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Family Matters S4E13 — The Way the Ball Bounces
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Family Matters•Season 4•Episode 13

The Way the Ball Bounces

7.2/10 · 131 votesJan 22, 199323 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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A college woos athlete Eddie, who has only fame and fortune in mind after accepting a scholarship; meanwhile, Laura forgoes sleep to study for her PSATs.

Directed byJeffrey Ganz
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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

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Jeffrey Ganz

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Way the Ball Bounces" is episode 13 of Family Matters season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 131 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Jeffrey Ganz, it aired on January 22, 1993.

Next: E14 · A Thought in the DarkBest of Season 4