About this season
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.
Episodes (22)
1. Out With the Old
9.5Aired 19 September 1997 • 22 min
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.
2. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
8.0Aired 26 September 1997 • 22 min
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
3. Dumb Belle of the Ball
8.5Aired 3 October 1997 • 22 min
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
4. Drinking and Jiving
9.0Aired 10 October 1997 • 22 min
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.
5. Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
9.0Aired 17 October 1997 • 22 min
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
6. A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
10.0Aired 24 October 1997 • 22 min
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.
7. Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
10.0Aired 31 October 1997 • 22 min
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.
8. Trading Places
10.0Aired 7 November 1997 • 22 min
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.
9. A Pain in Harassment
10.0Aired 28 November 1997 • 22 min
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.
10. Original Gangsta Dawg
10.0Aired 5 December 1997 • 22 min
Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
11. Deck the Malls
10.0Aired 19 December 1997 • 22 min
Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
12. Grill of My Dreams
10.0Aired 9 January 1998 • 22 min
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.
13. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
10.0Aired 16 January 1998 • 22 min
Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
14. Crazy for You
10.0Aired 23 January 1998 • 22 min
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.
15. Crazier for You
10.0Aired 30 January 1998 • 22 min
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.
16. Whose Man Is It Anyway?
10.0Aired 5 June 1998 • 22 min
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.
17. Polkapalooza
10.0Aired 12 June 1998 • 22 min
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.
18. Throw Urkel From the Train
10.0Aired 19 June 1998 • 22 min
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
19. Don't Make Me Over
10.0Aired 26 June 1998 • 22 min
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
20. Pop Goes the Question
10.0Aired 3 July 1998 • 22 min
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
21. Lost in Space (1)
10.0Aired 10 July 1998 • 23 min
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
22. Lost in Space (2)
10.0Aired 17 July 1998 • 23 min
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.