Episode
Family Matters: Polkapalooza
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Family Matters
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1998-06-12
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Polkapalooza is Episode 17 in Season 9 of Family Matters. It aired on 1998-06-12. The runtime is 22 min.
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