Family Matters

Season 4

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The Winslows are a normal enough family except for one thing: their neighbor Steve Urkel. A genius and a klutz, Steve creates some really weird inventions while driving the Winslows insane and nursing an unrequited crush on the Winslows' second child and first daughter Laura.

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24 Episodes

Surely You Joust
E1
Surely You JoustFeuding neighbors "Hurricane" Urkel and "Bonecrusher" Carl take a not-so-neighborly, macho grudge match to TV's American Gladiators.
Dance to the Music
E2
Dance to the MusicHome-coming Queen Laura gets the royal treatment from Urkel, who gets popular jock Ted to ask her to the dance; Carl meets Harriette's new piano teacher..
Driving Carl Crazy
E3
Driving Carl Crazy"3-2-1, 1-2-3, what the heck is bothering me?" That's the advice Carl decides to heed as he tries to deal with stress-related high blood pressure. But will the tip work when Urkel - who shows off his new BMW Isetta to the Winslows - asks the cop to help him learn to drive?
Rumor Has It
E4
Rumor Has ItRumors fly around school that Laura and Ted had sex on their date. Urkel confronts Ted and his buddies, but gets shoved into his locker, then Laura refuses to believe the nerd when he warns her about the rumors. When Maxine's story about the rumors match Urkel's, Laura decides she needs to salvage her new "easy" reputation and get the truth out in the open.
Number One with a Bullet
E5
Number One with a BulletCarl and Urkel are hospital roommates and Urkel, as usual, is a pain -until he gets the opportunity to save Carl's hide.
Whose Kid Is it Anyway?
E6
Whose Kid Is it Anyway?Eddie is told to take Richie trick-or-treating, but it interferes with a hot date. Richie gets lost after Waldo is asked to take him instead. When Eddie finds out, he goes on a frantic search to find the little tyke before everyone else finds out.
An Officer and a Waldo
E7
An Officer and a WaldoEddie's insult sends Waldo off to join the Army; Harriette and Carl set up a sting to catch a shady repairman.
Just One Date!
E8
Just One Date!Urkel resorts to despearate measures to win a date with Laura by camping out on the Winslows' roof, even though a big blizzard is fast approaching Chicago. Meanwhile, Richie meets new next door neighbor Gwendolyn.
The Oddest Couple
E9
The Oddest CoupleEddie becomes fed up with Carl's strict house rules, and he's not going to take it anymore. Urkel becomes frustrated when his parents make him cease with the scientific experiments (which always cause trouble), and he's not going to take it anymore. The solution? Pool their funds and become roommates in a run-down South Side apartment.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Urkel
E10
It's Beginning to Look a Lot like UrkelWhile Christmas shopping, Urkel breaks an expensive crystal ornament Laura just bought. Laura becomes really angry and tells the nerd to go away. As she fumes aloud her frustrations over Urkel and wishing he could see what it's like to be her, a man identifying himself as Laura's guardian angel decides to grant her wish. The catch: Laura must see what it's like to be Urkel!
Muskrat Love
E11
Muskrat LoveEddie breaks a date with a smart and witty girl his friends disapprove of, while Laura regrets encouraging Maxine to date Ted; Carl gives Harriette fitness gear.
Hot Wheels
E12
Hot WheelsCarl buys a hot rod for Eddie, hoping it will be the road to a father-son bonding session; and Urkel strengthens his bond with Laura using a new wonder glue he invented.
The Way the Ball Bounces
E13
The Way the Ball BouncesA college woos athlete Eddie, who has only fame and fortune in mind after accepting a scholarship; meanwhile, Laura forgoes sleep to study for her PSATs.
A Thought in the Dark
E14
A Thought in the DarkWhen Ted and Laura become tired of Urkel interfering in their relationship, they decide to set him up with a girlfriend of his own - the beautiful Myra Monkhouse. The foursome head off to a Dave Koz concert, where Urkel enlists the jazz saxophonist to help him redouble his resolve to win Laura's heart. Meanwhile, usher Waldo tries to sort out in his mind what various female celebrities new names would be if they were to remarry!
Tender Kisses
E15
Tender KissesEddie gets more than he bargained for when he and his pals sneak into R&B singer Tracie Spencer's hotel room in search of tickets to her concert; and Carl is in for a big surprise when he discovers Harriette's diary.
Heart Strings
E16
Heart StringsLonely and depressed after breaking up with Ted, Laura grants Urkel a few bittersweet hours of bliss as her valentine; Gwendolyn charms Richie with "yucky goo-goo stuff"; and Harriette and Carl search for admirable qualities in each other.
It's a Mad, Mad, Madhouse
E17
It's a Mad, Mad, MadhouseEddie tries to cover for his poor record in school by claiming he has family problems at home - so his teacher arrives to evaluate his dysfunctional family environment.
Higher Anxiety
E18
Higher AnxietyAt a party, Urkel, Eddie and Waldo get trapped on a fire escape. A heartbroken Eddie mourns his split with two-timing Oneisha, while Carl gives the cold shoulder to his mother's beau Fletcher, who has big plans for her future.
Mama's Wedding
E19
Mama's WeddingPreparations for Mother Winslow's wedding become the subject of a family fight. Meanwhile, Eddie plans a secret house party without his parents' knowledge, but the party date accidentally becomes the wedding date.
Pulling Teeth
E20
Pulling TeethWaldo dates Laura's friend; Richie tries to get rid of a baby tooth.
Walk on the Wild Side
E21
Walk on the Wild SideLaura is desperately looking to shed her "nice girl" image, so she and Maxine obtain fake IDs and go to a male strip club for a wild evening on the town. Problem is, Harriette, Rachel and Estelle are there too (having their own "evening out") ... and Urkel, who gets wind of Laura's plans and in trying to stop her, accidentally performs onstage.
Hot Stuff
E22
Hot StuffMyra's looking for some "Hot Stuff" - namely, Urkel - and asks Laura for advice on breaking the ice with the reluctant nerd. Meanwhile, Weasel sells Eddie a discounted car stereo that literally may be "hot stuff."
Stormy Weather
E23
Stormy WeatherUrkel surprises his fellow prom-goers when he walks in with beautiful Myra. Meanwhile, Laura's prom date turns out to be a possessive creep who demands that she dump Urkel as a friend, and threatens her if she doesn't comply.
Buds 'n' Buns
E24
Buds 'n' BunsWhen Urkel decides to at least try to have a relationship with Myra, she sees Laura as competition and tells her to bug off. Meanwhile, Eddie is promoted to manager at the Mighty Weenie, and one of the employees under his watch is Carl.