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.
The best episode of "Family Matters" season 8 is "Paris Vacation (1)", rated 6.9/10 from 120 user votes. It was directed by Rich Correll and written by N/A. "Paris Vacation (1)" aired on 9/20/1996 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Paris Vacation (2)".
Urkel and the Winslows travel to Paris via the Urk-Pad device.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Thieves go after the blueprints for Urkel's invention; Stefan and Laura make their debut as models in Paris.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Thieves hold Urkel hostage at the Paris Opera House; Carl saves a life at the Eiffel Tower; Laura bids adieu to a friend.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Urkel suffers from "Winslow withdrawal" at MIT; back home, roommates Myra and Laura find they are from "different worlds."
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: Greg Garcia
The Winslows realize their feelings for 3J when he runs away from the group home.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Eddie learns a revealing lesson when Greta gets a part-time job.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Ventriloquist Steve's look-alike dummy comes alive on Halloween.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: Greg Garcia
As a playground supervisor, Steve has a tough time controlling the bullies.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
A New Edition concert helps Stefan and Laura's long-distance relationship.
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Writer: N/A
Eddie dreams that he is getting married to Myrtle Urkel, of all people, in her Southern plantation.
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Steve invents some musically-activated gunpowder, but Myra mistakes it for pepper when she uses it to prepare a big dinner for Carl's commissioner!
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Greg Garcia
Steve and Carl are called in on jury duty, and Steve proves without a shadow of a doubt that the accussed is innocent while everyone else thinks he is guilty.
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Laura finally gives Curtis the old heave-ho now that Stefan is back to stay. Meanwhile, Carl and Steve get lost in the woods looking for a Christmas tree.
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Laura plans to join a sorority and learns Steve is their favorite target.
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Best friends Laura and Maxine are attracted to the same guy.
Director: N/A
Writer: David W. Duclon
Urkel invents a time machine, and he and Carl travel back to the 70s, where Carl takes advantage and changes the future to become a billionaire.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: David W. Duclon
Myrtle Urkel is back, and this time, she sabotages a beauty pageant so she can win.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Urkel narrates romantic vignettes featuring the Winslows and friends.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Eddie's plan misfires when he transforms into Urkel to compete on a game show.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: N/A
Harriette fills a spot at Carl's poker table while Steve does work for Eddie at a ballpark.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A
Eddie is most definitely flirting with disaster when he tries to date a woman much older than him. Meanwhile, Steve is causing Carl's homeowner insurance to skyrocket.
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Donna Summer reprises her role as Urkel's Aunt Oona from Altoona, who has put on weight but anticipates taking it off in her nephew's new-fangled fat-compression chamber.
Director: Jason Bateman
Writer: N/A
Carl learns his wayward brother Frank is in trouble with the law.
Director: Rich Correll
Writer: Reginald VelJohnson
Steve's time machine sends him and Carl back to a pirate ship.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: N/A