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Family Matters S1E4 — Rachel's First Date

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Family Matters•Season 1•Episode 4

Rachel's First Date

6.9/10 · 226 votesOct 13, 198924 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

The Winslows finally get to be alone together when Rachel accepts a date with a man from the church choir.

Directed byJohn Bowab

Written byPamela Eells, Sally Lapiduss

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Reginald VelJohnson

Reginald VelJohnson

Carl Winslow

Jo Marie Payton

Jo Marie Payton

Harriette Winslow

Rosetta LeNoire

Rosetta LeNoire

Estelle Winslow

Darius McCrary

Darius McCrary

Eddie Winslow

Kellie Shanygne Williams

Kellie Shanygne Williams

Laura Winslow

Jaimee Foxworth

Jaimee Foxworth

Judy Winslow

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Joseph Wright

Richie Crawford

J

Julius Wright

Richie Crawford

Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins

Rachel Crawford

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Pamela Eells

Writer

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Sally Lapiduss

Writer

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John Bowab

Director

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Episode Summary

"Rachel's First Date" is episode 4 of Family Matters season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 226 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Bowab and written by Pamela Eells, Sally Lapiduss, it aired on October 13, 1989.

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