Family Matters

Season 9

1997 · 22 episodes

Episodes

  1. 1Out With the Old19 Sept 1997 · 22mUrkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.
  2. 2They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?26 Sept 1997 · 22mCarl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
  3. 3Dumb Belle of the Ball3 Oct 1997 · 22mNothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
  4. 4Drinking and Jiving10 Oct 1997 · 22mGoody-two-shoes Laura has her first beer--and her second and third--at a fraternity party, where she's later rescued by a gallant Urkel. Meanwhile, Carl and Harriette keep their anniversary plans a secret from each other, but not from Eddie, who finds himself in the middle of their fight.
  5. 5Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?17 Oct 1997 · 22mEddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
  6. 6A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read24 Oct 1997 · 22mUrkel's new Total Recall Machine malfunctions, leaving him with an uncanny ability to read minds; and Carl gets roped into serving as leader of the boys' Junior Woodsmen troop.
  7. 7Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone31 Oct 1997 · 22mStevil, the mischievous ventriloquist dummy, is back to haunt Urkel, but now he's brought along a nightmarish sidekick, Carlsbad. Together Stevil and Carlsbad attempt to take over the souls of Urkel and Carl - wreaking havoc on the whole Winslow household.
  8. 8Trading Places7 Nov 1997 · 22mStefan, disguised as Urkel, pays Laura a visit to determine if Urkel's the new man in her life. Meanwhile, Eddie accompanies Carl on his beat, equipped with a video camera.
  9. 9A Pain in Harassment28 Nov 1997 · 22mHarriette's new boss blindsides his employees with verbal abuse. Meanwhile, Urkel tries to win a million dollars with a basketball half-court shot in L.A.
  10. 10Original Gangsta Dawg5 Dec 1997 · 22mUrkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
  11. 11Deck the Malls19 Dec 1997 · 22mChristmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
  12. 12Grill of My Dreams9 Jan 1998 · 22mUrkel apprentices as a teppanyaki chef at a Japanese restaurant and makes his cooking debut in front of Laura. Meanwhile, Carl bird-sits for the commissioner.
  13. 13Breaking Up Is Hard to Do16 Jan 1998 · 22mEddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
  14. 14Crazy for You23 Jan 1998 · 22mMyra spies on Urkel's every move with her elaborate "Stevie-Glasses-cam". She is shocked to learn of his upcoming Saturday night date with Laura. When she tells Stefan about her rival's pending date with "her Stevie," Stefan agrees to help rain on their parade. Meanwhile, Carl tries to control Eddie's trigger-happy finger during police training.
  15. 15Crazier for You30 Jan 1998 · 22mUrkel discovers that Myra has been spying on him, but he thinks she's really snapped her cap when she starts dressing like Laura. Meanwhile, Harriette learns her wedding ring was originally intended for another.
  16. 16Whose Man Is It Anyway?5 Jun 1998 · 22mCousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.
  17. 17Polkapalooza12 Jun 1998 · 22mLaura reluctantly accompanies Urkel to a polka bash and actually has fun in his wacky world. Meanwhile, Eddie moves into an apartment and regrets giving Carl a standing invitation.
  18. 18Throw Urkel From the Train19 Jun 1998 · 22mLaura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
  19. 19Don't Make Me Over26 Jun 1998 · 22mMyrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
  20. 20Pop Goes the Question3 Jul 1998 · 22mUrkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
  21. 21Lost in Space (1)10 Jul 1998 · 23mThe first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
  22. 22Lost in Space (2)17 Jul 1998 · 23mIn the conclusion of the series finale, astro-nerd Urkel's life hangs in the balance when he takes a dangerous walk in space to patch the damaged spacecraft.