Family Matters: Season 9
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Family Matters Season 8.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Out With the Old
Sep 19, 1997 · 22 min
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.
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Sep 26, 1997 · 22 min
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
Dumb Belle of the Ball
Oct 3, 1997 · 22 min
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
Drinking and Jiving
Oct 10, 1997 · 22 min
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 an
Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
Oct 17, 1997 · 22 min
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
Oct 24, 1997 · 22 min
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.
Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
Oct 31, 1997 · 22 min
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
Trading Places
Nov 7, 1997 · 22 min
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.
A Pain in Harassment
Nov 28, 1997 · 22 min
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.
Original Gangsta Dawg
Dec 5, 1997 · 22 min
Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
Deck the Malls
Dec 19, 1997 · 22 min
Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
Grill of My Dreams
Jan 9, 1998 · 22 min
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.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Jan 16, 1998 · 22 min
Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
Crazy for You
Jan 23, 1998 · 22 min
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 ri
Crazier for You
Jan 30, 1998 · 22 min
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 o
Whose Man Is It Anyway?
Jun 5, 1998 · 22 min
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.
Polkapalooza
Jun 12, 1998 · 22 min
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.
Throw Urkel From the Train
Jun 19, 1998 · 22 min
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
Don't Make Me Over
Jun 26, 1998 · 22 min
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
Pop Goes the Question
Jul 3, 1998 · 22 min
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
Lost in Space (1)
Jul 10, 1998 · 23 min
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
Lost in Space (2)
Jul 17, 1998 · 23 min
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.