The Best Episodes of Family Matters Season 7

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(134 votes)

   #1 - Little Big Guy

   S7:E19/22/1995

   Urkel and his transformation chamber move in with the Winslows--where he creates havoc by shrinking himself and Carl in an experiment gone awry.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.2/10(134 votes)

   #2 - The Naked and the Nerdy

   S7:E29/29/1995

   Steve and Laura have an accidental encounter in the nude; Harriette unwraps an anniversary gift she thinks is from Carl.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rich Correll

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3. 

   7.1/10(128 votes)

   #3 - Bugged

   S7:E310/13/1995

   Feelings of guilt bug Urkel after he meets a knockout of a fellow insect collector; Harriette's boss annoys Carl and his buddies as a guest at their poker games.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rich Correll

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4. 

   7.0/10(122 votes)

   #4 - Teacher's Pet

   S7:E410/20/1995

   An English class full of hooligans gives substitute teacher Urkel a pain--and an idea on how to get through to his defiant charges.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rich Correll

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5. 

   7.1/10(123 votes)

   #5 - Walking My Baby Back Home

   S7:E510/27/1995

   Greta's dad forbids Eddie to date his daughter--but he welcomes Urkel as her new escort.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Unknown

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   6.8/10(126 votes)

   #6 - She's Back

   S7:E611/3/1995

   Myrtle, Urkel's cousin from Biloxi, squares off with Greta over Eddie's affections.

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Joel Zwick

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7. 

   6.9/10(130 votes)

   #7 - Hot Rods to Heck

   S7:E711/10/1995

   When Laura's emotions go into overdrive for a daredevil drag racer, Urkel challenges him to a high-octane grudge race at the local drag strip.

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.0/10(133 votes)

   #8 - Talk's Cheap

   S7:E811/17/1995

   A family feud erupts on a TV talk show featuring Urkel, Stefan and cousin Myrtle, along with Laura, Eddie, Myra and Waldo.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Unknown

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9. 

   7.4/10(122 votes)

   #9 - Struck By Lightning

   S7:E911/24/1995

   Laura and Myra's friendship turns stormy as they compete for the same job; a rainstorm renders Urkel "a human lightning rod."

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Unknown

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10. 

    6.8/10(124 votes)

    #10 - Best Years of Our Lives

    S7:E1012/8/1995

    Urkel could use some help designing a float for homecoming; and Carl believes he's helping his mom by encouraging her to "slow down."

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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11. 

    7.1/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Fa La La La Laagghh!

    S7:E1112/15/1995

    Carl's bah-humbug attitude toward Urkel's rooftop Christmas decorations changes once he learns that the family could win a decorating contest.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Meg DeLoatch

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    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Meg DeLoatch
12. 

    7.0/10(126 votes)

    #12 - Friendship Cycles

    S7:E121/5/1996

    Carl backpedals on his refusal to teach Urkel to ride a bike when it seems that the clumsy kid might wreck his new car.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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13. 

    7.3/10(123 votes)

    #13 - South of the Border

    S7:E131/12/1996

    Carl, Urkel and Eddie hop a plane for Central America to bust Waldo out of jail; and Harriette talks Laura into a blind date.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Unknown

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14. 

    7.4/10(130 votes)

    #14 - Life in the Fast Lane

    S7:E141/26/1996

    Handyman chores leave Urkel hyped up and hammered out after he inadvertently downs Laura's diet pills, which she's using for a quick trim down.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Greg Garcia

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    Writer:Greg Garcia
15. 

    7.3/10(130 votes)

    #15 - Random Acts of Science

    S7:E152/2/1996

    Teamwork and the transformation chamber give Carl and Urkel an edge against thieving gang members.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:David W. Duclon

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    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:David W. Duclon
16. 

    6.6/10(127 votes)

    #16 - Tips For a Better Life

    S7:E162/9/1996

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

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:David W. Duclon

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    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:David W. Duclon
17. 

    7.1/10(131 votes)

    #17 - Swine Lake

    S7:E172/16/1996

    At a recital, Eddie and Greta's pas de deux from "Swan Lake" is interrupted by an ugly duckling from down south--Myrtle.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Unknown

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18. 

    7.2/10(118 votes)

    #18 - My Big Brother

    S7:E182/23/1996

    Urkel volunteers as a Big Brother to a street kid who harbors a secret about his reading ability.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Unknown

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19. 

    7.4/10(134 votes)

    #19 - Eau de love

    S7:E193/8/1996

    Urkel's love potion prompts a sudden devotion from Laura; airline nightmares plague Carl and Harriette on their second honeymoon.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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20. 

    7.4/10(124 votes)

    #20 - Twinkle Toes Faldo

    S7:E203/15/1996

    Waldo can tap dance with pizzazz but he's a klutz on the basketball court. Elsewhere, Carl is turned down for a loan to pay Laura's tuition to Harvard.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson

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    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson
21. 

    7.1/10(124 votes)

    #21 - Scammed

    S7:E213/29/1996

    Eddie and Waldo fall victim to a scam; Urkel's glue provides Laura with a super facial.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Unknown

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22. 

    7.7/10(137 votes)

    #22 - Dream Date

    S7:E224/26/1996

    The school prom brings one disaster after another for Laura. First her date cancels, then she's paired with the walking disaster Urkel at the dance, where the group Immature performs.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Unknown

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23. 

    7.3/10(124 votes)

    #23 - A Ham is Born

    S7:E235/10/1996

    Carl lands a movie role but feels he's cheating on Harriette when he tries to do a love scene with a starlet.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Unknown

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24. 

    7.7/10(130 votes)

    #24 - Send in the Clone

    S7:E245/17/1996

    Urkel discovers that "I can clone stuff!"--which means double trouble for the Winslows.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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