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Episodes
Paris Vacation: Part 1 Paris Vacation: Part 1
Steve, Stefan and the Winslow family spends a vacation at Paris with his Urk-Pad after accidentally sending Carl in place of cheese to his pen pal, Nicole. All is not...
September 20, 1996
Paris Vacation: Part 2 Paris Vacation: Part 2
Stefan poses as a model for a French version of Coca-Cola and decided that modeling is his career choice. He makes his successful debut in the runway show. Meanwhile,...
September 20, 1996
Paris Vacation: Part 3 Paris Vacation: Part 3
Steve is held hostage in the opera house and Glibert gives him an ultimatum, either build him an Urk Pad of his own or else. The nerd reluctantly gives in to his...
September 27, 1996
Movin' On Movin' On
Steve finally attends the college he wants to go to MIT and fits in very well there. Quickly, he starts missing Myra's company right away and transfers to her college...
October 4, 1996
3J in the House 3J in the House
When 3J goes missing from the orphanage, the Winslows tries to find him. They are unaware that Richie is secretly housing him in the attic and begs Steve not to tell...
October 11, 1996
Getting Buff Getting Buff
When Steve tells Eddie that Greta has been posing nude in his art class, he explodes in anger. He demands that she never poses nude again and she responds by not...
October 18, 1996
Stevil Stevil
A ventriloquist's dummy, which looks exactly like Urkel, comes to life and terrorizes the Winslows and Steve must stop it.
October 25, 1996
Karate Kids Karate Kids
A street gang takes over the local park to deal drugs and play rap music, only to be confronted with 'Karate-Kid' variants of Urkel, Richie and 3J.
November 1, 1996
Home Again Home Again
Steve has received six free tickets to see New Edition's Home Again tour because he knows Johnny Gill. He, Eddie and their dates attend with Laura to the concert. To...
November 8, 1996
Nightmare at Urkel Oaks Nightmare at Urkel Oaks
Eddie Winslow, after finding out Myrtle Urkel is rich, dreams that Big Daddy Urkel offers to pay Eddie $10 million to marry his daughter, Myrtle, at Urkel Oaks in...
November 15, 1996
Chick-a-Boom Chick-a-Boom
Myra inadvertently sprinkles Urkel's mini fireworks on stuffed chickens she made for dinner in an effort to help Carl impress his boss.
November 22, 1996
The Jury The Jury
Steve must prove a defendant innocent when he and Carl serve on a jury together.
December 6, 1996
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Steve and Carl heads out into the woods to get a Christmas tree. The nerd annoys him by rejecting some of the trees until he snapped and tells him they are taking this...
December 13, 1996
Revenge of the Nerd Revenge of the Nerd
While in college, Laura considers signing up with a sorority, but she has second thoughts after discovering that the group regularly harasses Steve.
January 3, 1997
Love Triangle Love Triangle
Laura becomes involved in a love triangle between her, Curtis and Maxine.
January 17, 1997
Father Time Father Time
When Steve transports Carl back in time, Carl learns a valuable lesson about priorities.
January 31, 1997
Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast
When Harriette finds contestants for the Miss Downtown Chicago Pageant, which a nervous Carl will be hosting with Emmanuel Lewis. Myrtle decides to cheat her way to...
February 7, 1997
Le Jour d'Amour Le Jour d'Amour
Urkel hosts three Valentine's Day stories. In "True Love," Eddie sings a song to clear up Greta's misunderstandings with his high-school ex-girlfriend Oneisha. "First...
February 14, 1997
What Do You Know? What Do You Know?
In order to win big on a game show, Eddie uses Urkel's transformation chamber to gain Urkel's smarts, only to have Urkel as an opponent.
February 28, 1997
Odd Man In Odd Man In
Carl needs one more person for his poker-playing group. Harriette joins--and beats everyone. Meanwhile, in order to be a judge at a bikini contest, Eddie convinces...
March 14, 1997
Flirting with Disaster Flirting with Disaster
Urkel is insulted when Carl's home owner's insurance agent, Mr.Tolbert, calls him a disaster waiting to happen(due to his clumsiness). He won't put up for this and...
March 28, 1997
Pound Foolish Pound Foolish
Steve's Aunt Oona from Altoona returns to visit her nephew and the Winslows again. Unfortunately, she's embarrassed about the extra weight she gained from eating so...
April 25, 1997
The Brother Who Came to Dinner The Brother Who Came to Dinner
Eddie and Steve also try to get 3,000 dollars in order to get a new laptop at the carnival will Eddie succeed?
