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Boom! Boom!
Carl has to stay on a treadmill that is rigged with a bomb.
September 20, 1991
Brain Over Brawn Brain Over Brawn
It's brains vs. brawn in a rope-climbing contest, as scrawny Urkel competes against loud-mouthed jock Alex for the rights to capture Laura's affections. Urkel knows he...
September 27, 1991
The Show Must Go On The Show Must Go On
Laura wins the female lead role in the school production of "Romeo and Juliet," and looks forward to the kissing scene with her Romeo, Daniel Wallace. Then Daniel...
October 4, 1991
Words Hurt Words Hurt
Urkel repeatedly sleepwalks into the Winslows' bedroom to belt Carl over the head with a newspaper. Harriette gets an annoyed Carl to call over a hypnotist to see...
October 11, 1991
Daddy's Little Girl Daddy's Little Girl
It's a case of puppy love for Laura when she falls head over heels for Carl's new rookie partner, Officer Mike Doyle. Carl's remarks about Laura playing grown-up - in...
October 18, 1991
Citizen's Court Citizen's Court
Urkel annoys Carl with his prized Peruvian beetle. The bug gets loose and a spooked Carl kills it, to Urkel's horror. When Carl refuses to pay for the expensive bug,...
October 25, 1991
Robo-Nerd Robo-Nerd
Urkel creates a robot named after himself. But the robot soon develops a mind of its own and - after trapping its inventor in the closet - poses as the nerd and...
November 1, 1991
Making the Team Making the Team
Urkel and Laura are in the same boat as equipment manager for the basketball team and underclassman cheerleader, respectively. Urkel's talents on the court seem to go...
November 8, 1991
Born to Be Mild Born to Be Mild
A street gang named the Dragons begin causing trouble at Rachel's Place, breaking things and sexually harassing employees; Carl arrives just in time to chase them out....
November 15, 1991
The Love God The Love God
Urkel tutors a pretty girl named Vonda, a girl whom Eddie is looking forward to asking out. When she passes a test, Vonda comes on to the nerd, prompting him to...
November 22, 1991
Old and Alone Old and Alone
Urkel tries to tell Laura that potential boyfriend Daniel Wallace is bad news. Thinking his attempts to meddle in her life have risen to a new level, Laura tells Urkel...
November 29, 1991
A Pair of Ladies A Pair of Ladies
Urkel joins in on Carl's poker night, only for Lt. Murtaugh to take quick advantage and clean out the nerd. Eventually, Urkel gets his revenge by cleaning out the...
December 6, 1991
Choir Trouble Choir Trouble
Rachel becomes choir director at her church and soon drives everyone crazy with her micromanagement. She also unknowingly tests recent born-again Christian Urkel's...
December 20, 1991
A Test of Friendship A Test of Friendship
Eddie doesn't study for a chemistry test and convinces Urkel to help him cheat (by pretending to have a cold). When Urkel really does have a cold, he is caught giving...
January 10, 1992
Jailhouse Blues Jailhouse Blues
Harriette's troubled cousin, Clarence, comes to live with the Winslows until he can straighten out. Instead of deciding to fly right, Clarence becomes a bad influence...
January 24, 1992
Brown Bombshell Brown Bombshell
Estelle wants to share the stories of her late fighter-pilot husband and World War II's Tuskegee Airmen with her family, but nobody is interested. She decides that...
January 31, 1992
Food, Lies and Videotape Food, Lies and Videotape
A variety of situations involving the gang and home-ec class: Urkel can't cook a lick (and of course causes plenty of accidents); snotty Cassie Lynn finds she can't...
February 7, 1992
My Broken-Hearted Valentine My Broken-Hearted Valentine
Urkel again tries to intervene in Laura's budding romance with Daniel Wallace, whom the nerd has learned is nothing but trouble. Laura believes Urkel is meddling in...
February 14, 1992
Woman of the People Woman of the People
Laura runs against Cassie Lynn for class president. Cassie Lynn is determined to win any way she can - even if it means publishing photos of Laura and Urkel caught in...
February 21, 1992
Love and Kisses Love and Kisses
Urkel convinces R&B singer Johnny Gill to serenade Laura in the Winslow's living room. Meanwhile, Carl and Harriette try to enjoy their second honeymoon at a resort...
February 28, 1992
Stop in the Name of Love Stop in the Name of Love
Laura had enough problems trying to give Urkel the brush-off. Now, Waldo is the one who's head over heels in love with the Winslow girl ... especially after she tried...
March 13, 1992
The Urkel Who Came to Dinner The Urkel Who Came to Dinner
Urkel is invited to stay with the Winslows when the nerd's parents go out of town ... and quickly causes plenty of chaos. He drives Laura's study partner away,...
April 3, 1992
Robo-Nerd II Robo-Nerd II
A reprogrammed Urkelbot is sent to fight crime, and proves to be instrumental in foiling a serial convenience store robber. Meanwhile, the women find (to their horror)...
April 24, 1992
Dudes Dudes
Urkel, Eddie and Waldo go on the teen dating show "Dudes," which Laura insists is raunchy and sexist. Urkel easily wins a date with one of the female contestants, but...
