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Family Matters - S01E13 - Man's Best Friend
 

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Man's Best Friend

 
Carl has a rule he intends to enforce not pets in the house until he meets a big, playful puppy who follows the kids home from school.
 
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Family Matters / S01E13 : Man's Best Friend
Season 1, Episode 13 | Aired on January 5, 1990 | TV-G | 25 min. | CBS
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EPISODES
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  • Family Matters - Episode 1 - The Mama Who Came to Dinner
    Episode 1
    The Mama Who Came to Dinner
  • Family Matters - Episode 2 - Two-Income Family
    Episode 2
    Two-Income Family
  • Family Matters - Episode 3 - Short Story
    Episode 3
    Short Story
  • Family Matters - Episode 4 - Rachel's First Date
    Episode 4
    Rachel's First Date
  • Family Matters - Episode 5 - Straight A's
    Episode 5
    Straight A's
  • Family Matters - Episode 6 - Basketball Blues
    Episode 6
    Basketball Blues
  • Family Matters - Episode 7 - Body Damage
    Episode 7
    Body Damage
  • Family Matters - Episode 8 - Mr. Badwrench
    Episode 8
    Mr. Badwrench
  • Family Matters - Episode 9 - Stake-Out
    Episode 9
    Stake-Out
  • Family Matters - Episode 10 - False Arrest
    Episode 10
    False Arrest
  • Family Matters - Episode 11 - The Quilt
    Episode 11
    The Quilt
  • Family Matters - Episode 12 - Laura's First Date
    Episode 12
    Laura's First Date
  • Family Matters - Episode 13 - Man's Best Friend
    Episode 13
    Man's Best Friend
  • Family Matters - Episode 14 - Baker's Dozens
    Episode 14
    Baker's Dozens
  • Family Matters - Episode 15 - The Big Reunion
    Episode 15
    The Big Reunion
  • Family Matters - Episode 16 - The Party
    Episode 16
    The Party
  • Family Matters - Episode 17 - The Big Fix
    Episode 17
    The Big Fix
  • Family Matters - Episode 18 - Sitting Pretty
    Episode 18
    Sitting Pretty
  • Family Matters - Episode 19 - In a Jam
    Episode 19
    In a Jam
  • Family Matters - Episode 20 - The Candidate
    Episode 20
    The Candidate
  • Family Matters - Episode 21 - Bowl Me Over
    Episode 21
    Bowl Me Over
  • Family Matters - Episode 22 - Rock Video
    Episode 22
    Rock Video

Family Matters season 1 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Steve Urkel visits the Winslow house to ask Laura out, but she firmly rejects him. The family is surprised by a puppy, but Carl's reluctance due to a strict no-pets rule leads to debate. Eventually, Carl agrees to keep the puppy, named Mickey, after reflecting on his childhood dog. However, Mickey's mischievous nature and destructive behavior strain the family. Realizing Mickey needs more space and freedom, they find him a new home in the countryside. In a humorous twist, Urkel gifts the family an ant farm, which quickly leads to chaos.

Full Episode S01E13 Recap

### Scene 1: Urkel's Arrival and Laura's Rejection - Steve Urkel enters the Winslow house unannounced, seeking Laura. - He attempts to ask Laura out for Saturday, but she bluntly refuses, saying she's busy and not interested in him. ### Scene 2: The Surprise Puppy - Harriette and Aunt Rachel surprise Laura with a puppy they found. - Despite initial reluctance due to Carl’s rule against pets, Harriette agrees to discuss keeping the puppy with Carl. ### Scene 3: Carl's Bad Day and The Hidden Dog - Carl returns home, frustrated from a bad day at work. - The family scrambles to hide the puppy from Carl, who remains unaware of the new addition. ### Scene 4: Carl Discovers the Dog - Carl eventually discovers the dog and is initially resistant to keeping it. - After a heartfelt story about his childhood dog, he reluctantly agrees to let the family keep the puppy, under the condition that they take full responsibility. ### Scene 5: Mickey's Mischievous Behavior - The family starts to struggle with Mickey’s mischievous and destructive behavior. - Mickey's antics include ruining homework, eating clothes, and causing general chaos. ### Scene 6: Decision to Find Mickey a New Home - The family collectively decides that Mickey needs a more suitable home due to his active nature. - Carl, though attached, agrees and finds Mickey a new home in the countryside. ### Scene 7: Mickey's Departure and Steve's Ant Farm Gift - Carl emotionally says goodbye to Mickey as he leaves for his new home. - Steve Urkel, attempting to fill the pet void, gifts the Winslows an ant farm, leading to a comical end as the ants escape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Steve Urkel enter the Winslow house unannounced?

He says if he knocked, nobody would let him in.

What is Laura's response to Urkel asking her out?

She refuses, saying she's busy and will never go out with him.

What surprise do Harriette and Aunt Rachel have for Laura?

They surprise her with a puppy they found.

What is Carl's rule about pets in the house?

No animals in the house unless they're in a bowl, a cage, or a roasting pan.

How does the family react to Carl's initial refusal to keep the dog?

They are disappointed but understand his reluctance due to his childhood experience with a pet.

What changes Carl's mind about keeping the dog?

After a heartfelt discussion about the benefits of having a pet, he agrees to keep the dog under certain conditions.

What problems does the dog, Mickey, cause in the house?

Mickey is mischievous and destructive, ruining homework, clothes, and causing general chaos.

How does the family decide to handle Mickey's behavior?

They agree that Mickey needs a new home that suits his active nature.

What emotional moment occurs with Carl and Mickey?

Carl says a heartfelt goodbye to Mickey as he leaves for his new home.

What comical gift does Steve Urkel bring to the Winslows after Mickey leaves?

He brings them an ant farm, but the ants escape, causing chaos.

 
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