May 2, 1997
A Pirate's Life for Me A Pirate's Life for Me
Urkel and Carl travel back through time to the 1700s and wind up on a pirate ship where they're forced to walk the plank.
May 9, 1997
Directed by
Richard Correll Richard Correll  
Joel Zwick Joel Zwick  
Gregg Heschong Gregg Heschong  
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur  
Jason Bateman Jason Bateman  
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
Fred Rubin Fred Rubin ... written by
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... written by
Gregory Thomas Garcia Gregory Thomas Garcia ... written by
Meg DeLoatch Meg DeLoatch ... written by
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... written by
Gary M. Goodrich Gary M. Goodrich ... written by
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... written by
Joseph Cvar Joseph Cvar ... written by
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... story by
Darius McCrary Darius McCrary ... story by
Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson ... written 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)
Darius McCrary Darius McCrary ... Eddie Winslow (24 episodes)
Kellie Shanygne Williams Kellie Shanygne Williams ... Laura Winslow (24 episodes)
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... Steve Urkel / Stefan Urquelle (24 episodes)
Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas ... Myra Monkhouse (11 episodes)
Orlando Brown Orlando Brown ... 3J (10 episodes)
Bryton James Bryton James ... Richie Crawford (9 episodes) (as Bryton McClure)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson ... Maxine Johnson (6 episodes)
Tammy Townsend Tammy Townsend ... Greta McClure (5 episodes)
Rosetta LeNoire Rosetta LeNoire ... Estelle 'Mother' Winslow (5 episodes)
Christopher Birt Christopher Birt ... Gilbert (3 episodes)
Gilles Détroit Gilles Détroit ... Phillipe (3 episodes)
Fily Keita Fily Keita ... Nicole (3 episodes)
Juan Pope Juan Pope ... Curtis (3 episodes) (as J. Lamont Pope)
Ron Orbach Ron Orbach ... Nick Neidermeyer (3 episodes)
Mathieu Delarive Mathieu Delarive ... Andre (2 episodes)
Sylvie Nyamuka Sylvie Nyamuka ... Angelique (2 episodes)
Dick O'Neill Dick O'Neill ... Commissioner Geiss (2 episodes)
Antoine Herbez Antoine Herbez ... Guy
Francis Terzian Francis Terzian ... Jacques
Philippe Vittoriani Philippe Vittoriani ... Bernard
Jeff Asch Jeff Asch ... Loomis (as Jeffrey Asch)
Shelley Chester Shelley Chester ... Deek's Mother
Art Chudabala Art Chudabala ... Kim Yuck
Robert Barry Fleming Robert Barry Fleming ... Mousepad
Michael Hagiwara Michael Hagiwara ... Charles Yuck
Rob Moore Rob Moore ... Deek
Fred Pierce Fred Pierce ... Deek's Father
Diana Tanaka Diana Tanaka ... Vivian Yuck
Bruce Jarchow Bruce Jarchow ... Mr. Morrison
Alex Nevil Alex Nevil ... Patrolman Garber
Charles Nelson Reilly Charles Nelson Reilly ... Mr. Vreeland
Reve Brander Reve Brander ... Alien
Richard Correll Richard Correll ... Stevil (voice)
Josh Ryan Evans Josh Ryan Evans ... Stevil Double
Genevieve Geoghan Genevieve Geoghan ... Princess
Rio Dekin Rio Dekin ... Renaldo
Jason David Frank Jason David Frank ... Skull
Christel Khalil Christel Khalil ... Angela
Maya Lott Maya Lott ... Baby Girl
Mayah McCoy Mayah McCoy ... Chante (as Mayah Aisha McCoy)
Aiysha Sinclair Aiysha Sinclair ... Dornita
Ricky Bell Ricky Bell ... Ricky Bell (as New Edition)
Michael Bivins Michael Bivins ... Michael Bivins (as New Edition)
Bobby Brown Bobby Brown ... Bobby Brown (as New Edition)
Ronnie DeVoe Ronnie DeVoe ... Ronnie DeVoe (as New Edition)
Johnny Gill Johnny Gill ... Johnny Gill (as New Edition)
Ralph E. Tresvant Ralph E. Tresvant ... Ralph E. Tresvant (as New Edition)
Drew Antzis Drew Antzis ... Delivery Man
William Hubbard Knight William Hubbard Knight ... Reverend
Chuck Lacey Chuck Lacey ... Commander Kovinsky
Brad Blaisdell Brad Blaisdell ... Joey Bozelli
Patrice Chanel Patrice Chanel ... Defense Attorney
Dan Gerrity Dan Gerrity ... Prosecutor
