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Rachel's Place

9/21/90

Rachel's Place

Episode 1

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, September 21, 1990.

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.

Torn Between Two Lovers

9/28/90

Torn Between Two Lovers

Episode 2

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, September 28, 1990.

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.

Marriage 101

10/5/90

Marriage 101

Episode 3

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, October 5, 1990.

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

Flashpants

10/12/90

Flashpants

Episode 4

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, October 12, 1990.

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

The Crash Course

10/19/90

The Crash Course

Episode 5

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, October 19, 1990.

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

Boxcar Blues

10/26/90

Boxcar Blues

Episode 6

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, October 26, 1990.

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

Dog Day Halloween

11/2/90

Dog Day Halloween

Episode 7

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, November 2, 1990.

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

Cousin Urkel

11/9/90

Cousin Urkel

Episode 8

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, November 9, 1990.

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

Dedicated to the One I Love

11/16/90

Dedicated to the One I Love

Episode 9

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, November 16, 1990.

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.

The Science Project

11/23/90

The Science Project

Episode 10

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, November 23, 1990.

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

Requiem for an Urkel

12/7/90

Requiem for an Urkel

Episode 11

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, December 7, 1990.

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

Fast Eddie Winslow

12/14/90

Fast Eddie Winslow

Episode 12

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, December 14, 1990.

Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.

Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas

12/21/90

Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas

Episode 13

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, December 21, 1990.

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.

Ice Station Winslow

1/4/91

Ice Station Winslow

Episode 14

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, January 4, 1991.

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.

Son

1/11/91

Son

Episode 15

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, January 11, 1991.

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.

Do the Right Thing

1/18/91

Do the Right Thing

Episode 16

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, January 18, 1991.

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.

High Hopes

2/1/91

High Hopes

Episode 17

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, February 1, 1991.

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

Life of the Party

2/8/91

Life of the Party

Episode 18

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, February 8, 1991.

At a rooftop party, some kids spike Steve's punch; and Rachel must talk him down from the ledge.

Busted

2/15/91

Busted

Episode 19

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, February 15, 1991.

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

Fight the Good Fight

2/22/91

Fight the Good Fight

Episode 20

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, February 22, 1991.

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.

Taking Credit

3/15/91

Taking Credit

Episode 21

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, March 15, 1991.

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

Finding the Words

3/22/91

Finding the Words

Episode 22

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, March 22, 1991.

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.

Skip to My Lieu

4/5/91

Skip to My Lieu

Episode 23

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, April 5, 1991.

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

The Good the Bad and the Urkel

4/19/91

The Good the Bad and the Urkel

Episode 24

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, April 19, 1991.

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.

I Should Have Done Something

4/26/91

I Should Have Done Something

Episode 25

Runtime : 30 minutes

This episode aired from Friday, April 26, 1991.

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.