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Out with the Old Out with the Old
Steve is finally fed up with Myra's refusal to let him change the way he looks. In her eyes, she sees him a perfect 10, the way he is. However, he doesn't see it the...
September 19, 1997
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They? They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Urkel tags along with Carl and Commissioner Geiss on a duck hunting trip.
September 26, 1997
Dumb Belle of the Ball Dumb Belle of the Ball
After Myrtle has protected Eddie from an accident by moving him out of the way. He ends up accompanying her to her party in Mississippi.
October 3, 1997
Drinking and Jiving Drinking and Jiving
When Laura gets drunk at her sorority party one night, Maxine calls Steve to come down to the sorority house to take her home. He gets into a fight with one of the...
October 10, 1997
Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book? Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
Eddie takes his pranks on Laura too far by inviting her ex-boyfriends over to the house whenever Stefan is around. Laura decides to fight fire with fire by conning...
October 17, 1997
A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
Steve's latest invention accidentally gives him the ability to read minds- thinking it will be a good thing & change the whole world- until the Winslows feel that...
October 24, 1997
Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
Today is Halloween and Steve plans to spend a nice, quiet one with his friend, Laura. Unfortunately, Stevil, his evil ventriloquist dummy, is back with a vengeance...
October 31, 1997
Trading Places Trading Places
Stefan suspects that Laura is starting to show feelings for Steve. He decides to switch places with the nerd to find out the truth.
November 7, 1997
A Pain in Harassment A Pain in Harassment
Harriet Winslow gets verbally abused by her boss Mr. Benner who of which insults her directly in the office after that she get Mr. Benner's position after he gets fired.
November 14, 1997
Original Gangsta Dawg Original Gangsta Dawg
Steve's gangster cousin, Cornelius aka OGD decides to hide out in the Winslow house to avoid Fresh Squeeze.
December 5, 1997
Deck the Malls Deck the Malls
Urkel and the Winslows get jobs at the mall for during the holidays.
December 19, 1997
Grill of My Dreams Grill of My Dreams
Steve convinces Mr. Tanaka (Pat Morita), the owner of a Japanese restaurant, to teach him how to cook Japanese food. Feathers fly when Carl cares for his boss'...
January 9, 1998
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Steve is ready to calls it quits in his relationship with Myra but is shocked when she tells him she doesn't want to see him anymore. He's now free to be with his true...
January 16, 1998
Crazy for You Crazy for You
With Steve out of her life, Myra is going to make sure Laura is out of his too. Her theory is, if she can't have her boyfriend back, she'll make sure her rival doesn't...
January 23, 1998
Crazier for You Crazier for You
Steve demands that Myra stops stalking him and renounces her love for him. Meanwhile, Carl has some explaining to do when Harriette discovers that her wedding ring was...
January 30, 1998
Whose Man Is It Anyway? Whose Man Is It Anyway?
After breaking up a few fights between Myrtle and Greta, Laura decides that both of them should fight it out in a boxing match for Eddie's love. Meanwhile, Steve and...
June 5, 1998
Polkapalooza Polkapalooza
Steve and Laura attend the biggest polka festival in all of Chicago. She is surprised and impressed by how much he has contributed to the community through polka...
June 12, 1998
Throw Urkel from the Train Throw Urkel from the Train
Laura is suspicious of Maxine's wealthy new boyfriend, D'Andre Moore. After D'Andre asks Maxine to deliver an unmarked package for him, police cadet Eddie and his...
June 19, 1998
Don't Make Me Over Don't Make Me Over
When Myrtle decides to get a makeover to steal Eddie away from Greta one last time. She immediately realizes that he's not exactly her type and renounces her love for...
June 26, 1998
Pop Goes the Question Pop Goes the Question
Steve and Stefan arm themselves with roses and rings as they both decide to propose to Laura. Stefan is Carl's choice because he wants Steve to return to his perfect...
July 3, 1998
Lost in Space: Part 1 Lost in Space: Part 1
As Steve and Laura discuss wedding plans for their guest seating arrangements, NASA comes calling and tells him that he'll go into space to test his anti-gravity...
July 10, 1998
Lost in Space: Part 2 Lost in Space: Part 2
With the space ship unable to return to Earth, it's up to Steve to save his fellow crewman by gently removing the satellite that got stuck to its side. Once...
