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The Best Episodes of Family Matters Season 2

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The 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...

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  1. 7.8/10(181 votes)

    #1 - I Should Have Done Something

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    S2:E25

    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.

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  2. 7.5/10(176 votes)

    #2 - Marriage 101

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    S2:E3

    For a class project, Laura is "married" to Steve for a day. Meanwhile, one of Carl's sergeants casts his eye on Rachel.

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  3. 7.5/10(154 votes)

    #3 - Boxcar Blues

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    S2:E6

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

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  4. 7.5/10(176 votes)

    #4 - Finding the Words

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    S2:E22

    A charming, mysterious figure, claiming to be a family friend from the past, comes to visit - and turns out to be Harriet and Rachel's long-lost father.

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    Director:Rich Correll
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  5. 7.4/10(169 votes)

    #5 - Torn Between Two Lovers

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    S2:E2

    Steve develops a crush on Rachel and believes it is reciprocated when she invites him to a candlelight dinner at her restaurant, while Rachel is actually dating her bank's loan officer.

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  6. 7.4/10(173 votes)

    #6 - Dog Day Halloween

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    S2:E7

    Steve and Laura are held hostage during a Halloween bank robbery.

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  8. 7.4/10(163 votes)

    #7 - Cousin Urkel

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    S2:E8

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

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  9. 7.4/10(191 votes)

    #8 - Fight the Good Fight

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    S2:E20

    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.

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  10. 7.3/10(157 votes)

    #9 - The Crash Course

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    S2:E5

    Eddie crashes the car through the front of the house while trying to impress his girlfriend.

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  11. 7.3/10(168 votes)

    #10 - Life of the Party

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    S2:E18

    At a rooftop party, some kids spike Steve's punch; and Rachel must talk him down from the ledge.

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  12. 7.2/10(177 votes)

    #11 - Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas

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    S2:E13

    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.

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  13. 7.1/10(156 votes)

    #12 - Dedicated to the One I Love

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    S2:E9

    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.

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  14. 7.0/10(153 votes)

    #13 - Flashpants

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    S2:E4

    A braggart with a badge transfers to Carl's divisions just in time for the precinct's annual dance contest, which Carl and Harriette aim to win by dancing circles around their fierce rival.

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    Director:Gerren Keith
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  15. 7.0/10(151 votes)

    #14 - Fast Eddie Winslow

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    S2:E12

    Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.

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    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.0/10(158 votes)

    #15 - Ice Station Winslow

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    S2:E14

    When Carl, Eddie and Steve go ice fishing at Lake Wannamuck, Carl has a potentially critical accident; and at home, Judy dislikes the fuss made over Richie.

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    Director:Rich Correll
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  17. 6.9/10(177 votes)

    #16 - Rachel's Place

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    S2:E1

    Feeling like a freeloader, Rachel decides to look for a career beyond writing and opens up a diner after Steve accidentally burns down Leroy's.

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  18. 6.9/10(158 votes)

    #17 - The Science Project

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    S2:E10

    Everyone vies to be partners with budding scientist Steve, who teams up with Laura for a science project - an A-bomb.

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  19. 6.9/10(153 votes)

    #18 - Requiem for an Urkel

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    S2:E11

    Steve charges like a raging bull to the boxing ring when a bully threatens to pummel any guy who asks Laura out.

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  20. 6.9/10(145 votes)

    #19 - Son

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    S2:E15

    After an escalating spat with his father, grounded Eddie escapes from the house to keep a date, and Harriette must mediate a father-son feud when Carl gets tired of Eddie's attitude and Eddie threatens to move out.

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  21. 6.9/10(144 votes)

    #20 - High Hopes

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    S2:E17

    In a hot-air balloon, Carl tries to overcome his fear of heights. Harriette and Rachel clash over a car won in a contest.

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  22. 6.9/10(145 votes)

    #21 - Skip to My Lieu

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    S2:E23

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

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  23. 6.8/10(147 votes)

    #22 - Taking Credit

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    S2:E21

    Rachel and the kids recall how Eddie took credit for a story written by Steve, and how Carl shared his glory with Lt. Murtagh.

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  24. 6.7/10(143 votes)

    #23 - Do the Right Thing

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    S2:E16

    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.

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  25. 6.7/10(148 votes)

    #24 - Busted

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    S2:E19

    When Eddie cracks up the family car, Steve suggests raising repair money at an illegal gambling hangout.

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  26. 6.7/10(149 votes)

    #25 - The Good the Bad and the Urkel

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    S2:E24

    In a dream, Carl and Steve duel over a compost heap as Old West characters Carl and Two-Gun Urkel - the most annoying gunslinger in the West.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"I Should Have Done Something" is the best rated episode of "Family Matters" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 181 votes. Directed by Rich Correll and written by David W. Duclon, it aired on 4/26/1991. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Marriage 101".