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Surely You Joust Surely You Joust
Feuding neighbors Urkel and Carl decide to settle things on "American Gladiators."
September 18, 1992
Dance to the Music Dance to the Music
Urkel helps popular jock Ted Curran break the ice with homecoming queen nominee Laura.
October 2, 1992
Driving Carl Crazy Driving Carl Crazy
"3-2-1, 1-2-3, what the heck is bothering me?" That's the advice Carl decides to heed as he tries to deal with stress-related high blood pressure. But will the tip...
October 9, 1992
Rumor Has It Rumor Has It
Rumors fly around school that Laura and Ted had sex on their date. Urkel confronts Ted and his buddies, but gets shoved into his locker, then Laura refuses to believe...
October 16, 1992
Number One with a Bullet Number One with a Bullet
Urkel and Carl are forced to share the same hospital room, when the nerd suffers from appendicitis and the cop wounded while trying to foil a robbery.
October 23, 1992
Whose Kid Is It Anyway? Whose Kid Is It Anyway?
Eddie is told to take Richie trick-or-treating, but it interferes with a hot date. Richie gets lost after Waldo is asked to take him instead. When Eddie finds out, he...
October 30, 1992
An Officer and a Waldo An Officer and a Waldo
Waldo's fragile self-esteem takes a huge hit when a misunderstanding he caused results in Eddie's girlfriend leaving him. Waldo decides the only way he can cope is to...
November 6, 1992
Just One Date Just One Date
Just as Richie is trying to deal with pushy 5-year-old vixen Gwendolyn, a determined Urkel pulls his biggest stunt yet in trying to get Laura to go out with him - by...
November 13, 1992
The Oddest Couple The Oddest Couple
Eddie becomes fed up with Carl's strict house rules, and he's not going to take it anymore. Urkel becomes frustrated when his parents make him cease with the...
November 20, 1992
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Urkel It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Urkel
When Laura tells Steve to get lost for breaking an expensive gift, her guardian angel decides to teach her a lesson and have her walk in Urkel's shoes for a change.
December 11, 1992
Muskrat Love Muskrat Love
Will Eddie give into peer pressure or stand his ground about his less-than-desirable girlfriend when they begin heckling him over the matter?
January 8, 1993
Hot Wheels Hot Wheels
The two types of bonding take center stage. In the literal sense, Laura is trying to get back together with class hunk Ted Curran, but when Urkel tries out his new...
January 15, 1993
The Way the Ball Bounces The Way the Ball Bounces
A slick-talking college recruiter tries to woo Eddie to his college for his basketball skills (and certainly not his meager academic credentials). Harriette is...
January 22, 1993
A Thought in the Dark A Thought in the Dark
When Ted and Laura become tired of Urkel interfering in their relationship, they decide to set him up with a girlfriend of his own - the beautiful Myra Monkhouse. The...
January 29, 1993
Tender Kisses Tender Kisses
Eddie, Waldo and Weasel plot to sneak into the hotel room of rhythm-and-blues singer Tracie Spencer to procure tickets for her sold-out concert. Meanwhile, Carl...
February 5, 1993
Heart Strings Heart Strings
Steve becomes a shoulder for Laura to cry on after she and Ted agree to break up just before Valentine's Day; Richie tries to avoid his amorous neighbor.
February 12, 1993
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad House It's a Mad, Mad, Mad House
Fed-up of being treated like a servant, Harriette goes on strike. Meanwhile, to get out of trouble at school, Eddie lies and says his family is dysfunctional, causing...
February 19, 1993
Higher Anxiety Higher Anxiety
Eddie becomes despondent when he learns that Oneshia is two-timing him. At a high-rise party, he goes onto the fire escape to sort his emotions out ... and considers...
February 26, 1993
Mama's Wedding Mama's Wedding
Preparations for Mother Winslow's wedding become the subject of a family fight. Meanwhile, Eddie plans a secret house party without his parents' knowledge, but the...
March 5, 1993
Pulling Teeth Pulling Teeth
While Carl helps Richie deal with pulling a loose tooth, a five-way phone conversation between the kids results in a new relationship - Waldo and Maxine!
March 19, 1993
Walk on the Wild Side Walk on the Wild Side
Laura is desperately looking to shed her "nice girl" image, so she and Maxine obtain fake IDs and go to a male strip club for a wild evening on the town. Problem is,...
March 26, 1993
Hot Stuff Hot Stuff
Myra's looking for some "Hot Stuff" - namely, Urkel - and asks Laura for advice on breaking the ice with the reluctant nerd. Meanwhile, Weasel sells Eddie a discounted...
April 30, 1993
Stormy Weather Stormy Weather
Urkel surprises his fellow prom-goers when he walks in with beautiful Myra. Meanwhile, Laura's prom date turns out to be a possessive creep who demands that she dump...
May 7, 1993
Buds 'n' Buns Buds 'n' Buns
When Urkel decides to at least try to have a relationship with Myra, she sees Laura as competition and tells her to bug off. Meanwhile, Eddie is promoted to manager at...
