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Recap / Family Matters S 2 E 8 Cousin Urkel

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  • And There Was Much Rejoicing: After Urkel is sent to live at a relative's house for a few weeks (as the neighbors cool down from the nerd's late-night "serenade" attempt), the Winslows and – if they are to be believed – the neighbors rejoice that they would have two weeks without Urkel coming over.
  • Cycle of Revenge: Eddie and Laura getting back at each other with practical jokes forms the backbone of the plot. Things go too far when they involve the Urkel cousins.
  • Don't Celebrate Just Yet: Just as the Winslows are contemplating a couple of peaceful, Urkel-free weeks ... his southern belle wannabe cousin Myrtle Urkel walks in!
  • Serenade Your Lover: Eddie suggests to Urkel that the way to Laura's heart is with a song. So the nerd does just that: Late at night, and with accordion in hand, he – ahem – belts out Morris Albert's "Feelings."
  • Uncanny Family Resemblance: It seems Steve Urkel and Myrtle Urkel look a lot – and we do mean a lot – alike.

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