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The Best Episodes of Family Matters

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Every episode of Family Matters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Family Matters!

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...
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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - To Be or Not to Be (1)

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    S6:E1

    Laura doesn't want Stefan to change anything about himself for her, while Urkel - as his nerdy self - is a 10 in Myra's eyes. Meanwhile, hoping to improve his vision, Carl steps into Urkel's transformation chamber.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - To Be or Not to Be (2)

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    S6:E2

    After a vengeful Myra tampers with Urkel's transformation chamber, Carl steps into it and steps out as an Urkel-like nerd.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  3. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Till Death Do Us Apartment

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    S6:E3

    College man Eddie moves into an apartment with Waldo and promptly plans a hot night with two female guests which inflames Waldo's steady, Maxine.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  4. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Beta Chi Guy

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    S6:E5

    His friendship with Urkel damages Eddie's reputation with a group of ultra cool fraternity brothers.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  5. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Sink or Swim

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    S6:E8

    It's no secret that Urkel is deathly afraid of the water and his heart sinks when he learns that he can't graduate from high school unless he can pass a pass a swimming test, so he asks Carl for lessons.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  6. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Miracle on Elm Street

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    S6:E11

    Richie brings home a homeless person on Christmas.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Midterm Crisis

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    S6:E12

    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.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:N/A
  9. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - An Unlikely Match

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    S6:E13

    Urkel sets an example of forgiveness after getting harassed by a gang of ruffians at school - when he discovers the ringleader has leukemia, he organizes a bone marrow drive; and a police-auction bargain overshadows Carl's good judgment.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  10. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Substitute Son

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    S6:E14

    The transformation machine turns Urkel into a karate master who defends Laura's honor at a rough longshoreman's bar; Waldo becomes Carl's substitute son when Eddie starts taking his father for granted.

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  11. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Gun

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    S6:E15

    Gritty episode in the style of NYPD Blue, where Laura is robbed by female gang members and considers purchasing a gun to ward off future trouble.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  12. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Wedding Bell Blues

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    S6:E16

    Urkel and Carl risk their lives to save the distraught Mr. Looney from committing suicide when he is jilted on hi s wedding day; meanwhile at home, Laura fumes when her parents are more protective of her than of Eddie.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  13. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - My Uncle Hero

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    S6:E18

    Suspicions mount for Myra as Urkel and Laura put their heads together to plan a surprise birthday party for her. Meanwhile across town, Richie hopes to impress his classmates on a field trip to Carl's office at the police station.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  14. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - My Bodyguard

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    S6:E19

    After failing to foil a robbery, Carl is assigned to protect Urkel, who stopped the thief; the boss's daughter comes on to Eddie.

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  15. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Cheers Looking at You, Kid

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    S6:E20

    Carl and Henriette send Laura off unchaperoned to cheerleading championships in Omaha where Laura's handsome partner Gary looks a lot like trouble in Urkel's spying eyes.

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    Director:John Tracy
  16. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - What's Up Doc?

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    S6:E21

    A therapist helps the Winslows get to the root of their tensions by reflecting on life with Urkel.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - We're Going to Disney World (1)

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    S6:E22

    As a finalist in a contest, Urkel invites the Winslows on his trip to Disney World, where Laura has a fantasy romance---with Stefan Urquelle.

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    Director:Rich Correll
  18. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - We're Going to Disney World (2)

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    S6:E23

    Myra rushes to Disney World, fearing something is amiss with Urkel. And it's no Mickey Mouse worry: he's proposed to Laura by the time Myra arrives.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writers:Fred Fox, Jr.
  19. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?

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    S6:E24

    At a dance marathon, Laura cuts a rug with Waldo's cousin, and Carl and Urkel boogie till the sun comes up.

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    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:N/A
  20. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Home Sweet Home

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    S6:E25

    To avoid being banished to Russia (where his parents are moving), Urkel--and his termites--move in with Eddie and Waldo.

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    Director:N/A
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  21. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Little Big Guy

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    S7:E1

    Urkel and his transformation chamber move in with the Winslows--where he creates havoc by shrinking himself and Carl in an experiment gone awry.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  22. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Naked and the Nerdy

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    S7:E2

    Steve and Laura have an accidental encounter in the nude; Harriette unwraps an anniversary gift she thinks is from Carl.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  23. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Teacher's Pet

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    S7:E4

    An English class full of hooligans gives substitute teacher Urkel a pain--and an idea on how to get through to his defiant charges.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  24. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Walking My Baby Back Home

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    S7:E5

    Greta's dad forbids Eddie to date his daughter--but he welcomes Urkel as her new escort.

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    Director:Rich Correll
    Writer:N/A
  25. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - She's Back

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    S7:E6

    Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:N/A
  26. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Hot Rods to Heck

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    S7:E7

    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.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"To Be or Not to Be (1)" is the best rated episode of "Family Matters". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by John Tracy and written by N/A, it aired on 9/23/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "To Be or Not to Be (2)".