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Family Matters S8E21 — Flirting with Disaster
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Family Matters•Season 8•Episode 21

Flirting with Disaster

6.8/10 · 112 votesMar 28, 199722 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

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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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Episode Summary

"Flirting with Disaster" is episode 21 of Family Matters season 8. It scored 6.8/10 from 112 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on March 28, 1997.

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