
Family Matters — Season 9
Sep 19, 1997
1. Out With the Old
Sep 19, 1997Urkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.
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2. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Sep 26, 1997Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
22m
3. Dumb Belle of the Ball
Oct 03, 1997Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
22m
4. Drinking and Jiving
Oct 10, 1997Goody-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.
22m
5. Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
Oct 17, 1997Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
22m
6. A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
Oct 24, 1997Urkel'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.
22m
7. Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
Oct 31, 1997Stevil, 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.
22m
8. Trading Places
Nov 07, 1997Stefan, 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.
22m
9. A Pain in Harassment
Nov 28, 1997Harriette'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.
22m
10. Original Gangsta Dawg
Dec 05, 1997Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
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11. Deck the Malls
Dec 19, 1997Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
22m
12. Grill of My Dreams
Jan 09, 1998Urkel 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.
22m
13. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Jan 16, 1998Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
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14. Crazy for You
Jan 23, 1998Myra 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.
22m
15. Crazier for You
Jan 30, 1998Urkel 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.
22m
16. Whose Man Is It Anyway?
Jun 05, 1998Cousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.
22m
17. Polkapalooza
Jun 12, 1998Laura 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.
22m
18. Throw Urkel From the Train
Jun 19, 1998Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
22m
19. Don't Make Me Over
Jun 26, 1998Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
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20. Pop Goes the Question
Jul 03, 1998Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
22m
21. Lost in Space (1)
Jul 10, 1998The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
23m
22. Lost in Space (2)
Jul 17, 1998In 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.
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