Family Matters: Season 9

Episode 1: Out With the Old 1997-09-19 | 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.

Episode 2: They Shoot Ducks, Don't They? 1997-09-26 | 22 min Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.

Episode 3: Dumb Belle of the Ball 1997-10-03 | 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.

Episode 4: Drinking and Jiving 1997-10-10 | 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.

Episode 5: Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book? 1997-10-17 | 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.

Episode 6: A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read 1997-10-24 | 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.

Episode 7: Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone 1997-10-31 | 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.

Episode 8: Trading Places 1997-11-07 | 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.

Episode 9: A Pain in Harassment 1997-11-28 | 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.

Episode 10: Original Gangsta Dawg 1997-12-05 | 22 min Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.

Episode 11: Deck the Malls 1997-12-19 | 22 min Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.

Episode 12: Grill of My Dreams 1998-01-09 | 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.

Episode 13: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 1998-01-16 | 22 min Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.

Episode 14: Crazy for You 1998-01-23 | 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.

Episode 15: Crazier for You 1998-01-30 | 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.

Episode 16: Whose Man Is It Anyway? 1998-06-05 | 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.

Episode 17: Polkapalooza 1998-06-12 | 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.

Episode 18: Throw Urkel From the Train 1998-06-19 | 22 min Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.

Episode 19: Don't Make Me Over 1998-06-26 | 22 min Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.

Episode 20: Pop Goes the Question 1998-07-03 | 22 min Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.

Episode 21: Lost in Space (1) 1998-07-10 | 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.

Episode 22: Lost in Space (2) 1998-07-17 | 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.

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