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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Laura doesn't want Stefan to change anything about himself for her, while Urkel - as his nerdy self - is a 10 in Myra's eyes. Meanwhile, hoping to improve his vision, Carl steps into Urkel's transformation chamber.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Michelle Thomas, Lisa Ann Grant, Victor Wilson
Episode 2
After a vengeful Myra tampers with Urkel's transformation chamber, Carl steps into it and steps out as an Urkel-like nerd.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Michelle Thomas, Lisa Ann Grant, Garcelle Beauvais
Episode 3
College man Eddie moves into an apartment with Waldo and promptly plans a hot night with two female guests which inflames Waldo's steady, Maxine.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Cherie Johnson, Kimberly Russell, Marita Stavrou, Shawn Harrison
Episode 4
A homeless janitor gets trapped in the school bomb shelter with Urkel and Carl.
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Felicia D. HendersonGuest stars Fred Willard, Tom Poston, Judith Drake, Angus Duncan, Meghan O'Sullivan, F. William Parker
Episode 5
His friendship with Urkel damages Eddie's reputation with a group of ultra cool fraternity brothers.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Telma Hopkins, Terri J. Vaughn, Gary LeRoi Gray, Chris Villa, Tasha Taylor, Shanga Parker, Shawn Harrison
Episode 6
On a dark and stormy Halloween night Winslows play Pass the Ghost Story, in which Carl and Harriette are 19th-century vampires licking their chops over the wayfaring Sir Steven (Urkel).
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Telma Hopkins, Shawn Harrison
Episode 7
Duffer Carl is reluctant to stand up to his cheating boss during a round of golf, but Harriette isn't reluctant to go looking for Laura when she misses her curfew.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Sherman Hemsley, Cherie Johnson
Episode 8
It's no secret that Urkel is deathly afraid of the water and his heart sinks when he learns that he can't graduate from high school unless he can pass a pass a swimming test, so he asks Carl for lessons.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Telma Hopkins, Eddie Mekka, Marcia Jeffries, Billy Boulton
Episode 9
Urkel's life flashes before him atop Paradise Bluff, where Myra hands him an ultimatum; and Harriette rates her mate and finds Carl needs to spice up his technique - at barbecuing.
Guest stars Telma Hopkins, Michelle Thomas
Episode 10
Carl and Urkel must land a plane after their vengeful pilot bails out on a charter flight to Detroit, leaving the m with only their emotional baggage.
Directed by Kelly SandefurGuest stars Joe Keyes, Joel Anderson, Thom Sharp
Episode 11
Richie brings home a homeless person on Christmas.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Telma Hopkins, Art Evans, Shawn Harrison, Max the Dog
Episode 12
Carl loses points with Capt. Savage by telling him the truth about the woman he loves; and Eddie and Urkel cook up a lie about Waldo's midterm baking project, which they devoured.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Sherman Hemsley, Cherie Johnson, Shawn Harrison, Mariann Aalda
Episode 13
Urkel sets an example of forgiveness after getting harassed by a gang of ruffians at school - when he discovers the ringleader has leukemia, he organizes a bone marrow drive; and a police-auction bargain overshadows Carl's good judgment.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Lamont Bentley, Sherman Hemsley, Benny Luciano, Terence Mathews, Andrea White, Shawn Harrison
Episode 14
The transformation machine turns Urkel into a karate master who defends Laura's honor at a rough longshoreman's bar; Waldo becomes Carl's substitute son when Eddie starts taking his father for granted.
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Reginald VelJohnsonGuest stars James Lew, Carl Ciarfalio, David Lea, Robert Wall, Shawn Harrison, Jeff Langton
Episode 15
Gritty episode in the style of NYPD Blue, where Laura is robbed by female gang members and considers purchasing a gun to ward off future trouble.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Tracey Cherelle Jones, Cherie Johnson, Ryan Bollman, Freddie Prinze Jr., Trina McGee, Mailon Rivera, Kyndra Joy Casper, Raushan Hammond
Episode 16
Urkel and Carl risk their lives to save the distraught Mr. Looney from committing suicide when he is jilted on his wedding day; meanwhile at home, Laura fumes when her parents are more protective of her than of Eddie.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Sondra Currie, Cherie Johnson, Tom Poston, Channing Chase, Lewis Dauber, Susan Scott Dawkins, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison
Episode 17
Another transformation-chamber mishap turns Urkel into a gyrating Elvis with a hunka hunka lot of explaining to do during a meeting with an MIT recruiter (Kline).
Directed by Kelly SandefurGuest stars Richard Kline, Spencer Garrett, Johnny Brown, Heather Morgan, Michelle Thomas
Episode 18
Suspicions mount for Myra as Urkel and Laura put their heads together to plan a surprise birthday party for her. Meanwhile across town, Richie hopes to impress his classmates on a field trip to Carl's office at the police station.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Cherie Johnson, Gary LeRoi Gray, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison, Annie Gagen, Christopher Michael, Michael Prozzo, Marcus Toji
Episode 19
After failing to foil a robbery, Carl is assigned to protect Urkel, who stopped the thief; the boss's daughter comes on to Eddie.
Directed by John TracyWritten by Felicia D. HendersonGuest stars David St. James, Tammy Townsend, Kathryn Joosten, Greg Collins, Richard Vidan, Ron Canada, Michelle Thomas
Episode 20
Carl and Harriette send Laura off unchaperoned to cheerleading championships in Omaha where Laura's handsome partner Gary looks a lot like trouble in Urkel's spying eyes.
Directed by John TracyWritten by James R. SteinGuest stars Mindy Sterling, Cherie Johnson, Craig Kirkwood, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Susan Scott Dawkins, Bob Glouberman, Martin Grey, Shawn Harrison
Episode 21
A therapist helps the Winslows get to the root of their tensions by reflecting on life with Urkel.
Guest stars Jaimee Foxworth, Telma Hopkins, Rachel True, Lisa Colbert, Thom Sharp, Michelle Thomas
Episode 22
As a finalist in a contest, Urkel invites the Winslows on his trip to Disney World, where Laura has a fantasy romance---with Stefan Urquelle.
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Jim GeoghanGuest stars Telma Hopkins, JD Roberto, Shari Shaw, David Spates, David L. Lander, Russell Sanderlin Sr., Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison
Episode 23
Myra rushes to Disney World, fearing something is amiss with Urkel. And it's no Mickey Mouse worry: he's proposed to Laura by the time Myra arrives.
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Fred Fox, Jr.Guest stars Telma Hopkins, Shari Shaw, Anthony Franco, Mike Guy, David L. Lander, Phynjuar, Russell Sanderlin Sr., Michelle Thomas
Episode 24
At a dance marathon, Laura cuts a rug with Waldo's cousin, and Carl and Urkel boogie till the sun comes up.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Terri J. Vaughn, Cherie Johnson, Whitman Mayo, Cerita Monet Bickelmann, Montae Russell, Alfred Nevarez, Jamie Lamar Jones, Delious
Episode 25
To avoid being banished to Russia (where his parents are moving), Urkel--and his termites--move in with Eddie and Waldo.
Guest stars Lark Voorhies, Cherie Johnson, Shawn Harrison
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Reginald VelJohnsonCarl Winslow
Jo Marie PaytonHarriette Winslow
Rosetta LeNoireEstelle Winslow
Darius McCraryEddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne WilliamsLaura Winslow
Bryton JamesRichie Crawford
Jaleel WhiteSteve Urkel
Jaimee FoxworthJudy Winslow
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