vida Spears Vida Spears ... written by
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... written by
Manny Basanese Manny Basanese ... written by
Jose Rivera Jose Rivera ... written by
Dennis Snee Dennis Snee ... written by
Charbie Dahl Charbie Dahl ... written by
Cast
Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson ... Carl Winslow (25 episodes)
Jo Marie Payton Jo Marie Payton ... Harriette Winslow (25 episodes) (as Jo Marie Payton-France)
Rosetta LeNoire Rosetta LeNoire ... Estelle 'Mother' Winslow (25 episodes)
Darius McCrary Darius McCrary ... Eddie Winslow (25 episodes)
Kellie Shanygne Williams Kellie Shanygne Williams ... Laura Winslow (25 episodes)
Jaimee Foxworth Jaimee Foxworth ... Judy Winslow (25 episodes)
Telma Hopkins Telma Hopkins ... Rachel Crawford (25 episodes)
Bryton James Bryton James ... Richie Crawford (25 episodes) (as Bryton McClure)
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... Steve Urkel (25 episodes)
Barry Jenner Barry Jenner ... Lt. Lieu Murtaugh (5 episodes)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson ... Maxine Johnson (4 episodes)
Shawn Harrison Shawn Harrison ... Waldo Geraldo Faldo (4 episodes)
Bridgid Coulter Bridgid Coulter ... Jolene (3 episodes)
Susan Krebs Susan Krebs ... Ms. Steuben (2 episodes)
Randy Josselyn Randy Josselyn ... Rodney Beckett (2 episodes)
Aaron Lohr Aaron Lohr ... Student #1 (2 episodes)
Larenz Tate Larenz Tate ... Willie Fuffner (2 episodes)
John Hancock John Hancock ... Leroy
William Long Jr. William Long Jr. ... Fire Inspector
Dominic Hoffman Dominic Hoffman ... Steve Webster
Clint Hyson Clint Hyson ... Mark Healy
Steve Vinovich Steve Vinovich ... Master of Ceremonies
Cathy Susan Pyles Cathy Susan Pyles ... Helen
Eddie Mekka Eddie Mekka ... Charlie
Doris Hess Doris Hess ... Marcy
Mark Nassar Mark Nassar ... Robber
Susan Beaubian Susan Beaubian ... Loretta
Caryn Ward Caryn Ward ... Susie
Sky Berdahl Sky Berdahl ... Student #2
Crystal Jenious Crystal Jenious ... Girl Student
Joe Mays Joe Mays ... Mr. Nagy
Salim Grant Salim Grant ... Student #2
David Hayward David Hayward ... Coach Redding
Arnold Johnson Arnold Johnson ... Fletcher Thomas
Joshua Waggoner Joshua Waggoner ... Student
Irvin Mosley Jr. Irvin Mosley Jr. ... Kevin
Michael Rapposelli Michael Rapposelli ... Chuckie
Tim Ryan Tim Ryan ... Boyd Higgins
Ellen Albertini Dow Ellen Albertini Dow ... Mrs. Ferguson
Peggy Mannix Peggy Mannix ... Customer
Gabriel Pelino Gabriel Pelino ... Clerk
Michael Chambers Michael Chambers ... (as Michael 'Shrimp' Chambers)
Lawrence Cook Lawrence Cook ... Doctor
Keith Cameron Keith Cameron ... Todd Helms
Natalie Core Natalie Core ... Mrs. Peavy
Joshua Klausner Joshua Klausner ... Teen
Neary Plummer Neary Plummer ... Mr. Sniplitsky
Jim Doughan Jim Doughan ... Jimmy
Robert Balderson Robert Balderson ... Cop
Felecia M. Bell Felecia M. Bell ... Woman
Ken Kerman Ken Kerman ... Cop
John Mariano John Mariano ... Stickman
Tom Milanovich Tom Milanovich ... Guard
Georgy Paul Georgy Paul ... Mom
Jay Bradford Jay Bradford ... Mark
Clyde Kusatsu Clyde Kusatsu ... Principal Edgar Shimata
David Markus David Markus ... Darryl
Patrick J. Pieters Patrick J. Pieters ... Gary (as Patrick Pieters)
Antonio Todd Antonio Todd ... Fred (as Antonio Todd)
Bobby Wynn Bobby Wynn ... Buddy
Mary Ingersoll Mary Ingersoll ... Reporter #1
Christopher Darga Christopher Darga ... Reporter #2
Paul Winfield Paul Winfield ... Jimmy Baines
Tom Bishop Tom Bishop ... Cowboy #1
Victor Wilson Victor Wilson ... Cowboy #2
Steve Viall Steve Viall ... Cowboy #3
Beah Richards Beah Richards ... Helen
Tiiu Leek Tiiu Leek ... Karen Kosta
Ron Tank Ron Tank ... Anchor Man
Uncredited Cast
Tyrone Tann Tyrone Tann ... Student
Jeri Gray Jeri Gray ... Older Lady in Casino
Ray Woodfork Ray Woodfork ... Cowboy
Produced by
William Bickley William Bickley ... executive producer
Robert L. Boyett Robert L. Boyett ... executive producer
Thomas L. Miller Thomas L. Miller ... executive producer
Rebecca Misra Rebecca Misra ... associate producer
Michael Warren Michael Warren ... executive producer
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... co-executive producer
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... producer
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... producer
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... co-producer
Pamela Eells Pamela Eells ... co-producer
Sally Lapiduss Sally Lapiduss ... co-producer
Karen Kirchner Karen Kirchner ... associate producer
Original Music by
Jesse Frederick Jesse Frederick  
Bennett Salvay Bennett Salvay  
Steven Chesne Steven Chesne  
Special Effects by
Mark DiSarro Mark DiSarro ... special effects coordinator
Visual Effects by
Adam Howard Adam Howard ... visual effects artist
Additional Info
Premiere: September 21, 1990
DVD Release: February 14, 2012
Country: United States
Distributor: Warner Brother Studios
Websites: Wikipedia IMDb
Ratings
IMDb

6.6 / 10

Production Companies
Bickley-Warren Productions
Lorimar Television (1989)
Miller/Boyett Productions
Warner Bros. Television (1993)
Distributors
American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
  (1989) (United States) (seasons 1-8) (TV)
CBS
  (1997) (United States) (season 9) (TV)
Warner Home Video
  (2010) (United States) (season 1) (DVD)
Warner Home Video
  (2012) (United States) (complete second season) (DVD)
Warner Home Video
  (2013) (United States) (complete third season) (DVD)
Warner Home Video
  (2014) (United States) (complete fouth season) (DVD)
Warner Home Video
  (2016) (United States) (complete fifth season) (DVD) (DVD-R)
Warner Home Video
  (2016) (United States) (complete eighth season) (DVD) (DVD-R)
HBO Max
  (2021) (United States) (VOD) (video)
Warner Archive Collection
  (United States) (complete 7th season) (DVD) (DVD-R)
Filming Locations
Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (establishing shots)
Sony Picutures Studios, 3970 Overland Park Ave. Culver City, California, USA
  (Stage 24)
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
  (Studio)
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