The Worst Episodes of Family Matters

Steve joins the Winslows at church with faith that he'll get into the choir, but he's kicked out by new choir director Rachel, whose position has gone to her head.

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Carl and Henriette send Laura off unchaperoned to cheerleading championships in Omaha where Laura's handsome partner Gary looks a lot like trouble in Urkel's spying eyes.

Director: John Tracy

Writer: James R. Stein

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

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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

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Rachel writes a short story with characters that seem all too familiar; Carl becomes obsessed with the family's out of proportion water bill.

Director: Joel Zwick

Writer: Michael Warren, William Bickley

The Winslows are ripped off when Carl dozes off; Urkel takes the heat after helping Eddie cheat on a chemistry test.

Director: Rich Correll

Writer: N/A

Carl issues an ultimatum concerning Eddie's drinking. Meanwhile, female fans become intoxicated with Stefan Urquelle.

Director: Joel Zwick

Writer: David W. Duclon

Mother Winslow moves in and immediately begins to usurp Carl's authority. Eddie wants to go out with his friends, but he has a strict curfew that complicates things with Carl.

Director: Joel Zwick

Writer: Michael Warren, William Bickley

Carl's efforts to get Eddie psyched for a pro basketball career is enhanced by a visit from basketball star Bolton.

Director: James O'Keefe

Writer: Barry Gold

When Eddie's big ego threatens to disband his group during the making of a rock video for a contest, the rest of the Winslows offer some ideas.

Director: Rich Correll

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Carl finds a diamond bracelet and wrestles with doing the right thing, as does Steve, who holds in his hands the academic fate of his romantic rival Todd, who needs Steve's tutoring skills.

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Writer: Pamela Eells, Sally Lapiduss

When Eddie cracks up the family car, Steve suggests raising repair money at an illegal gambling hangout.

Director: Rich Correll

Writer: David W. Duclon

Laura's behavior suddenly changes when she meets Carl's younger new partner and surf's up for Steve.

Director: Rich Correll

Writer: N/A

Hoping to win Laura, Urkel strikes a deal with R&B singer Johnny Gill: his treasured baseball card in exchange for serenading her; Carl and Harriette discover that their honeymoon love nest is of the outdoor type.

Director: John Tracy

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As rumors begin to fly that Ted has "scored" with Laura, Urkel must warn her that the guy she's dating means to boost his rep by ruining hers.

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Eddie's insult sends Waldo off to join the Army; Harriette and Carl set up a sting to catch a shady repairman.

Director: John Tracy

Writer: David W. Duclon

Urkel develops hiccups after being robbed.

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Writer: Felicia D. Henderson

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

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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Hariette loses her job to automation, forcing the family into austerity measures while Carl stews over the family debts.

Director: James O'Keefe

Writer: Robert Blair

Self-proclaimed handyman Carl decides to install a shower in Mother Winslow's quarters while she's out of town.

Director: John Bowab

Writer: Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

After an escalating spat with his father, grounded Eddie escapes from the house to keep a date, and Harriette must mediate a father-son feud when Carl gets tired of Eddie's attitude and Eddie threatens to move out.

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Writer: Jose Rivera

Rachel and the kids recall how Eddie took credit for a story written by Steve, and how Carl shared his glory with Lt. Murtagh.

Director: Rich Correll

Writer: David W. Duclon

In a dream, Carl and Steve duel over a compost heap as Old West characters Carl and Two-Gun Urkel - the most annoying gunslinger in the West.

Director: Rich Correll

Writer: Pamela Eells, Sally Lapiduss

Rachel reluctantly hires a loudmouthed, pushy Harriette to help at the restaurant; and Urkel bets the ranch on Carl's cutthroat poker game at home with the guys.

Director: John Tracy

Writer: N/A