May 1, 1992
Farewell, My Laura Farewell, My Laura
Urkel composes a detective yarn about 1940s-era gumshoe Johnny Danger, who is sent to protect supper club owner (and assassin target) Rachel.
May 8, 1992
Directed by
John Tracy John Tracy  
Richard Correll Richard Correll  
James O'Keefe James O'Keefe  
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer  
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
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... written by
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... written by
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... written by
Sara Finney-Johnson Sara Finney-Johnson ... written by
Vida Spears Vida Spears ... written by
Regina Stewart Regina Stewart ... written by
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... written by
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... written by
Gary M. Goodrich Gary M. Goodrich ... written by
Mary M. Schwarze Mary M. Schwarze ... written by
Cast
Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson ... Carl Winslow (25 episodes)
Jo Marie Payton Jo Marie Payton ... Harriette Winslow (25 episodes)
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)
Bryton James Bryton James ... Richie Crawford (25 episodes) (as Bryton McClure)
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... Steve Urkel (25 episodes)
Telma Hopkins Telma Hopkins ... Rachel Crawford (25 episodes)
Shawn Harrison Shawn Harrison ... Waldo Geraldo Faldo (15 episodes)
Barry Jenner Barry Jenner ... Lt. Lieu Murtaugh (12 episodes)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson ... Maxine Johnson (6 episodes)
Bumper Robinson Bumper Robinson ... Daniel Wallace (3 episodes)
Kim Valentine Kim Valentine ... Cassie Lynn (3 episodes)
Susan Krebs Susan Krebs ... Ms. Steuben (2 episodes)
Michael Chambers Michael Chambers ... Urkelbot (2 episodes) (as Michael 'Shrimp' Chambers)
Danielle Nicolet Danielle Nicolet ... Vonda Mahoney (2 episodes)
Mari Morrow Mari Morrow ... Oneisha (2 episodes) (as Mary Morrow)
Julie Uribe Julie Uribe ... Jaworski
Lowell Lowell ... Lowell
David Baur David Baur ... Alex Phillips
David Hayward David Hayward ... Coach Redding
Bethany McKinney Bethany McKinney ... Girl at Audition
Earl Boen Earl Boen ... Dr. Goodrich
Perry Moore Perry Moore ... Officer Mike Doyle
Mason Adams Mason Adams ... The Judge
Mike Genovese Mike Genovese ... Coach Westfield
Bennie Lee McGowan Bennie Lee McGowan ... Mrs. Gherkin
Janine Jordae Janine Jordae ... Beth
Jaime Cardriche Jaime Cardriche ... Osgood
Juan Pope Juan Pope ... Chain (as J. Lamont Pope)
Lynn Swann Lynn Swann ... Greg Johnston
Tammy Townsend Tammy Townsend ... Jenny
Garcelle Beauvais Garcelle Beauvais ... Lulu
Keone Young Keone Young ... Fred Yamano
Bob Delegall Bob Delegall ... George Randolph
Daniel Faraldo Daniel Faraldo ... Ramon
Malaika Malaika ... Lisa
Thom Curley Thom Curley ... The Coach
Earl Billings Earl Billings ... Man
Shana Mangatal Shana Mangatal ... Becky
Ron Taylor Ron Taylor ... Pastor Peeble
Patrick Cronin Patrick Cronin ... Mr. Howard
Howard George Howard George ... Langweaver
Gary McGurk Gary McGurk ... Ned
Gregory White Gregory White ... Al
Shaun Baker Shaun Baker ... Clarence
Vivica A. Fox Vivica A. Fox ... Halawna
Essence Atkins Essence Atkins ... Becky
Nicholas Hormann Nicholas Hormann ... Mr. Walbrook
LaWanda Page LaWanda Page ... Elmerita Puckerwood
Cal Gibson Cal Gibson ... Al
Loretta Jean Loretta Jean ... Gloria
Clyde Kusatsu Clyde Kusatsu ... Principal Edgar Shimata
Robert Noble Robert Noble ... Bernie
Marley Shelton Marley Shelton ... Becky Sue (as Marlee Shelton)
Thom Sharp Thom Sharp ... Bob
Jesse Stock Jesse Stock ... Kid with Snowball
Johnny Gill Johnny Gill ... Johnny Gill
Rugg Williams Rugg Williams ... Laura's Study Partner
Annie Gagen Annie Gagen ... Customer
Matt Landers Matt Landers ... Robber
Ron Smith Ron Smith ... Laurabot
Derek McGrath Derek McGrath ... Pat
Lisa Marie Russell Lisa Marie Russell ... Nicole
Judette Warren Judette Warren ... Tanya
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
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... producer
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... producer
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... producer
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... co-executive producer
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... producer
Original Music by
Jesse Frederick Jesse Frederick  
Bennett Salvay Bennett Salvay  
Steven Chesne Steven Chesne  
Gary Boren Gary Boren  
Special Effects by
Mark DiSarro Mark DiSarro ... special effects coordinator
Thanks
The First A.M.E. Church Choir The First A.M.E. Church Choir ... special thanks
Additional Info
Premiere: September 20, 1991
DVD Release: February 12, 2013
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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