May 14, 1993
Directed by
John Tracy John Tracy  
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer  
Jeffrey Ganz Jeffrey Ganz  
Richard Correll Richard Correll  
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
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... written by
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... written by
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... written by
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... written by
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... written by
Sara Finney-Johnson Sara Finney-Johnson ... written by
Vida Spears Vida Spears ... written by
Regina Stewart Regina Stewart ... written by
Joseph Cvar Joseph Cvar ... written by
Gary M. Goodrich Gary M. Goodrich ... written by
Bob Illes Bob Illes ... written by
James R. Stein James R. Stein ... written by
Cast
Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson ... Carl Winslow (24 episodes)
Jo Marie Payton Jo Marie Payton ... Harriette Winslow (24 episodes)
Rosetta LeNoire Rosetta LeNoire ... Estelle 'Mother' Winslow (24 episodes)
Darius McCrary Darius McCrary ... Eddie Winslow (24 episodes)
Kellie Shanygne Williams Kellie Shanygne Williams ... Laura Winslow (24 episodes)
Jaimee Foxworth Jaimee Foxworth ... Judy Winslow (24 episodes)
Bryton James Bryton James ... Richie Crawford (24 episodes) (as Bryton McClure)
Shawn Harrison Shawn Harrison ... Waldo Geraldo Faldo (24 episodes)
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... Steve Urkel (24 episodes)
Telma Hopkins Telma Hopkins ... Rachel Crawford (13 episodes)
Shavar Ross Shavar Ross ... Alex (7 episodes)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson ... Maxine Johnson (6 episodes)
Patrick J. Dancy Patrick J. Dancy ... Ted Curran (5 episodes) (as Patrick Dancy)
Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas ... Myra Monkhouse (4 episodes)
Naya Rivera Naya Rivera ... Gwendolyn (3 episodes)
Juan Pope Juan Pope ... Orderly (2 episodes) (as J. Lamont Pope)
Arnold Johnson Arnold Johnson ... Fletcher Thomas (2 episodes)
Larry Csonka Larry Csonka ... Larry Csonka
Mike Adamle Mike Adamle ... Mike Adamle
Lynn 'Red' Williams Lynn 'Red' Williams ... Sabre (as Lynn Williams)
Galen Tomlinson Galen Tomlinson ... Turbo
Larry Thompson Larry Thompson ... The Referee
Julius Carry Julius Carry ... Oscar
Mike Genovese Mike Genovese ... Coach Westfield
Keri Johnson Keri Johnson ... Jim
Barry Jenner Barry Jenner ... Lt. Lieu Murtagh
Christopher Darga Christopher Darga ... Jenkins
Michael Griswold Michael Griswold ... Dr. Skiles
Annie Gagen Annie Gagen ... Charlene
Jacqueline Ann Shaw Jacqueline Ann Shaw ... Angela
Diane Hsu Diane Hsu ... Mrs. Wong (as Diana Lee Hsu)
Ryan Hart Ryan Hart ... Tommy
David Graf David Graf ... Sergeant Shishka
Dennis Burkley Dennis Burkley ... Phil
Danielle Nicolet Danielle Nicolet ... Vonda Mahoney
Benjamin Lum Benjamin Lum ... Delivery Man
Gerrit Graham Gerrit Graham ... Landlord
T.K. Carter T.K. Carter ... Tyrone
Michole Briana White Michole Briana White ... Melissa
Susan Dawkins Susan Dawkins ... Guess Your Weight Girl
Joshua Lux Joshua Lux ... Student In Kissing Booth
Jack Riley Jack Riley ... Wayne
Christopher B. Duncan Christopher B. Duncan ... Sam The Slam
Dave Koz Dave Koz ... Dave Koz
Tracie Spencer Tracie Spencer ... Tracie Spencer
Stoney Jackson Stoney Jackson ... Lee
Debra Jo Rupp Debra Jo Rupp ... Miss Connors
Tom Kindle Tom Kindle ... Cleaning Man
Mari Morrow Mari Morrow ... Oneisha (as Mary Morrow)
Jester Hairston Jester Hairston ... William 'Skippy' Thomas
Ron Taylor Ron Taylor ... Pastor Peebles
Venus DeMilo Thomas Venus DeMilo Thomas ... K.C.
Kenny Johnson Kenny Johnson ... Derek (as Kenneth A. Johnson)
Bari K. Willerford Bari K. Willerford ... Bouncer (as Bari K. Willeford)
Wayne Dillon Wayne Dillon ... Officer Bob
Mindy Sterling Mindy Sterling ... Woman
Robert Kotto Robert Kotto ... Waiter
Dennis Parizek Dennis Parizek ... Erik the Viking
Ross Leon Ross Leon ... Jimmy
Tracy Lanier Tracy Lanier ... Quesadilla Faldo
Tina Thomas Tina Thomas ... Gloria
Phillip Johnson Phillip Johnson ... Portrait
Eric Jerome Kirkland Eric Jerome Kirkland ... Portrait
Michael Angelo Saulsberry Michael Angelo Saulsberry ... Portrait
Irving Washington III Irving Washington III ... Portrait
Michael McDonald Michael McDonald ... Manager (as Michael James McDonald)
Gabriel Pelino Gabriel Pelino ... Customer
Uncredited Cast
Gregory Garcia Gregory Garcia ... Army Soldier Lopez (2 episodes)
Salina Bartunek Salina Bartunek ... Elektra
Shelley Beattie Shelley Beattie ... Siren
Pamela Holt Pamela Holt ... Homecoming Princess
Stacy Arnell Stacy Arnell ... Stephanie
Donna Lynn Leavy Donna Lynn Leavy ... Mrs. Tannen
Mari Deese Mari Deese ... Disgruntled Passenger
Produced by
William Bickley William Bickley ... executive producer
Robert L. Boyett Robert L. Boyett ... executive producer
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... executive producer
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... supervising producer
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... producer
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... supervising producer
Thomas L. Miller Thomas L. Miller ... executive producer
Rebecca Misra Rebecca Misra ... co-producer
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... producer
Michael Warren Michael Warren ... executive producer
Original Music by
Gary Boren Gary Boren  
Steven Chesne Steven Chesne  
Jesse Frederick Jesse Frederick  
Bennett Salvay Bennett Salvay  
Special Effects by
Mark DiSarro Mark DiSarro ... special effects coordinator
Additional Info
Premiere: September 18, 1992
DVD Release: February 04, 2014
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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