Episodes 25

1 Rachel's Place

September 21, 1990

24m

Feeling like a freeloader, Rachel decides to look for a career beyond writing and opens up a diner after Steve accidentally burns down Leroy's.

2 Torn Between Two Lovers

September 28, 1990

24m

Steve develops a crush on Rachel and believes it is reciprocated when she invites him to a candlelight dinner at her restaurant, while Rachel is actually dating her bank's loan officer.

3 Marriage 101

October 5, 1990

24m

For a class project, Laura is "married" to Steve for a day. Meanwhile, one of Carl's sergeants casts his eye on Rachel.

4 Flashpants

October 12, 1990

24m

A braggart with a badge transfers to Carl's division just in time for the precinct's annual dance contest, which Carl and Harriette aim to win by dancing circles around their fierce rival.

5 The Crash Course

October 19, 1990

24m

Eddie crashes the car through the front of the house while trying to impress his girlfriend.

6 Boxcar Blues

October 26, 1990

24m

Carl gets trapped inside a railroad boxcar with Steve and a cargo of cattle.

7 Dog Day Halloween

November 2, 1990

24m

Steve and Laura are held hostage during a Halloween bank robbery.

8 Cousin Urkel

November 9, 1990

24m

Steve's cousin from Biloxi sets out to sweep Eddie off his feet.

9 Dedicated to the One I Love

November 16, 1990

24m

Harriette points out the obvious when seductive neighbor Loretta sets her sights on Carl; and Laura may soon regret steering Steve to a shy young girl when she finds herself jealous of his attentions.

10 The Science Project

November 23, 1990

24m

Everyone vies to be partners with budding scientist Steve, who teams up with Laura for a science project - an A-bomb.

11 Requiem for an Urkel

December 7, 1990

24m

Steve charges like a raging bull to the boxing ring when a bully threatens to pummel any guy who asks Laura out.

12 Fast Eddie Winslow

December 14, 1990

24m

Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.

13 Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas

December 21, 1990

24m

Alone and fending for himself during the holidays, Steve shatters Laura's old fashioned Christmas ornament along with holiday visiting privileges at the Winslows'. Meanwhile, Carl does battle with other shoppers as he searches for a scarce teddy bear for Richie.

14 Ice Station Winslow

January 4, 1991

24m

When Carl, Eddie and Steve go ice fishing at Lake Wannamuck, Carl has a potentially critical accident; and at home, Judy dislikes the fuss made over Richie.

15 Son

January 11, 1991

24m

After an escalating spat with his father, grounded Eddie escapes from the house to keep a date, and Harriette must mediate a father-son feud when Carl gets tired of Eddie's attitude and Eddie threatens to move out.

16 Do the Right Thing

January 18, 1991

24m

Carl finds a diamond bracelet and wrestles with doing the right thing, as does Steve, who holds in his hands the academic fate of his romantic rival Todd, who needs Steve's tutoring skills.

17 High Hopes

February 1, 1991

24m

In a hot-air balloon, Carl tries to overcome his fear of heights. Harriette and Rachel clash over a car won in a contest.

18 Life of the Party

February 8, 1991

24m

At a rooftop party, some kids spike Steve's punch, and Rachel must rescue him from a ledge.

19 Busted

February 15, 1991

24m

When Eddie cracks up the family car, Steve suggests raising repair money at an illegal gambling hangout.

20 Fight the Good Fight

February 22, 1991

24m

Laura is inspired to make a difference by encouraging support for a black-history class, but her efforts fan the flames of racism at school.

21 Taking Credit

March 15, 1991

24m

Rachel and the kids recall how Eddie took credit for a story written by Steve, and how Carl shared his glory with Lt. Murtagh.

22 Finding the Words

March 22, 1991

24m

A charming, mysterious figure, claiming to be a family friend from the past, comes to visit - and turns out to be Harriet and Rachel's long-lost father.

23 Skip to My Lieu

April 5, 1991

24m

Carl senses a promotion if he can help Lt. Murtagh get a date with Rachel.

24 The Good the Bad and the Urkel

April 19, 1991

24m

In a dream, Carl and Steve duel over a compost heap as Old West characters Carl and Two-Gun Urkel - the most annoying gunslinger in the West.

25 I Should Have Done Something

April 26, 1991

24m

Steve schemes to take the reluctant Laura to a hot-ticket concert; Carl takes out his frustrations on the family, unable to shake the memory of a shooting he feels he could have prevented in the aftermath of a hostage case.

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