Family Matters

10 Best Episodes of Family Matters - Season 2

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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Family Matters - S2E12

#15 - Fast Eddie Winslow (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 61 votes.

Family Matters - S2E25

#14 - I Should Have Done Something (Season 2 - Episode 25)

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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.

Family Matters - S2E11

#13 - Requiem for an Urkel (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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.

Family Matters - S2E23

#12 - Skip to My Lieu (Season 2 - Episode 23)

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Carl senses a promotion if he can help Lt. Murtagh get a date with Rachel.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 42 votes.

Family Matters - S2E20

#11 - Fight the Good Fight (Season 2 - Episode 20)

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.

Family Matters - S2E10

#10 - The Science Project (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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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.

Family Matters - S2E17

#9 - High Hopes (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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.

Family Matters - S2E9

#8 - Dedicated to the One I Love (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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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.

Family Matters - S2E8

#7 - Cousin Urkel (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Steve's cousin from Biloxi sets out to sweep Eddie off his feet.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 64 votes.

Family Matters - S2E6

#6 - Boxcar Blues (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Carl gets trapped inside a railroad boxcar with Steve and a cargo of cattle.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 67 votes.

Family Matters - S2E3

#5 - Marriage 101 (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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.

Family Matters - S2E13

#4 - Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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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.

Family Matters - S2E16

#3 - Do the Right Thing (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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.

Family Matters - S2E5

#2 - The Crash Course (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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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.

Family Matters - S2E18

#1 - Life of the Party (Season 2 - Episode 18)

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.

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