July 17, 1998
Directed by
Joel Zwick Joel Zwick  
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
Gary M. Goodrich Gary M. Goodrich ... written by
Meg DeLoatch Meg DeLoatch ... written by
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... written by
Fred Fox Jr. Fred Fox Jr. ... written by
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... written by
Timothy Stack Timothy Stack ... written by
David W. Duclon David W. Duclon ... written by
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... written by
Beverly D. Hunter Beverly D. Hunter ... written by
Mike Dawson Mike Dawson ... written by
Ron Geiger Ron Geiger ... written by
Laura M. Stein Laura M. Stein ... written by
Saundra Stein-Langford Saundra Stein-Langford ... written by
Cast
Reginald VelJohnson Reginald VelJohnson ... Carl Winslow (22 episodes)
Darius McCrary Darius McCrary ... Eddie Winslow (22 episodes)
Kellie Shanygne Williams Kellie Shanygne Williams ... Laura Winslow (22 episodes)
Jaleel White Jaleel White ... Steve Urkel / Stefan Urquelle / Myrtle Urkel (22 episodes)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson ... Maxine Johnson (14 episodes)
Jo Marie Payton Jo Marie Payton ... Harriette Winslow (11 episodes) (as Jo Marie Payton-Noble)
Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas ... Myra Monkhouse (10 episodes)
Orlando Brown Orlando Brown ... 3J (9 episodes)
Judyann Elder Judyann Elder ... Harriette Winslow (8 episodes)
Dick O'Neill Dick O'Neill ... Commissioner Geiss (5 episodes)
Marlon Young Marlon Young ... Willie (5 episodes) (as a different name)
Tammy Townsend Tammy Townsend ... Greta McClure (4 episodes)
Bryton James Bryton James ... Richie Crawford (3 episodes) (as Bryton McClure)
Michael Caldwell Michael Caldwell ... Waiter (2 episodes)
Matt McKenzie Matt McKenzie ... Mitch (2 episodes)
Jim Meskimen Jim Meskimen ... Mission Controller (2 episodes)
Kevin Richardson Kevin Richardson ... Alan (2 episodes)
Perry Stephens Perry Stephens ... TV Anchorman (2 episodes)
Lizette Carrion Lizette Carrion ... High Bidder
Mercedes Colon Mercedes Colon ... Girl #1
Richard Fox Richard Fox ... Dr. Grabowski
Laura Meshell Laura Meshell ... Girl #2
Damara Reilly Damara Reilly ... Sheila
Javier Ronceros Javier Ronceros ... Pepe Perez
Alli Spotts Alli Spotts ... Irene
Peter Van Norden Peter Van Norden ... Roy
Mindy Hester Mindy Hester ... Sara Sue Pettyjohn
Bill Kirchenbauer Bill Kirchenbauer ... Dr. Rubin
Van Stewman Jr. Van Stewman Jr. ... Car Driver
Damon Chandler Damon Chandler ... Debutante Announcer
Sean Le Sure Sean Le Sure ... Man at Ball (as Sean LeSure)
Terrell Ferguson Terrell Ferguson ... Dirk
Corwin Moore Corwin Moore ... Guy at Keg
Joel Higgins Joel Higgins ... Officer Geiss
Ishtar Ishtar ... Girl at Party
Shana Mangatal Shana Mangatal ... Brandy (as Shana Montgomery)
Mari Morrow Mari Morrow ... Oneisha
Rugg Williams Rugg Williams ... Rick
Justin Chapman Justin Chapman ... Student (unconfirmed)
Yunoka Doyle Yunoka Doyle ... Female Student
Tanya Garrett Tanya Garrett ... Female Student
Jeff Garvin Jeff Garvin ... Student
E. Sean Griffin E. Sean Griffin ... Student
Sabrina Lu Sabrina Lu ... Female Student
Wesley Mann Wesley Mann ... Professor Gates
John McLoughlin John McLoughlin ... Student (as John F. McLoughlin)
Kente Scott Kente Scott ... Student
Jacob Stein Jacob Stein ... Scout
Michael Wesley Michael Wesley ... Norman
Nolan Jesse Yard Nolan Jesse Yard ... Scout
Sally Colon-Petree Sally Colon-Petree ... Girl #1 (as Sally Colon)
Richard Correll Richard Correll ... Stevil (voice)
Josh Ryan Evans Josh Ryan Evans ... Stevil
Ed Gale Ed Gale ... Carlsbad
Afifi Alaouie Afifi Alaouie ... Model
Hope Allen Hope Allen ... Model
Luigi Amodeo Luigi Amodeo ... Vincenzo
Inez Edwards Inez Edwards ... Woman at Photo Shoot
Stephen Kearney Stephen Kearney ... Photographer
Gloria LeRoy Gloria LeRoy ... Evelyn
Michael Dyer Michael Dyer ... Kevin
Ron Fassler Ron Fassler ... Announcer
Mark Linn-Baker Mark Linn-Baker ... Mr. Benner
Patrick Thomas O'Brien Patrick Thomas O'Brien ... Mr. Denton
Suanne Spoke Suanne Spoke ... Susan
Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Charles C. Stevenson Jr. ... James
Mongo Brownlee Mongo Brownlee ... Fresh Squeeze
Missy Elliott Missy Elliott ... Missy Elliott (as Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott)
David Michael David Michael ... D.J.
