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Episodes
Hell Toupee Hell Toupee
Myra goes to Urkel's school for a visit, and later accuses Laura of trying to steal him away. An annoyed Laura tries to convince Myra otherwise, but things break down...
September 24, 1993
It Didn't Happen One Night It Didn't Happen One Night
Laura oversleeps on the morning of a huge cheerleading competition in Cincinnati and gets Urkel to drive her there. When Laura causes the nerd's BMW Isetta to break...
October 1, 1993
Saved by the Urkel Saved by the Urkel
Carl nearly fatally shocks himself when he refuses to heed Urkel's advice to unplug a lamp while repairing it. Urkel is the only one who knows CPR and uses his...
October 8, 1993
A Matter of Principle A Matter of Principle
Harriette puts her job as head of security at the Chicago Chronicle on the line when she debates whether to cut her security staff as part of budget reductions....
October 15, 1993
Money Out the Window Money Out the Window
Eddie proves he has learned nothing from his past gambling experience and Bones pays him a visit. He gives the boy an ultimatum, "Pay the money or be crushed by him."...
October 22, 1993
Best Friends Best Friends
Harriette embarrasses Laura when she tries (a little too hard) to act hip and cool in front of her friends. Meanwhile, Waldo gets a job as a cashier at the Mighty...
October 29, 1993
Grandmama Grandmama
Eddie and Urkel become partners in a 2-on-2 basketball tournament ... that is, until Eddie dumps the nerd for a star player named "The Spider." Hell hath no fury like...
November 5, 1993
Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool
Urkel devises the ultimate plan to win Laura's heart ... a transformation chamber that will turn him into a suave, fashion-styling ladies man. Meet Stefan Urquelle,...
November 12, 1993
Car Wars Car Wars
Laura wants to buy a car, but car salesman Honest Bob exploits her lack of car-buying experience and acts very sexist toward her. Urkel suggests that Laura return to...
November 19, 1993
All the Wrong Moves All the Wrong Moves
Adventures at the drive-in theater, where Laura, Urkel and Waldo go with their respective steadies. Laura's boyfriend, Derek, refuses to accept "no" for an answer and...
November 26, 1993
Christmas Is Where the Heart Is Christmas Is Where the Heart Is
Urkel reminds Carl and a bunch of ill-tempered passengers about the meaning of Christmas when they become stranded on a subway during a Christmas Eve power outage.
December 10, 1993
Scenes from a Mall Scenes from a Mall
A "Family Matters" adaptation of the 1991 movie, this time featuring several intertwined stories involving the kids at the local mall.
December 17, 1993
Rock Enroll Rock Enroll
Eddie decides to postpone college when R&B singer Shanice performs a song he wrote; the two share a duet later in this episode. Meanwhile, Urkel is feeling down when...
January 7, 1994
Like a Virgin Like a Virgin
When locker room wisecracker Jerry boasts about his latest sexual exploits, Urkel says he plans to wait ... just like best bud Eddie. Eddie is upset at this...
January 14, 1994
Good Cop, Bad Cop Good Cop, Bad Cop
Urkel's trip to rouge dentist Dr. Smiley (to reassure a scared Richie) takes a back seat to a terrifying racial profiling incident involving Eddie. He comes home...
January 21, 1994
Presumed Urkel Presumed Urkel
A huge explosion rocks the school's science lab, and accident prone Urkel is blamed. His academic future rides on defense attorney Laura's shoulders, but she must find...
February 4, 1994
Father of the Bride Father of the Bride
Carl bribes Laura to take Urkel bowling for the evening, then falls asleep. He has a dream where Urkel and Laura have (gasp) fallen in love and given birth to a brood...
February 11, 1994
Psycho Twins Psycho Twins
Urkel demonstrates his latest invention, snooze juice (a potion meant to allow police officers to easily apprehend criminals) at a professional wrestling event. When...
February 18, 1994
That's What Friends Are For That's What Friends Are For
Everyone praises Eddie on his college scholarship, except Waldo; Carl's fear of failure could hold him back from a job promotion; Urkel tortures Carl.
