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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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
Urkel and his transformation chamber move in with the Winslows--where he creates havoc by shrinking himself and Carl in an experiment gone awry.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Bryton James, Kellie Beals, Shawn Harrison
Episode 2
Steve and Laura have an accidental encounter in the nude; Harriette unwraps an anniversary gift she thinks is from Carl.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Spencer Garrett, Michelle Thomas
Episode 3
Feelings of guilt bug Urkel after he meets a knockout of a fellow insect collector; Harriette's boss annoys Carl and his buddies as a guest at their poker games.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Amy Hunter, Iqbal Theba, Ron Orbach, Michelle Thomas, Joel Anderson, Marlon Young
Episode 4
An English class full of hooligans gives substitute teacher Urkel a pain--and an idea on how to get through to his defiant charges.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Walter Jones, Sanetta Y. Gipson, Tim Padilla, Eric Poppick, Renee Tenison, John Patrick White
Episode 5
Greta's dad forbids Eddie to date his daughter--but he welcomes Urkel as her new escort.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Tammy Townsend, Ron Canada, Cedella Marley, Ziggy Marley, Steve Vinovich
Episode 6
Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Cherie Johnson, Tammy Townsend, Michelle Thomas
Episode 7
When Laura's emotions go into overdrive for a daredevil drag racer, Urkel challenges him to a high-octane grudge race at the local drag strip.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Jarrad Paul, Lamont Johnson, Juan Pope, Steven Rozic, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison
Episode 8
A family feud erupts on a TV talk show featuring Urkel, Stefan and cousin Myrtle, along with Laura, Eddie, Myra and Waldo.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Melanie Wilson, Robert Axelrod, Lira Angel, Leo D. Frank III, Sanetta Y. Gipson, Julie Uribe
Episode 9
Laura and Myra's friendship turns stormy as they compete for the same job; a rainstorm renders Urkel "a human lightning rod."
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars F. William Parker, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison
Episode 10
Urkel could use some help designing a float for homecoming; and Carl believes he's helping his mom by encouraging her to "slow down."
Guest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Fred Willard, Cherie Johnson, Ed Cambridge, Patrick Malone, Lorna Scott, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison
Episode 11
Carl's bah-humbug attitude toward Urkel's rooftop Christmas decorations changes once he learns that the family could win a decorating contest.
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Meg DeLoatchGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Iqbal Theba, Joel Anderson, Marlon Young
Episode 12
Carl backpedals on his refusal to teach Urkel to ride a bike when it seems that the clumsy kid might wreck his new car.
Guest stars Cherie Johnson, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison
Episode 13
Carl, Urkel and Eddie hop a plane for Central America to bust Waldo out of jail; and Harriette talks Laura into a blind date.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Cherie Johnson, Shawn Harrison, Abraham Alvarez, Damian Perkins
Episode 14
Handyman chores leave Urkel hyped up and hammered out after he inadvertently downs Laura's diet pills, which she's using for a quick trim down.
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Greg GarciaGuest stars Cherie Johnson, Venus DeMilo Thomas, Angelle Brooks
Episode 15
Teamwork and the transformation chamber give Carl and Urkel an edge against thieving gang members.
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars Cherie Johnson, Michael Bailey Smith, Oscar Dillon, Brooke Marie Procida, Philip Tan
Episode 16
Carl issues an ultimatum concerning Eddie's drinking. Meanwhile, female fans become intoxicated with Stefan Urquelle.
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars Bryton James, Greg Proops, Shawn Harrison, Tangie Ambrose, La Sondra Zarif
Episode 17
At a recital, Eddie and Greta's pas de deux from "Swan Lake" is interrupted by an ugly duckling from down south--Myrtle.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Mary Woronov, Tammy Townsend, Juan Pope, Shawn Harrison
Episode 18
Urkel volunteers as a Big Brother to a street kid who harbors a secret about his reading ability.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Bryton James, Natalie Desselle-Reid, Orlando Brown, María Costa, Mayah McCoy, William Thomas, Jr.
Episode 19
Urkel's love potion prompts a sudden devotion from Laura; airline nightmares plague Carl and Harriette on their second honeymoon.
Guest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Terry Sweeney, Patricia Bethune, Leo D. Frank III
Episode 20
Waldo can tap dance with pizzazz but he's a klutz on the basketball court. Elsewhere, Carl is turned down for a loan to pay Laura's tuition to Harvard.
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Felicia D. HendersonGuest stars Bryton James, Donovan McCrary, Shawn Harrison, Sam Sarpong, Wesley Thompson
Episode 21
Eddie and Waldo fall victim to a scam; Urkel's glue provides Laura with a super facial.
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Gretchen Palmer, Jazsmin Lewis, Mark L. Taylor, Carl Gilliard, Michelle Thomas, Shawn Harrison, Walter Franks III
Episode 22
The school prom brings one disaster after another for Laura. First her date cancels, then she's paired with the walking disaster Urkel at the dance, where the group Immature performs.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Fred Willard, Cherie Johnson, Ron Orbach, Marques Houston, Young Rome, Kelton Kessee, John Patrick White, Juan Pope
Episode 23
Carl lands a movie role but feels he's cheating on Harriette when he tries to do a love scene with a starlet.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Bryton James, Jim Pirri, Shawn Harrison, Garcelle Beauvais, Steven Davis, James Nardini, Meghan O'Sullivan
Episode 24
Urkel discovers that "I can clone stuff!"--which means double trouble for the Winslows.
Guest stars Bryton James, Orlando Brown, Michelle Thomas, 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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