

Wanting his friend to stay out of trouble, Steve takes the fall. He would later regret not heeding her advice when he loses control, and crashes it into the front of the house. Just as Charlie and his wife are about to forfeit, Carl mentions that he wants to settle for a tie (which is proven to be against the rules), and Harriette tells Carl she's proud of him for being a good sport.Īfter failing his driving test (due to Carl shaking him up in a practice test the day before), an unlicensed Eddie (in order to save face in front of his girlfriend Jolene) takes the family car against Laura's admonition to do the right thing and tell his girlfriend the truth. At the same time, Charlie trips over a chair and hurts his ankle leaving both in pain.

He and Charlie tie for the win, however, right before the dance-off, he hurts his back again while bowing. He hurts his back while practicing, and heals just in time for the contest. Charlie Carnellie, an egotistical fellow officer. While Laura is enlightened, Carl gets the hint and promises to do better.Ĭarl and Harriette enter the precinct's annual dance contest, but find themselves challenged by Sgt. This deeply concerns her and angers both Rachel and Estelle. This is because Carl had been taking her for granted and was paying less romantic attention to her as of late. Laura learns that Harriette is actually envious of the attention Steve had been showing her. When she goes to Harriette for advice in getting him to leave her alone, her mother reprimands her ungrateful behavior towards Steve. Steve goes the extra mile to be a good husband, but an exasperated Laura sends him home at once. Steve is paired with Laura in a class assignment about marriage. That is until he realizes that he must remain true to his love for Laura. Steve's thrilled when he thinks Rachel-who's actually dating a loan officer also named Steve-has a crush on him. However, Estelle comes up with the funds needed, and Rachel's Place has its grand opening a while later. She asks Carl and Harriette to help obtain the funds, but because Carl invested $5,000 on a stock (which has since gone down), they realize they don't have enough money. See also: List of Family Matters episodes No.Īfter Steve accidentally burns down Leroy's, the local teen hangout, Rachel, with Steve's help, wants to open up her own diner and call it Rachel's Place.
