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The Best Episodes of Family Matters Season 9

Every episode of Family Matters Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Family Matters Season 9!

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...
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Network:ABC

Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Out With the Old" is the best rated episode of "Family Matters" season 9. It scored 7.5/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Joel Zwick and written by David W. Duclon, it aired on 9/19/1997. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?".

  • Out With the Old
    7.5/10129 votes

    #1 - Out With the Old

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1997

    Urkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: David W. Duclon

  • They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
    6.9/10108 votes

    #2 - They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1997

    Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dumb Belle of the Ball
    7.0/10113 votes

    #3 - Dumb Belle of the Ball

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1997

    Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drinking and Jiving
    7.4/10118 votes

    #4 - Drinking and Jiving

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/1997

    Goody-two-shoes Laura has her first beer--and her second and third--at a fraternity party, where she's later rescued by a gallant Urkel. Meanwhile, Carl and Harriette keep their anniversary plans a secret from each other, but not from Eddie, who finds himself in the middle of their fight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
    7.2/10114 votes

    #5 - Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/1997

    Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
    7.3/10117 votes

    #6 - A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/1997

    Urkel's new Total Recall Machine malfunctions, leaving him with an uncanny ability to read minds; and Carl gets roped into serving as leader of the boys' Junior Woodsmen troop.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: Timothy Stack

  • Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
    7.2/10142 votes

    #7 - Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/1997

    Stevil, the mischievous ventriloquist dummy, is back to haunt Urkel, but now he's brought along a nightmarish sidekick, Carlsbad. Together Stevil and Carlsbad attempt to take over the souls of Urkel and Carl - wreaking havoc on the whole Winslow household.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trading Places
    7.3/10117 votes

    #8 - Trading Places

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/1997

    Stefan, disguised as Urkel, pays Laura a visit to determine if Urkel's the new man in her life. Meanwhile, Eddie accompanies Carl on his beat, equipped with a video camera.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Pain in Harassment
    7.1/10116 votes

    #9 - A Pain in Harassment

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/1997

    Harriette's new boss blindsides his employees with verbal abuse. Meanwhile, Urkel tries to win a million dollars with a basketball half-court shot in L.A.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: N/A

  • Original Gangsta Dawg
    6.5/10126 votes

    #10 - Original Gangsta Dawg

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/1997

    Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deck the Malls
    7.4/10127 votes

    #11 - Deck the Malls

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/1997

    Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grill of My Dreams
    7.0/10119 votes

    #12 - Grill of My Dreams

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/1998

    Urkel apprentices as a teppanyaki chef at a Japanese restaurant and makes his cooking debut in front of Laura. Meanwhile, Carl bird-sits for the commissioner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    7.3/10124 votes

    #13 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/1998

    Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crazy for You
    7.4/10124 votes

    #14 - Crazy for You

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/1998

    Myra spies on Urkel's every move with her elaborate "Stevie-Glasses-cam". She is shocked to learn of his upcoming Saturday night date with Laura. When she tells Stefan about her rival's pending date with "her Stevie," Stefan agrees to help rain on their parade. Meanwhile, Carl tries to control Eddie's trigger-happy finger during police training.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Crazier for You
    6.8/10117 votes

    #15 - Crazier for You

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 1/30/1998

    Urkel discovers that Myra has been spying on him, but he thinks she's really snapped her cap when she starts dressing like Laura. Meanwhile, Harriette learns her wedding ring was originally intended for another.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Whose Man Is It Anyway?
    6.5/10116 votes

    #16 - Whose Man Is It Anyway?

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 6/5/1998

    Cousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.

    Director: Rich Correll

    Writer: N/A

  • Polkapalooza
    7.1/10119 votes

    #17 - Polkapalooza

    Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 6/12/1998

    Laura reluctantly accompanies Urkel to a polka bash and actually has fun in his wacky world. Meanwhile, Eddie moves into an apartment and regrets giving Carl a standing invitation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Throw Urkel From the Train
    7.1/10116 votes

    #18 - Throw Urkel From the Train

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 6/19/1998

    Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Make Me Over
    6.9/10112 votes

    #19 - Don't Make Me Over

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 6/26/1998

    Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: N/A

  • Pop Goes the Question
    8.0/10139 votes

    #20 - Pop Goes the Question

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 7/3/1998

    Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: David W. Duclon

  • Lost in Space (1)
    7.0/10145 votes

    #21 - Lost in Space (1)

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 7/10/1998

    The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: Timothy Stack

  • Lost in Space (2)
    7.0/10154 votes

    #22 - Lost in Space (2)

    Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 7/17/1998

    In the conclusion of the series finale, astro-nerd Urkel's life hangs in the balance when he takes a dangerous walk in space to patch the damaged spacecraft.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: Timothy Stack