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Season 9

Season 9

1997
22 Episodes

Episodes

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1. Out With the Old

Sep 19, 1997
30 min
9.5

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.

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2. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

Sep 26, 1997
30 min
8.0

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

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3. Dumb Belle of the Ball

Oct 3, 1997
30 min
8.5

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

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4. Drinking and Jiving

Oct 10, 1997
30 min
9.0

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.

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5. Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?

Oct 17, 1997
30 min
9.0

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

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6. A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read

Oct 24, 1997
30 min
10.0

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.

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7. Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone

Oct 31, 1997
30 min
10.0

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.

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8. Trading Places

Nov 7, 1997
30 min
10.0

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.

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9. A Pain in Harassment

Nov 28, 1997
30 min
10.0

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.

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10. Original Gangsta Dawg

Dec 5, 1997
30 min
10.0

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

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11. Deck the Malls

Dec 19, 1997
22 min
10.0

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

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12. Grill of My Dreams

Jan 9, 1998
30 min
10.0

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.

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13. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Jan 16, 1998
30 min
10.0

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

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14. Crazy for You

Jan 23, 1998
30 min
10.0

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.

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15. Crazier for You

Jan 30, 1998
30 min
10.0

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.

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16. Whose Man Is It Anyway?

Jun 5, 1998
30 min
10.0

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.

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17. Polkapalooza

Jun 12, 1998
30 min
10.0

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.

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18. Throw Urkel From the Train

Jun 19, 1998
30 min
10.0

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

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19. Don't Make Me Over

Jun 26, 1998
30 min
10.0

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

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20. Pop Goes the Question

Jul 3, 1998
30 min
10.0

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

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21. Lost in Space (1)

Jul 10, 1998
30 min
10.0

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

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22. Lost in Space (2)

Jul 17, 1998
30 min
10.0

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.