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Family Matters S3E8 — Making the Team
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Family Matters•Season 3•Episode 8

Making the Team

7.2/10 · 148 votesNov 8, 199124 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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When Laura gets snubbed by fellow cheerleaders, she seeks advice from Urkel, who tries out for the basketball team and ends up as equipment manager.

Directed byRichard Correll
Written byDavid W. Duclon
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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

Bryton James

Bryton James

Richie Crawford

Jaimee Foxworth

Jaimee Foxworth

Judy Winslow

Jaleel White

Jaleel White

Steve Urkel

Telma Hopkins

Telma Hopkins

Rachel Crawford

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David W. Duclon

Writer

Richard Correll

Richard Correll

Director

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Episode Summary

"Making the Team" is episode 8 of Family Matters season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 148 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Richard Correll and written by David W. Duclon, it aired on November 8, 1991.

Next: E9 · Born to be MildBest of Season 3