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Polkapalooza
Family Matters - S9 - E17
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.
Family Matters: Season 9 - 22 Episode s
9x1 - Out With the Old
September 19, 1997
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.
9x2 - They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
September 26, 1997
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
9x3 - Dumb Belle of the Ball
October 3, 1997
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
9x4 - Drinking and Jiving
October 10, 1997
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.
9x5 - Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
October 17, 1997
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
9x6 - A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
October 24, 1997
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.
9x7 - Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
October 31, 1997
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.
9x8 - Trading Places
November 7, 1997
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.
9x9 - A Pain in Harassment
November 28, 1997
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.
9x10 - Original Gangsta Dawg
December 5, 1997
Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
9x11 - Deck the Malls
December 19, 1997
Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
9x12 - Grill of My Dreams
January 9, 1998
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.
9x13 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
January 16, 1998
Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
9x14 - Crazy for You
January 23, 1998
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.
9x15 - Crazier for You
January 30, 1998
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.
9x16 - Whose Man Is It Anyway?
June 5, 1998
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.
9x17 - Polkapalooza
June 12, 1998
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.
9x18 - Throw Urkel From the Train
June 19, 1998
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
9x19 - Don't Make Me Over
June 26, 1998
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
9x20 - Pop Goes the Question
July 3, 1998
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
9x21 - Lost in Space (1)
July 10, 1998
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
9x22 - Lost in Space (2)
July 17, 1998
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.