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Family Matters S5E20 — Opposites Attract
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Family Matters•Season 5•Episode 20

Opposites Attract

6.3/10 · 137 votesMar 18, 199422 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 5•−1.0 vs season avg

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Urkel develops hiccups after being robbed. School newspaper reporter Laura and editor Ziggy engage in a series of conflicts ... before falling for each other.

Written byFelicia D. Henderson
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Reginald VelJohnson

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Carl Winslow

Jo Marie Payton

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Harriette Winslow

Rosetta LeNoire

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Estelle Winslow

Darius McCrary

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Eddie Winslow

Kellie Shanygne Williams

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Bryton James

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Richie Crawford

Jaleel White

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Steve Urkel

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Felicia D. Henderson

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Episode Summary

"Opposites Attract" is episode 20 of Family Matters season 5. It scored 6.3/10 from 137 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Written by Felicia D. Henderson, it aired on March 18, 1994.

Next: E21 · A-Camping We Will GoBest of Season 5