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Family Matters S3E2 — Brain over Brawn
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Family Matters•Season 3•Episode 2

Brain over Brawn

7.1/10 · 156 votesSep 27, 199124 min

Ranked #14 of 25 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Urkel's future hangs in the balance during a rope-climbing contest pitting brains against brawn to win Laura's affections.

Directed byRichard Correll
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Reginald VelJohnson

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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

Bryton James

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Richie Crawford

Jaimee Foxworth

Jaimee Foxworth

Judy Winslow

Jaleel White

Jaleel White

Steve Urkel

Telma Hopkins

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Rachel Crawford

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Richard Correll

Richard Correll

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Episode Summary

"Brain over Brawn" is episode 2 of Family Matters season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 156 votes, ranking #14 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Richard Correll, it aired on September 27, 1991.

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