Family Matters season 1 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Richie reluctantly tries new food at breakfast. The family organizes a garage sale, aiming to buy a VCR. They gather various items, including Grandma's old belongings, but she warns Laura not to sell a special quilt. During the sale, Laura mistakenly sells the quilt. Realizing its sentimental value, she desperately searches for it. Eddie's accidental photograph of the buyer leads them to retrieve the quilt. Grandma shares its history, a treasured family heirloom. The quilt is entrusted to Laura, symbolizing family legacy and responsibility.
Full Episode S01E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What food does Richie initially dislike?
Strained liver with bacon bits.
Why is the family preparing for a garage sale?
To earn enough money to buy a VCR.
What item does Carl refuse to sell at the garage sale?
His old tennis racket and catcher's mitt.
Why does Rachel want to keep her old saxophone?
She plans to brush up on her saxophone skills.
What specific instruction does Grandma give Laura about the garage sale items?
To sell everything except a specific quilt.
How much money does the garage sale initially make?
$3.25.
What significant item does Laura mistakenly sell?
Grandma's precious family quilt.
How does Laura feel after realizing the quilt's significance?
Guilty and determined to find it.
How does the family find the buyer of the quilt?
Through a photo Eddie took during the garage sale.
What is the buyer's initial reaction to selling back the quilt?
She refuses and offers a high price for its return.
How does Laura convince the buyer to return the quilt?
By making a heartfelt plea about the quilt's sentimental value.
What is the historical significance of the quilt?
It traces the family's history back six generations.
Who decides where to keep the quilt after its return?
The family decides to keep it in Laura's room.
What does Grandma plan to add to the quilt?
A special patch after she passes on.
What does Laura promise regarding the quilt?
To never let it out of her sight and pass it on to her daughter.