Rosetta LeNoire Rosetta LeNoire ... Estelle 'Mother' Winslow
John Cervenka John Cervenka ... Customer
Gil Christner Gil Christner ... Man #1
Dee Jay Daniels Dee Jay Daniels ... Brian
Sonya Eddy Sonya Eddy ... Angry Woman
Ruth Gottschall Ruth Gottschall ... Loud-Mouthed Wife
Telma Hopkins Telma Hopkins ... Rachel Crawford
Robin Krieger Robin Krieger ... Customer with Price Tag
Lindze Letherman Lindze Letherman ... Allyson
Jill Matson-Sachoff Jill Matson-Sachoff ... Indecisive Woman (as Jill Matson)
Doria Valen Doria Valen  
Linda Li Linda Li ... Japanese Waitress
Cindy Lu Cindy Lu ... Hostess
Pat Morita Pat Morita ... Mr. Tanaka
Patricia Place Patricia Place ... Restaurant Customer
Neil Ross Neil Ross ... Andre (voice)
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. ... Johnnie Cochran
Jeff Doucette Jeff Doucette ... Phil
Wendy Alane Wright Wendy Alane Wright ... Bar Patron
Ira Heiden Ira Heiden ... Cadet
Ray Laska Ray Laska ... Keresey
Murray Korda Murray Korda ... Violinist
Phynjuar Phynjuar ... Mrs. Monkhouse
John Del Regno John Del Regno ... Boxing Announcer
Raf Mauro Raf Mauro ... Referee
Tanika Ray Tanika Ray ... Waitress
Cody Dorkin Cody Dorkin ... Urkel #2
Heidi Fecht Heidi Fecht ... Helga
Mary Pat Gleason Mary Pat Gleason ... Berta
Hana Hatae Hana Hatae ... Steve Urkel #3
Milton James Milton James ... Oskar
Emmanuel Johnson Emmanuel Johnson ... Steve Urkel #1 (as Emmanuel L. Johnson)
Bill Moynihan Bill Moynihan ... German Man
Martin Grey Martin Grey ... Joe
Derek McGrath Derek McGrath ... Conductor
Kristoff St. John Kristoff St. John ... D'Andre
Tasha Taylor Tasha Taylor ... Ariana
Annie Gagen Annie Gagen ... Waitress
Robert Lewis Stephenson Robert Lewis Stephenson ... Delivery Boy
Holmes Osborne Holmes Osborne ... Buzz Conrad
Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes ... Blanche Geiss
Susan Ilene Johnson Susan Ilene Johnson ... Woman Getting Ticket
Uncredited Cast
Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas ... Myra Monkhouse (archive footage)
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. ... co-executive producer
Jim Geoghan Jim Geoghan ... co-executive producer
Gary M. Goodrich Gary M. Goodrich ... co-producer
Jeff Luini Jeff Luini ... co-producer
Gary Menteer Gary Menteer ... co-executive producer
Thomas L. Miller Thomas L. Miller ... executive producer
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... supervising producer
Michael Warren Michael Warren ... executive producer
Rebecca Falk Rebecca Falk ... producer
Miles Kristman Miles Kristman ... coordinating producer
Stephen Langford Stephen Langford ... supervising producer
Meg DeLoatch Meg DeLoatch ... co-producer
Gayle A. Miller Gayle A. Miller ... associate producer
Original Music by
Steven Chesne Steven Chesne  
Gary Boren Gary Boren  
Jesse Frederick Jesse Frederick  
Bennett Salvay Bennett Salvay  
Special Effects by
Mark DiSarro Mark DiSarro ... special effects coordinator
Visual Effects by
Kelly Sandefur Kelly Sandefur ... visual effects
Additional Info
Premiere: September 19, 1997
DVD Release: November 08, 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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