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Family Matters S9E6 — A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
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Family Matters•Season 9•Episode 6

A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read

7.3/10 · 121 votesOct 24, 199722 min

Ranked #7 of 22 in Season 9•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJoel Zwick
Written byTimothy Stack
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Reginald VelJohnson

Reginald VelJohnson

Carl 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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Timothy Stack

Timothy Stack

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Joel Zwick

Joel Zwick

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Episode Summary

"A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read" is episode 6 of Family Matters season 9. It scored 7.3/10 from 121 votes, ranking #7 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Joel Zwick and written by Timothy Stack, it aired on October 24, 1997.

Next: E7 · Stevil II: This Time He's Not AloneBest of Season 9