William Bickley
Director
Family Matters (1989)
Season 9
A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.
Released Sept. 22, 1989
Episode 26 min
8+
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
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Watch Providers: Hulu, TBS, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Bickley-Warren Productions, Lorimar Television, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
9.5
S9E1 - Out With the Old
Urkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.
Sept. 19, 1997, midnight
8.0
S9E2 - They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
Sept. 26, 1997, midnight
8.5
S9E3 - Dumb Belle of the Ball
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
Oct. 3, 1997, midnight
9.0
S9E4 - Drinking and Jiving
Goody-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.
Oct. 10, 1997, midnight
9.0
S9E5 - Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
Oct. 17, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E6 - A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
Urkel'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.
Oct. 24, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E7 - Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
Stevil, 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.
Oct. 31, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E8 - Trading Places
Stefan, 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.
Nov. 7, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E9 - A Pain in Harassment
Harriette'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.
Nov. 28, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E10 - Original Gangsta Dawg
Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
Dec. 5, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E11 - Deck the Malls
Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
Dec. 19, 1997, midnight
10.0
S9E12 - Grill of My Dreams
Urkel 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.
Jan. 9, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E13 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
Jan. 16, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E14 - Crazy for You
Myra 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.
Jan. 23, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E15 - Crazier for You
Urkel 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.
Jan. 30, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E16 - Whose Man Is It Anyway?
Cousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.
June 5, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E17 - Polkapalooza
Laura 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.
June 12, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E18 - Throw Urkel From the Train
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
June 19, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E19 - Don't Make Me Over
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
June 26, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E20 - Pop Goes the Question
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
July 3, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E21 - Lost in Space (1)
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
July 10, 1998, midnight
10.0
S9E22 - Lost in Space (2)
In 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.
July 17, 1998, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 26 min.
Season Runtime: 5634 min.
Released: Sept. 22, 1989
Last Air Date: July 17, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 8+
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