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Family Matters S8E23 — The Brother Who Came to Dinner
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Family Matters•Season 8•Episode 23

The Brother Who Came to Dinner

7.4/10 · 111 votesMay 2, 199722 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

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Carl learns his wayward brother Frank is in trouble with the law.

Directed byRichard Correll
Written byReginald VelJohnson
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Reginald VelJohnson

Reginald VelJohnson

Carl Winslow

Jo Marie Payton

Jo Marie Payton

Harriette Winslow

Darius McCrary

Darius McCrary

Eddie Winslow

Kellie Shanygne Williams

Kellie Shanygne Williams

Laura Winslow

Jaleel White

Jaleel White

Steve Urkel

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Richard Correll

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Reginald VelJohnson

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Episode Summary

"The Brother Who Came to Dinner" is episode 23 of Family Matters season 8. It scored 7.4/10 from 111 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Richard Correll and written by Reginald VelJohnson, it aired on May 2, 1997.

Next: E24 · A Pirate's Life for MeBest of Season 8