The best episode directed by Joel Zwick is "Short Story", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Michael Warren". "Short Story" aired on 10/6/1989 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Midterm Crisis".
Rachel writes a short story with characters that seem all too familiar; Carl becomes obsessed with the family's out of proportion water bill.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Michael Warren
Carl loses points with Capt. Savage by telling him the truth about the woman he loves; and Eddie and Urkel cook u p a lie about Waldo's midterm baking project, which they devoured.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
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.
Director: Joel Zwick
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Laura and Myra's friendship turns stormy as they compete for the same job; a rainstorm renders Urkel "a human lightning rod."
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
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.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Greg Garcia
Carl issues an ultimatum concerning Eddie's drinking. Meanwhile, female fans become intoxicated with Stefan Urquelle.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: David W. Duclon
At a recital, Eddie and Greta's pas de deux from "Swan Lake" is interrupted by an ugly duckling from down south--Myrtle.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
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.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Felicia D. Henderson
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.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Carl lands a movie role but feels he's cheating on Harriette when he tries to do a love scene with a starlet.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Harriette fills a spot at Carl's poker table while Steve does work for Eddie at a ballpark.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Steve's time machine sends him and Carl back to a pirate ship.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
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.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Timothy Stack
Harriette's new boss blindsides his employees with verbal abuse. Meanwhile, Urkel tries to win a million dollars with a basketball half-court shot in L.A.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: David W. Duclon
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Timothy Stack
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.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Timothy Stack
Jessie gets an opportunity to be the understudy in an off-Broadway play. Unbeknownst to her, Luke plots to sabotage the star so Jessie gets to be on stage. Meanwhile, Emma and Zuri help Bertram make a web show in which he is the star.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Sally Lapiduss
Creepy Connie returns with a sidekick, Mackenzie. The two play a cat and mouse game as they vie for Luke's affection.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Pamela Eells
Urkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: David W. Duclon
Jesse is left to baby-sit Michelle and turns the chore into a rock gig replete with midnight sundaes and hair dyeing.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Jeff Franklin
When chicken pox spreads through the household, Danny may have to scratch his chance to play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Leonard Ripps