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Family Matters Season 9 Episodes
Season 9 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 1
Out with the Old
Fri, Sep 19, 1997 30 mins
Urkel (Jaleel White) gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts. Harriette: JoMarie Payton Noble.
Episode 2
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Fri, Sep 26, 1997 30 mins
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss (Dick O'Neill) and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel. Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Cherie Johnson, JoMarie Payton Noble, Michelle Thomas.
Episode 3
Dumb Belle of the Ball
Fri, Oct 3, 1997 30 mins
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball---even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie (Darius McCrary). Big Daddy/Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. Sara Sue: Mindy Hester.
Episode 4
Drinking and Jiving
Fri, Oct 10, 1997 30 mins
Laura has her first beer---and her second and third---at a frat party, where she's later rescued by Urkel; Carl and Harriette keep their anniversary plans a secret from each other, but not from Eddie. Kellie Shanygne Williams.
Episode 5
Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
Fri, Oct 17, 1997 30 mins
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son (Joel Higgins). Geiss: Dick O'Neill. Willie: Marlon "Chopper" Young. Rick: Rugg Williams.
Episode 6
A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
Fri, Oct 24, 1997 30 mins
Urkel's new Total Recall Machine malfunctions, leaving him with an uncanny ability to read minds; and Carl gets roped into serving as leader of the boys' Junior Woodsmen troop. Prof. Gates: Wesley Mann. Rupert: Justin Chapman. Urkel: Jaleel White.
Episode 7
Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
Fri, Oct 31, 1997 30 mins
Stevil, the diabolic ventriloquist's dummy, comes back to life on Halloween, bringing with him a Carl-like sidekick named Carlsbad. Urkel: Jaleel White. Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. Eddie: Darius McCrary.
Episode 8
Trading Places
Fri, Nov 7, 1997 30 mins
Stefan, disguised as Urkel (Jaleel White), pays Laura a visit to determine if Urkel's the new man in her life. Meanwhile, Eddie accompanies Carl on his beat, equipped with a video camera. Vincenzo: Luigi Amodeo.
Episode 9
A Pain in Harassment
Fri, Nov 28, 1997 30 mins
Harriette's new boss (Mark Linn-Baker) blindsides his employees with verbal abuse. Meanwhile, Urkel tries to win a million dollars with a basketball half-court shot in L.A. Harriette: JoMarie Payton Noble.
Episode 10
Original Gangsta Dawg
Fri, Dec 5, 1997 30 mins
Jaleel White dons another persona, that of Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., who makes a bad first impression on the Winslows. Singer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott appears. Fresh Squeeze: Mongo Brownlee.
Episode 11
Deck the Malls
Fri, Dec 19, 1997 30 mins
Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom (Telma Hopkins), and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall. Willie: Marlon Chopper Young. Richie: Bryton McClure. Brian: Dee Jay Daniels.
Episode 12
Grill of My Dreams
Fri, Jan 9, 1998 30 mins
Urkel apprentices as a teppanyaki chef at a Japanese restaurant and makes his cooking debut in front of Laura. Meanwhile, Carl bird-sits for the commissioner. Tanaka: Pat Morita. Geiss: Dick O'Neill.
Episode 13
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Fri, Jan 16, 1998 30 mins
Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra. Johnnie Cochran appears as himself. Myra: Michelle Thomas. Eddie: Darius McCrary. Phil: Jeff Doucette.
Episode 14
Crazy for You
Fri, Jan 23, 1998 30 mins
Myra uses polka music and string cheese to prevent Urkel from going out with Laura; Carl cautions a trigger-happy Eddie on good judgment. Harriette: Judyann Elder. Myra: Michelle Thomas. Keresey: Ray Laska.
Episode 15
Crazier for You
Fri, Jan 30, 1998 30 mins
Urkel discovers that Myra has been spying on him, but he thinks she's really snapped her cap when she starts dressing like Laura. Meanwhile, Harriette (Judyann Elder) learns her wedding ring was originally intended for another.
Episode 16
Whose Man Is It Anyway?
Fri, Jun 5, 1998 30 mins
Cousin Myrtle (Jaleel White) dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own; 3J longs to find his birth mother. Waitress: Tanika Ray. 3J: Orlando Brown. Greta: Tammy Townsend. Referee: Raf Mauro.
Episode 17
Polka Palooza
Fri, Jun 12, 1998 30 mins
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. Oskar: Milton James. Berta: Mary Pat Gleason.
Episode 18
Throw Steve from the Train
Thu, Jun 18, 1998 30 mins
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend (Kristoff St. John); Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken. Maxine: Cherie Johnson. Conductor: Derek McGrath. Joe: Martin Grey.
Episode 19
Don't Make Me Over
Fri, Jun 26, 1998 30 mins
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance. Ariana: Tasha Taylor. Myrtle/Steve: Jaleel White. Eddie: Darius McCrary. Harriette: Judyann Elder. Maxine: Cherie Johnson.
Episode 20
Pop Goes the Question
Fri, Jul 3, 1998 30 mins
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring. Urkel/Stefan: Jaleel White. Laura: Kellie Shanygne Williams. Carl: Reginald VelJohnson. Harriette: Judyann Elder.
Episode 21
Lost in Space
Fri, Jul 10, 1998 30 mins
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura. Buzz: Holmes Osborne. Blanche: Jennifer Rhodes. Urkel: Jaleel White.
Episode 22
Lost in Space
Fri, Jul 17, 1998 30 mins
In the conclusion of the series finale, astro-nerd Urkel's life hangs in the balance when he takes a dangerous walk in space to patch the damaged spacecraft. Mitch: Matt McKenzie. Alan: Kevin Richardson.
