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The Best Episodes of Family Matters Season 7

Every episode of Family Matters Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Family Matters Season 7!

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A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Family Matters Season 7 Episode 22 - Dream Date
    7.8/10(135 votes)

    S7:E22

    The school prom brings one disaster after another for Laura. First her date cancels, then she's paired with the walking disaster Urkel at the dance, where the group Immature performs.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 24 - Send in the Clone
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    S7:E24

    Urkel discovers that "I can clone stuff!"--which means double trouble for the Winslows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 14 - Life in the Fast Lane
    7.5/10(128 votes)

    S7:E14

    Handyman chores leave Urkel hyped up and hammered out after he inadvertently downs Laura's diet pills, which she's using for a quick trim down.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Greg Garcia

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  4. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 19 - Eau de love
    7.5/10(131 votes)

    S7:E19

    Urkel's love potion prompts a sudden devotion from Laura; airline nightmares plague Carl and Harriette on their second honeymoon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 9 - Struck By Lightning
    7.4/10(119 votes)

    S7:E9

    Laura and Myra's friendship turns stormy as they compete for the same job; a rainstorm renders Urkel "a human lightning rod."

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 15 - Random Acts of Science
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    S7:E15

    Teamwork and the transformation chamber give Carl and Urkel an edge against thieving gang members.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:David W. Duclon

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  7. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 20 - Twinkle Toes Faldo
    7.4/10(120 votes)

    S7:E20

    Waldo can tap dance with pizzazz but he's a klutz on the basketball court. Elsewhere, Carl is turned down for a loan to pay Laura's tuition to Harvard.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson

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  8. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 13 - South of the Border
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    S7:E13

    Carl, Urkel and Eddie hop a plane for Central America to bust Waldo out of jail; and Harriette talks Laura into a blind date.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 23 - A Ham is Born
    7.3/10(121 votes)

    S7:E23

    Carl lands a movie role but feels he's cheating on Harriette when he tries to do a love scene with a starlet.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 2 - The Naked and the Nerdy
    7.2/10(130 votes)

    S7:E2

    Steve and Laura have an accidental encounter in the nude; Harriette unwraps an anniversary gift she thinks is from Carl.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 11 - Fa La La La Laagghh!
    7.2/10(131 votes)

    S7:E11

    Carl's bah-humbug attitude toward Urkel's rooftop Christmas decorations changes once he learns that the family could win a decorating contest.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Meg DeLoatch

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  12. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 18 - My Big Brother
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    S7:E18

    Urkel volunteers as a Big Brother to a street kid who harbors a secret about his reading ability.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 21 - Scammed
    7.2/10(121 votes)

    S7:E21

    Eddie and Waldo fall victim to a scam; Urkel's glue provides Laura with a super facial.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 3 - Bugged
    7.1/10(123 votes)

    S7:E3

    Feelings of guilt bug Urkel after he meets a knockout of a fellow insect collector; Harriette's boss annoys Carl and his buddies as a guest at their poker games.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 4 - Teacher's Pet
    7.1/10(118 votes)

    S7:E4

    An English class full of hooligans gives substitute teacher Urkel a pain--and an idea on how to get through to his defiant charges.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 5 - Walking My Baby Back Home
    7.1/10(119 votes)

    S7:E5

    Greta's dad forbids Eddie to date his daughter--but he welcomes Urkel as her new escort.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 8 - Talk's Cheap
    7.1/10(129 votes)

    S7:E8

    A family feud erupts on a TV talk show featuring Urkel, Stefan and cousin Myrtle, along with Laura, Eddie, Myra and Waldo.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 17 - Swine Lake
    7.1/10(128 votes)

    S7:E17

    At a recital, Eddie and Greta's pas de deux from "Swan Lake" is interrupted by an ugly duckling from down south--Myrtle.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 12 - Friendship Cycles
    7.0/10(122 votes)

    S7:E12

    Carl backpedals on his refusal to teach Urkel to ride a bike when it seems that the clumsy kid might wreck his new car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 6 - She's Back
    6.9/10(122 votes)

    S7:E6

    Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 7 - Hot Rods to Heck
    6.9/10(126 votes)

    S7:E7

    When Laura's emotions go into overdrive for a daredevil drag racer, Urkel challenges him to a high-octane grudge race at the local drag strip.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 10 - Best Years of Our Lives
    6.9/10(122 votes)

    S7:E10

    Urkel could use some help designing a float for homecoming; and Carl believes he's helping his mom by encouraging her to "slow down."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 1 - Little Big Guy
    6.8/10(129 votes)

    S7:E1

    Urkel and his transformation chamber move in with the Winslows--where he creates havoc by shrinking himself and Carl in an experiment gone awry.

    Director:Richard Correll
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Family Matters Season 7 Episode 16 - Tips For a Better Life
    6.6/10(124 votes)

    S7:E16

    Carl issues an ultimatum concerning Eddie's drinking. Meanwhile, female fans become intoxicated with Stefan Urquelle.

    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:David W. Duclon

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Dream Date" is the best rated episode of "Family Matters" season 7. It scored 7.8/10 based on 135 votes. Directed by Joel Zwick and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/26/1996. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Send in the Clone".