March 4, 1994
Opposites Attract Opposites Attract
School newspaper reporter Laura and editor Ziggy engage in a series of conflicts ... before falling for each other.
March 18, 1994
A-Camping We Will Go A-Camping We Will Go
Urkel invites himself along on a camping trip with Carl, Eddie and Waldo. The other men refuse to heed the nerd's advice, but it isn't long before the "I told you so"...
April 1, 1994
Nunsense Nunsense
When Myra presents Urkel with a nude drawing of himself, the nerd tells her to get lost. A short time later, Urkel learns that Myra is going to a convent. Concluding...
April 29, 1994
Aunt Oona Aunt Oona
Urkel's shy Aunt Oona (from Altoona) arrives to visit her nephew. Harriette and the others suggest a great way for Oona to break out of her shell ... by going to a...
May 6, 1994
Stefan Returns Stefan Returns
Urkel decides to renovate his Stefan Urquelle alter-ego, inventing a transformation chamber to do the trick. Stefan is much more likable this time, but just like the...
May 20, 1994
Directed by
Richard Correll Richard Correll  
John Tracy John Tracy  
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
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... written by
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... written by
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... written by
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... written by
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... written by
Sara Finney-Johnson Sara Finney-Johnson ... written by
Vida Spears Vida Spears ... written by
Sheila M. Anthony Sheila M. Anthony ... written by
Felicia D. Henderson Felicia D. Henderson ... written by
Regina Stewart Regina Stewart ... written by
Joseph Cvar Joseph Cvar ... written by
Gary M. Goodrich Gary M. Goodrich ... written by
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... story by
Cast
Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson ... Carl Winslow (24 episodes)
Jo Marie Payton Jo Marie Payton ... Harriette Winslow (24 episodes) (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble)
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)
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)
Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas ... Myra Monkhouse (7 episodes)
Shavar Ross Shavar Ross ... Weasel (6 episodes)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson ... Maxine Johnson (6 episodes)
Venus DeMilo Thomas Venus DeMilo Thomas ... K.C. (2 episodes)
Ellen Albertini Dow Ellen Albertini Dow ... Elderly Lady (2 episodes)
Charlie Dell Charlie Dell ... Barry
Arnold Johnson Arnold Johnson ... Fletcher Thomas
Michael Kaufman Michael Kaufman ... Mr. Berger
William Joseph Barker William Joseph Barker ... Boy in Classroom
Bubba Smith Bubba Smith ... Bones
Jon Lauren Jon Lauren ... Clown Customer
Larry Johnson Larry Johnson ... Grandmama
Donovan McCrary Donovan McCrary ... Kenny 'The Spider' Jackson
Sam Scarber Sam Scarber ... Basketball Official
Charles Carpenter Charles Carpenter ... Flirting Customer
Stuart Pankin Stuart Pankin ... Honest Bob
Elise Neal Elise Neal ... Heather
Jonas Chaka Jonas Chaka ... Ralph
Valarie Rae Miller Valarie Rae Miller ... Helen (as Valarie Miller)
Kevin Mambo Kevin Mambo ... Derek
Rick Hurst Rick Hurst ... Santa
Peter Iacangelo Peter Iacangelo ... Man with Tree
Evonne Kezios Evonne Kezios ... Pregnant Woman
Meg Wyllie Meg Wyllie ... Elderly Woman
Frank Kopyc Frank Kopyc ... Sleeping Tenor
Garcelle Beauvais Garcelle Beauvais ... Garcelle
Gary LeRoi Gray Gary LeRoi Gray ... Little G (as G. Leroi Gray)
Gene Arrington Gene Arrington ... Guy at Mall #1
J. August Richards J. August Richards ... Guy at Mall #2
Shanice Shanice ... Shanice
