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Family Matters S5E3 — Saved by the Urkel
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Family Matters•Season 5•Episode 3

Saved by the Urkel

7.5/10 · 135 votesOct 8, 199322 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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The Winslows find themselves - unbelievably - indebted to Urkel after he saves Carl's life with CPR. The family showers him with gratitude and feels obligated to put up with the nerdy, annoying dweeb.

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

Jaleel White

Jaleel White

Steve Urkel

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David W. Duclon

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Episode Summary

"Saved by the Urkel" is episode 3 of Family Matters season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 135 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Written by David W. Duclon, it aired on October 8, 1993.

Next: E4 · A Matter of PrincipleBest of Season 5