Episode guide
Family Matters: Season 2
25 episodes · premiered Sep 21, 1990
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- Episode 1: Rachel's Place Sep 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.
- Episode 2: Torn Between Two Lovers Sep 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.
- Episode 3: Marriage 101 Oct 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.
- Episode 4: Flashpants Oct 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.
- Episode 5: The Crash Course Oct 19, 1990 · 24m Eddie crashes the car through the front of the house while trying to impress his girlfriend.
- Episode 6: Boxcar Blues Oct 26, 1990 · 24m Carl gets trapped inside a railroad boxcar with Steve and a cargo of cattle.
- Episode 7: Dog Day Halloween Nov 2, 1990 · 24m Steve and Laura are held hostage during a Halloween bank robbery.
- Episode 8: Cousin Urkel Nov 9, 1990 · 24m Steve's cousin from Biloxi sets out to sweep Eddie off his feet.
- Episode 9: Dedicated to the One I Love Nov 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…
- Episode 10: The Science Project Nov 23, 1990 · 24m Everyone vies to be partners with budding scientist Steve, who teams up with Laura for a science project - an A-bomb.
- Episode 11: Requiem for an Urkel Dec 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.
- Episode 12: Fast Eddie Winslow Dec 14, 1990 · 24m Eddie is cornered by a tough pool hustler.
- Episode 13: Have Yourself a Very Winslow Christmas Dec 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…
- Episode 14: Ice Station Winslow Jan 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.
- Episode 15: Son Jan 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…
- Episode 16: Do the Right Thing Jan 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.
- Episode 17: High Hopes Feb 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.
- Episode 18: Life of the Party Feb 8, 1991 · 24m At a rooftop party, some kids spike Steve's punch, and Rachel must rescue him from a ledge.
- Episode 19: Busted Feb 15, 1991 · 24m When Eddie cracks up the family car, Steve suggests raising repair money at an illegal gambling hangout.
- Episode 20: Fight the Good Fight Feb 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.
- Episode 21: Taking Credit Mar 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.
- Episode 22: Finding the Words Mar 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.
- Episode 23: Skip to My Lieu Apr 5, 1991 · 24m Carl senses a promotion if he can help Lt. Murtagh get a date with Rachel.
- Episode 24: The Good the Bad and the Urkel Apr 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.
- Episode 25: I Should Have Done Something Apr 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…