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Family Matters

The Winslows are a normal enough family except for one thing: their neighbor Steve Urkel. A genius and a klutz, Steve creates some really weird inventions while driving the Winslows insane and nursing an unrequited crush on the Winslows' second child and first daughter Laura.

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Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Winslow
Jaleel White
Steve Urkel
Darius McCrary
Eddie Winslow

Season 9 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Out with the Old

23 mins

Steve is finally fed up with Myra's refusal to let him change the way he looks. In her eyes, she sees him a perfect 10, the way he is. However, he doesn't see it the same way as her. He feels as long as he dated her, he'll still remain a geek with the hitched up pants and squeaky voice. He makes the executive decision to goes through with the makeover despite her pleading. He even takes speaking lessons from his doctor and the deep voice Sheila. On the night of the kissing contest held by the sorority, Laura wages high for Stefan, but loses the bet to one of her sorority sisters. Greta is the next to bet for Eddie, but she loses to her rival, Myrtle. Finally, Steve shows up in his new look, a green buttoned down shirt, with black slacks reaching to his ankles, new black shoes, no suspenders and oval silver rimmed glasses. He spoke with his new deep voice. While many girls bet for Steve, Laura is impressed by his new look, wins the bet and they share a kiss. Meanwhile, Carl is jealous of Harriette's high promotion that he ends up a second job being a moonlight parker.

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Awards

  • 1996 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Special Visual Effects - nominated
  • 1991 - Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series - winner
  • 1991 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Supporting or Re-Occurring Role for a TV Series - nominated
  • 1991 - Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series - nominated

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