Randee Heller Randee Heller ... Judge Jennifer Mooney
Pamela Kosh Pamela Kosh ... Natalie
Rick LaFond Rick LaFond ... Vince
George Lugg George Lugg ... David Hayes
Jon Menick Jon Menick ... Bailiff
Gregg Binkley Gregg Binkley ... Lionel
Jennie Kwan Jennie Kwan ... Kimberly
Monique Lanier Monique Lanier ... Monica
Sanaa Lathan Sanaa Lathan ... Allison
Michael D. Weatherred Michael D. Weatherred ... Clifford (as Michael Weatherred)
Tangie Ambrose Tangie Ambrose ... Mrs. Scott
Jeff Coopwood Jeff Coopwood ... Mr. Marshall
Tony Edwards Tony Edwards ... Mr. Scott
Cynthia Graham Cynthia Graham ... Mrs. Marshall
April Tatro April Tatro ... Living Art Work
Emmanuel Lewis Emmanuel Lewis ... Emmanuel Lewis
Mari Morrow Mari Morrow ... Oneisha
Kyla Pratt Kyla Pratt ... Kelsey Webster
Leo D. Frank III Leo D. Frank III ... Stage Manager
Monty Hoffman Monty Hoffman ... Lyle
David Rupprecht David Rupprecht ... Lee
Doug Cox Doug Cox ... Peanut Buyer
Jack Esformes Jack Esformes ... Peanut Buyer
Renee Hughes Renee Hughes ... Pretty Girl (unconfirmed)
David B. Levinson David B. Levinson ... Wimpy Boyfriend
Todd Susman Todd Susman ... Nick
Iqbal Theba Iqbal Theba ... Zoohair Bhutto
Wendy Worthington Wendy Worthington ... Cotton Candy Lady
John William Young John William Young ... Hot Dog Guy
Marlon Young Marlon Young ... Willie (as a different name)
Carmen Carter Carmen Carter ... Singer
Lorraine Devon Wilke Lorraine Devon Wilke ... (as Lorraine Devon)
Lynette Lane Lynette Lane ... Kimberly
Gigi Worth Gigi Worth ... Singer
George Wyner George Wyner ... Mr. Tolbert
Rif Hutton Rif Hutton ... Reverend Fuller
Donna Summer Donna Summer ... Aunt Oona
Ted Lange Ted Lange ... Frank Winslow
Tony Longo Tony Longo ... Butterball
John Mariano John Mariano ... Ring Announcer
Brian J. Williams Brian J. Williams ... Man in tires
Brian Blondell Brian Blondell ... Chef
Peter Dennis Peter Dennis ... Captain Hightower
Matt Landers Matt Landers ... Flint
Pat Millicano Pat Millicano ... Killigrew
Kelly Perine Kelly Perine ... Petey
Uncredited Cast
John Goulet John Goulet ... Guy Hit in Head with Peanuts
Thomas Rosales Jr. Thomas Rosales Jr. ... Pirate
Produced by
William Bickley William Bickley ... executive producer
Robert L. Boyett Robert L. Boyett ... executive producer
Rebecca Falk Rebecca Falk ... co-producer
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... supervising producer
Jeff Luini Jeff Luini ... associate producer
Thomas L. Miller Thomas L. Miller ... executive producer
Fred Rubin Fred Rubin ... supervising producer
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... producer
Michael Warren Michael Warren ... executive producer
Miles Kristman Miles Kristman ... coordinating producer
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... executive producer
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... co-executive producer
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... co-executive producer
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... co-executive 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
James Fredburg James Fredburg ... special effects technician
Stunts
Jean-Claude Braquet Jean-Claude Braquet ... stunts
Emmanuel Lanzi Emmanuel Lanzi ... stunts
Nicky Naudé Nicky Naudé ... stunts
Olivier Schneider Olivier Schneider ... stunts
Michaël Troude Michaël Troude ... stunts
Lionel Vitrant Lionel Vitrant ... stunts
Alain Barbier Alain Barbier ... stunts
Brian Avery Brian Avery ... stunt performer
Christopher 'Critter' Antonucci Christopher 'Critter' Antonucci ... stunt performer
Philip Tan Philip Tan ... stunt coordinator
Francine Morris Francine Morris ... stunt double / stunt double: Tammy Townsend
Joni Avery Joni Avery ... stunt performer
Brian J. Williams Brian J. Williams ... stunt performer
Bruce Paul Barbour Bruce Paul Barbour ... stunt performer
Additional Info
Premiere: September 20, 1996
DVD Release: September 20, 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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