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Family Matters - S01E09 - Stake-Out
 

Watch Family Matters season 1 episode 9 Online

Stake-Out

 
After Carl is on an all-night stakeout with his attractive new partner, Harriette finds a room key to Louie's Love Grotto in his pocket.
 
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Family Matters / S01E09 : Stake-Out
Season 1, Episode 9 | Aired on November 24, 1989 | 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
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    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
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    Sitting Pretty
  • Family Matters - Episode 19 - In a Jam
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    In a Jam
  • Family Matters - Episode 20 - The Candidate
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    The Candidate
  • Family Matters - Episode 21 - Bowl Me Over
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    Bowl Me Over
  • Family Matters - Episode 22 - Rock Video
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Family Matters season 1 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Carl Winslow, skeptical of his new policewoman partner Vanessa, changes his mind after she proves her competence. Meanwhile, his wife Harriette, influenced by his changed behavior and finding a motel key, suspects an affair. The family confronts Carl during a stakeout at the motel, only to discover it's part of an undercover operation. After realizing the misunderstanding and thwarting a criminal exchange with Carl's mother's help, Carl and Harriette reconcile, acknowledging the comedic mix-up.

Full Episode S01E09 Recap

### Scene 1: The Winslow Home - Living Room - Carl Winslow and his daughter discuss '60s dance music, including the twist, invented by Chubby Checker. - Carl's wife, Harriette, enters, and Carl shares that his partner, Burt, has left the police force to pursue a dream in Hollywood. - Carl expresses reservations about his new partner, Vanessa, particularly because she's a woman and he doubts her capabilities as a police officer. ### Scene 2: The Winslow Home - Kitchen - Harriette, Rachel, and Carl's mother discuss Carl's views on women in the police force. - Carl returns home, praising his new partner Vanessa's competence after a successful liquor store holdup intervention. - Vanessa arrives to pick up Carl for bowling, impressing the family with her punctuality and fitness. ### Scene 3: Stakeout Preparation - Carl is seen preparing for a stakeout, taking extra care with his appearance, indicating an interest in impressing Vanessa. - His family notices this change and discusses their concerns and suspicions about Vanessa's influence on Carl. ### Scene 4: The Stakeout - Carl and Vanessa are on a stakeout in a motel, which is a part of their undercover operation. - Harriette, suspicious of Carl's fidelity, arrives at the motel with other family members, mistakenly thinking Carl is having an affair with Vanessa. - The situation escalates when the criminals arrive for a diamond exchange, and Carl's mother intervenes, using a jujitsu move on one of the criminals. ### Scene 5: The Winslow Home - Post-Stakeout - The family reflects on the night's events, realizing their mistake in doubting Carl's professionalism. - Carl returns home, and he and Harriette reconcile, acknowledging the misunderstanding. - The episode ends with Carl and Harriette jokingly considering a visit to Louie's Love Grotto, where the stakeout occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Carl Winslow's partner Burt leave the police force?

Burt left to pursue his dream of writing a screenplay in Hollywood.

Who is Carl Winslow's new partner?

His new partner is Vanessa Greer, a policewoman.

What are some of the reservations Carl has about his new partner Vanessa?

Carl is initially skeptical about Vanessa being a woman, doubting her ability to back him up in dangerous situations.

How does Carl's opinion of Vanessa change after their first assignment?

After successfully handling a liquor-store holdup together, Carl's opinion improves, and he starts to believe she will work out fine.

What causes Harriette Winslow to suspect Carl of infidelity?

Harriette becomes suspicious after noticing Carl's changed behavior and extra care in his appearance, and finding a motel key.

What is the true nature of Carl and Vanessa's visit to the motel?

They are on a stakeout as part of an undercover operation to catch criminals in a diamond exchange.

How does Carl's mother contribute to the sting operation at the motel?

She uses a jujitsu move on one of the criminals, helping to secure the situation.

What is the family's reaction after understanding the real situation at the motel?

They realize their mistake in doubting Carl and feel embarrassed about jumping to conclusions.

How do Carl and Harriette resolve their misunderstanding at the end of the episode?

They reconcile, with Carl reassuring Harriette of his love and fidelity, and they jokingly consider visiting Louie's Love Grotto for fun.

 
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