Best Episodes
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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 61 votes.
Steve schemes to take the reluctant Laura to a hot-ticket concert; Carl takes out his frustrations on the family, unable to shake the memory of a shooting he feels he could have prevented in the aftermath of a hostage case.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 35 votes.
Steve charges like a raging bull to the boxing ring when a bully threatens to pummel any guy who asks Laura out.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 63 votes.
Carl senses a promotion if he can help Lt. Murtagh get a date with Rachel.
The episode was rated 8.12 from 42 votes.
Laura is inspired to make a difference by encouraging support for a black-history class, but her efforts fan the flames of racism at school.
The episode was rated 8.15 from 48 votes.
Everyone vies to be partners with budding scientist Steve, who teams up with Laura for a science project - an A-bomb.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 56 votes.
In a hot-air balloon, Carl tries to overcome his fear of heights. Harriette and Rachel clash over a car won in a contest.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 52 votes.
Harriette points out the obvious when seductive neighbor Loretta sets her sights on Carl; and Laura may soon regret steering Steve to a shy young girl when she finds herself jealous of his attentions.
The episode was rated 8.18 from 60 votes.
Steve's cousin from Biloxi sets out to sweep Eddie off his feet.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 64 votes.
Carl gets trapped inside a railroad boxcar with Steve and a cargo of cattle.
The episode was rated 8.25 from 67 votes.
For a class project, Laura is "married" to Steve for a day. Meanwhile, one of Carl's sergeants casts his eye on Rachel.
The episode was rated 8.28 from 75 votes.
Alone and fending for himself during the holidays, Steve shatters Laura's old fashioned Christmas ornament along with holiday visiting privileges at the Winslows'. Meanwhile, Carl does battle with other shoppers as he searches for a scarce teddy bear for Richie.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 58 votes.
Carl finds a diamond bracelet and wrestles with doing the right thing, as does Steve, who holds in his hands the academic fate of his romantic rival Todd, who needs Steve's tutoring skills.
The episode was rated 8.32 from 53 votes.
Eddie crashes the car through the front of the house while trying to impress his girlfriend.
The episode was rated 8.34 from 68 votes.
At a rooftop party, some kids spike Steve's punch; and Rachel must talk him down from the ledge.
The episode was rated 8.39 from 54 votes.