Gwendolyn Shepherd Gwendolyn Shepherd ... Miss Bodison (as Gwendolyn J. Shepherd)
Raymond D. Turner Raymond D. Turner ... Chauffeur
Mark Adair-Rios Mark Adair-Rios ... Jerry (as Mark Adair Rios)
Robert Hooks Robert Hooks ... Dr. Smiley
Barry Cullison Barry Cullison ... Officer Evans
Joe Chrest Joe Chrest ... Officer Carmichael
Annie Gagen Annie Gagen ... Waitress
Shai Shai ... Themselves
Robert Laughlin Robert Laughlin ... Dexter Thornhill (as Robert DeCrevel)
Clyde Kusatsu Clyde Kusatsu ... Principal Edgar Shimata
Patrick Cronin Patrick Cronin ... Mr. Sweeney
Tom Poston Tom Poston ... Mr. Looney
Mitchah Williams Mitchah Williams ... Steven Aloysius Urkel
Marcus Miller Jr. Marcus Miller Jr. ... Steven Bertram Urkel
Ryan Doss Ryan Doss ... Steven Cornelius Urkel
Rachel Lundquist Rachel Lundquist ... Stephanie Sue Urkel
Butch Miller Butch Miller ... The Bushwhackers
Brian Wickens Brian Wickens ... The Bushwhackers
Lydell M. Cheshier Lydell M. Cheshier ... Lyle
Michael Chambers Michael Chambers ... Emile (as Michael 'Shrimp' Chambers)
Johnny Dark Johnny Dark ... Lou
Gene LeBell Gene LeBell ... Referee
Andrew Boyer Andrew Boyer ... Announcer
Ferrari Farris Ferrari Farris ... Steve's Nurse
Jeanine Michelle Jeanine Michelle ... Carl's Nurse
Susan Dawkins Susan Dawkins ... Smiling Customer
Lee Wessof Lee Wessof ... Man at Drive-Thru
Cheryl Lynn Michaels Cheryl Lynn Michaels ... Girlfriend
Keith Amos Keith Amos ... Ziggy
Terrence Howard Terrence Howard ... John (as Terrence DaShon Howard)
Sylver Gregory Sylver Gregory ... Irene
Judyann Elder Judyann Elder ... Sister Bernadette
Cherie Franklin Cherie Franklin ... Sister Augustine
Evlynne Householder Evlynne Householder ... Aerobics Instructor (as Evlynne B. Householder)
Meghan O'Sullivan Meghan O'Sullivan ... Sister Agnes
Donna Summer Donna Summer ... Aunt Oona
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... Mel Diamond
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... Sukiyaki Singer
Charles Gideon Davis Charles Gideon Davis ... The Mighty Echoes (as Charles G. Davis)
Jonathan Rubin Jonathan Rubin ... The Mighty Echoes
Harvey Shield Harvey Shield ... The Mighty Echoes
Rodney Kageyama Rodney Kageyama ... Country Western Singer
Freddie Jackson Freddie Jackson ... Freddie Jackson
Uncredited Cast
Guy Torry Guy Torry ... Student
Marcus Nash Marcus Nash ... Marcus
Ryal Haakenson Ryal Haakenson ... Wrestling Match's Audience
Michael Caldwell Michael Caldwell ... Waiter
James Avery James Avery ... James Avery
Gabrielle Union Gabrielle Union ... Mall Girl
Chris Villa Chris Villa ... High School Student #3
Mari Deese Mari Deese ... Restaurant Patron
Produced by
William Bickley William Bickley ... executive producer
Robert L. Boyett Robert L. Boyett ... executive producer
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... executive producer
Sara Finney-Johnson Sara Finney-Johnson ... co-producer
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... supervising producer
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... supervising producer
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... co-executive producer
Thomas L. Miller Thomas L. Miller ... executive producer
Rebecca Misra Rebecca Misra ... co-producer
Vida Spears Vida Spears ... co-producer
Michael Warren Michael Warren ... executive producer
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... co-producer
Jeff Luini Jeff Luini ... associate producer
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... 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
Stunts
David LeBell David LeBell ... stunts
Additional Info
Premiere: September 24, 1993
DVD Release: February 16, 2016
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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