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- Season 2 overviewSep 21, 1990-Apr 26, 199125 episodesSeason 2 episodes1. Rachel's Place Sep 21, 1990
- Rachel plans to open a restaurant when the local burger hangout burns down.
- 2. Torn Between Two Lovers Sep 21, 1990
- Rachel surprises Steve with an invitation to a candlelight dinner at her restaurant.
- 3. Marriage 101 Sep 28, 1990
- Steve and Laura (Jaleel White, Kellie Shanygne Williams) get married in a class project.
- 4. Flashpants Oct 5, 1990
- Carl plans to dance circles around a fierce rival at an upcoming contest.
- 5. The Crash Course Oct 12, 1990
- Steve takes the blame when Eddie crashes the car into the house.
- 6. Boxcar Blues Oct 19, 1990
- Carl (Reginald VelJohnson) is trapped inside a railroad boxcar with Steve (Jaleel White).
- 7. Dog Day Halloween Oct 26, 1990
- Carl must save Steve and Laura, who have been taken hostage during a Halloween robbery.
- 8. Cousin Urkel Nov 2, 1990
- Steve's cousin, the Belle of Biloxi, sets out to win Eddie's love.
- 9. Dedicated to the One I Love Nov 9, 1990
- Loretta, has her eyes on Carl; Laura is jealous of Steve's attention to another.
- 10. The Science Project Nov 16, 1990
- The unlikely pair of Steve and Laura teams up on a science project.
- 11. Requiem for an Urkel Nov 23, 1990
- Steve amazes everyone when he stands up to a bully in school.
- 12. Fast Eddie Winslow Nov 30, 1990
- Eddie (Darius McCrary) finds himself in a pinch with a hardened pool hustler. With Jaleel White.
- 13. Have Yourself a Merry Winslow Christmas Dec 21, 1990
- Lonely Steve puts his fondest Christmas wish in a note addressed to the Winslows.
- 14. Ice Station Winslow Jan 4, 1991
- Carl contends with Lake Wannamuck's frigid waters while on an ice fishing trip.
- 15. Son Jan 11, 1991
- Eddie's (Darius McCrary) fight with his father (Reginald VelJohnson) disturbs the whole family.
- 16. Do the Right Thing Jan 14, 1991
- Steve questions tutoring a basketball player that Laura likes.
- 17. High Hopes Feb 5, 1991
- Steve tries to lend a hand when Carl is determined to overcome his fear of heights.
- 18. Life of the Party Feb 8, 1991
- Aunt Rachel rescues Steve when his punch is spiked at a party.
- 19. Busted Feb 15, 1991
- Steve and Eddie visit a gambling hangout to raise money after Eddie wrecks the family car.
- 20. Fight the Good Fight Feb 22, 1991
- Laura starts a campaign to have a black history course taught at her school.
- 21. Taking Credit Mar 15, 1991
- Steve and Carl both learn a lesson about when to take credit for their achievements.
- 22. Finding the Words Mar 22, 1991
- The unexpected visit of a mysterious person from Harriette's past leaves Carl speechless.
- 23. Skip to My Lieu Apr 1, 1991
- Steve tells anyone who will listen that he plans to go steady with Laura.
- 24. The Good, the Bad, and the Urkel Apr 25, 1991
- Carl dreams that he is facing Two-Gun Urkel, the most annoying gunslinger in the West.
- 25. I Should Have Done Something Apr 26, 1991
- Steve schemes to take Laura to a concert; Carl regrets the results of a hostage case.
The second season of the Family Matters originally aired on ABC between September 21, 1990, and May 3, 1991. From this season onward, Bryton McClure and Jaleel White are joining the cast in the opening credits.
Watch Family Matters — Season 2 with a subscription on Hulu, Max, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. Policeman Carl Winslow has enough to deal with on the job.
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- September 22, 1989
- Jo Marie Payton
- Cast
- Opening Credits Sequence
- Schedule Changes
- Reception
Trivia
1. Jaleel White is upgraded from recurring cast to series regular. 2. Bryton McClure joins the series regular. 3. Cherie Johnson joins the longest-running series as a recurring member, also Shawn Harrison recurs. 4. Joseph and Julius Wright is no longer in the series.
The following changes are made to the intro compared to Season One. 1. The shot of the Winslow family eating at the kitchen table is cut. 2. Eddie wipes the hood of his car in the family garage. 3. Laura stands behind the counter in her work uniform at Rachel's Place. 4. Richie, now played by Bryton McClure, rides a tricycle into the garage. 5. Ste...
Capitalizing on the success of the TGIF block after its first season, ABC decided to make it all Miller-Boyett shows: Full House, Family Matters and Perfect Strangers would all retain their time slots, but in the 9:30/8:30C slot was the new Going Places, which was axed after one season. The block's new catchy theme song was altered to remove Friday...
Season two was the shows best critically reviewed season and was beloved by fans as well. Critics felt that the second season perfectly balanced the uses of the Urkel character and Winslow family. Acclaim also went to the performances of the younger cast (particularly Jaleel White) as many critics felt they carried the majority the show.
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S2.E2 ∙ Torn Between Two Lovers. Fri, Sep 21, 1990. Rachel opens up Rachel's Place, the new teen hangout (in place of the burned-out Leroy's). She also has her eye on her loan officer, Steve Webster, then begins talking about him around the house.
Adventure Comedy Drama. The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. Creators. William Bickley. Robert L. Boyett. Thomas L. Miller. Stars. Reginald VelJohnson. Jaleel White.
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Sep 21, 1990 · 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. Read More
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