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Family Matters - S01E21 - Bowl Me Over
 

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Bowl Me Over

 
The men vie with the women in a bowling match and Carl's philosophy about accepting defeat gracefully ends up in the gutter when Hariette aces him out.
 
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Family Matters / S01E21 : Bowl Me Over
Season 1, Episode 21 | Aired on April 13, 1990 | TV-G | 25 min. | CBS
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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 21 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Laura criticizes her school picture, leading to picture exchanges and banter among friends and family. Carl deals with a tough day and Eddie faces defeat in a video game, sparking a discussion on gender equality. The family's bowling outing turns competitive, culminating in a power outage that leaves the winner uncertain. Afterward, they reflect on their behavior and agree to a tie. Carl and Harriette reconcile, acknowledging the importance of equality and understanding in their relationship.

Full Episode S01E21 Recap

### School Picture Exchange - Laura is unhappy with her school picture, criticizing her hair, dress, and smile. - Steve, an admirer of Laura, eagerly exchanges pictures with her. - Eddie, Laura's brother, boasts about his good looks in his picture. ### Carl's Tough Day and Eddie's Video Game Frustration - Carl, the father, comes home after a challenging day at work. - Eddie is upset because Laura beat his high score in "Space Invaders." - Carl talks to Eddie about respecting women's achievements. ### Bowling Alley Showdown - The family decides to go bowling. - Carl and Harriette, the parents, end up in a competitive match. - Steve, an awkward family friend, is distracted by Laura's compliment. - The game intensifies with both men and women aiming to win. ### Power Outage and Aftermath - A power outage occurs, leaving the winner of the bowling match uncertain. - Back home, the family argues over who won. - Grandma intervenes, criticizing their childish behavior. - The family reflects on the pettiness of their competition and decides to call it a tie. ### Carl and Harriette's Reflection - Carl and Harriette discuss the events, with Carl acknowledging his occasional chauvinism. - They agree to a truce and Carl admits he might not have scored a strike. ### Closing Scene - The episode concludes with Carl and Harriette reconciling and joking about the bowling match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Laura unhappy with her school picture?

She dislikes her hair, dress, and smile in the picture.

Who is Steve in relation to Laura?

Steve is an admirer of Laura.

What video game did Laura beat Eddie at?

"Space Invaders."

How does Carl react to Eddie being upset over the video game?

Carl talks to Eddie about respecting women and their achievements.

What activity does the family participate in together?

They go bowling.

What issue does Steve encounter at the bowling alley?

He gets distracted and flustered by Laura's compliment.

What happens at the end of the bowling match?

A power outage occurs, making the outcome of the match unclear.

How does the family resolve their argument over the bowling match?

They decide to call it a tie after Grandma criticizes their behavior.

What realization does Carl come to after the bowling match?

Carl acknowledges his occasional male chauvinism.

What is the final outcome between Carl and Harriette regarding the bowling match?

They agree to a truce and Carl admits he might not have scored a strike.

What lesson does the family learn from the bowling match incident?

They learn the pettiness of their competition and the importance of respecting each other.

Who intervenes during the family's argument at home?

Grandma intervenes and criticizes their childish behavior.

What does Carl promise Harriette at the end of the episode?

Carl promises to keep trying to be an enlightened man.

What physical discomfort does Carl experience after bowling?

Carl has a sore shoulder, possibly from bowling.

How does the episode conclude with Carl and Harriette?

They reconcile and joke about the bowling match, with Harriette offering to help Carl's sore shoulder.

 
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