Do the Urkel

[@brettkoeshall2325]

Urkel sure does bring back childhood memories.

[@gloriasmith3017]

Right. I can still picture in my mind watching on Friday after Full House..ABC #TGIF #90's

[@kachoo2135]

Steve Urkel was mighty talented

[@andrewilson1768]

Those were the good days

[@macturtle4904]

💯👍🏿👍🏿

[@jimzielinski7501]

Emobd

[@MyPittieChevy817]

Ooohhhhh the 90’s, “I’ll teach them and they instantly know every step” dance sequences!! 😂

[@missionebby2]

Right 😂🤣😂🤣

[@justincoleman3805]

Musicals existed long before the 90’s.

[@englishatheart]

'90s

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

The 90’s. Just like you said! ❤️

[@MyPittieChevy817]

@@englishatheart 🤣🤣🤣WOW

[@Crasher1982]

If you grew up in the 90's, as I did, Urkel was CRUSHING IT. Man, do I miss Urkel.

[@kriegermaria9923]

Who doesnt haha i Miss over stuff From the 90s and 80s aswell

[@Crasher1982]

@@kriegermaria9923 yep!

[@michaelvanderkley1]

How was he crushing it? What a silly comment and a hugely played out word.

[@Crasher1982]

@@michaelvanderkley1 One of the best known, famous and funny characters of the 90's. That's how. :)

[@kriegermaria9923]

@@michaelvanderkley1 he was the Definition of swag be it as myrtle Steve or Stefan he could like vom carrey Robin williams Eddie Murphy am bundy and Jamie fox Carey ans role sucessfull he played Multi chara Eddie Murphys did doubke roles aswell in norbit coming to america prinz zamunda thats what you Call Comedy Talent he crushed it big means in modern solang he rocked it

[@youcantseeme0015]

Funny how everyone knew how to do the dance in a matter of seconds

[@thykingdomcomethywillbedon9359]

youcantseeme0015 I said that back then lol

[@lisajackson2329]

youcantseeme0015 This was reheared already....

[@cheryldebance5580]

0trinadadvyplso

[@kamstv6590]

Lmao

[@reeceramirez6175]

It took me a month to learn the macerena and to do it correctly

[@kencornia3333]

Jaleel White as Steve Urkel in Family Matters is the perfect example of the perfect actor, in the perfect role, in the perfect sitcom, at the perfect time!

[@justincoleman3805]

Way too many commas.

[@brianrichardson7039]

After the producers found out that Alex P Keaton, played by Michael J Fox, did not work well with audiences, they replaced him with Jaleel White as Steve Urkel....

[@macturtle4904]

@@brianrichardson7039 🤣🤦🏿‍♂️😂

[@KwizMatix]

Family Ties Though??? 😳🤣🤣🤣

[@evelynbeveraggi8724]

Actor Michael j Fox was such a brilliant comical actor, great in family ties, Spin city, & of course those awesome movies he made...I applaud him.

[@andrewtodaro2874]

If it wasn’t for Jaleel White’s performance as Steve Urkel, the show would never have lasted 9 seasons! Before Big Bang Theory, there was Urkel!

[@justsayin991]

You are soooo right!

[@CDHfilms]

If it wasn't for Urkel PERIOD nerds today wouldn't have the respect, they deserve. He's a hero!

[@andrewtodaro2874]

@@CDHfilms exactly! Urkel made nerds cool!

[@OREGINALLION]

Yeah the other cast members hated that he became the star of the show

[@OREGINALLION]

@@CDHfilms well before him it was screech on saved by the bell. I hated both of them lol

[@jonken19]

This was so corny but I loved it

[@most-mh-hated5079]

Lollz

[@nathansaintus9927]

It was the 90s so some things you find corny now were funny back then.

[@valarmorghulis3773]

Corny things were in back then

[@pimps1986]

That dance looks fun as hell. I need to learn that dance...lol.

[@rodrigobarba930]

@PJR Cuz LOL what the heck???? LOL!!!!

[@caryinsheppard8003]

Same!

[@eleanc9675]

Me too

[@wonderwoman5732]

It's easy

[@thegreatest8112]

I did this in the club and i left with 3 ladies. The urkel works

[@sob4844]

And then you woke up

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

the greatest 😂😂😂

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

S O'B 😂😂😂

[@thegreatest8112]

S O'B and then i realized one of em was your sister

[@sob4844]

I'm an only child, so you really must've been dreaming up a nice lil fantasy world

[@ThrifterGuy]

Talk about ceasing and opportunity. Urkel was supposed to be on one episode and he stole the show. They had no choice but to write him into the show permanently. One of the best characters of all time.

[@olliethepizzaguy]

This is why more people eventually knew this show as "Urkel" than as "Family Matters." 😂 And then he did that great cameo on Step By Step where he did this dance again, doing crossover cameos before crossovers were a thing. This episode basically got me over my fear of going to school dances and inspired me to start learning how to dance. Dancing became a passion and a talent I didn't even know I had. Forever grateful for this actor, this character, and especially this scene. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@countrymusic30]

Why don't they do shows like this anymore

[@checkthemikecrophone9050]

Mrsean Stevenson because media doesn’t want us as people to see positive funny shows they rather fill us with violence and senseless messages

[@lisajackson2329]

Mrsean Stevenson I know right love and togetherness gone out the window

[@Asmodeus_Dyke]

Did u watch the vid. Was cringe as

[@deadpool330]

Mrsean Stevenson I want to start watching family matters

[@deadpool330]

squatting_slav thats what now and days kids would say

[@rocketcat9897]

It's 2022 and it popped up in my feed to watch. Still funny as heck gave me a good laugh when I needed it the most.

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

If you were raised in the 90’s, this was huge! Come on TGIF!

[@DrineThePoet]

Nostalgia

[@englishatheart]

'90s*

[@rickyevans2697]

Step by step, Boy meets world, Family matters, hanging with mr cooper….man, TGIF was ‘da bomb’ back in the day!!!

[@valariesparks5253]

I miss TGIF 😢

[@valariesparks5253]

@@rickyevans2697 YES! Those were my other favorite shows too 📺

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"What'tchu gonna do, Willy?" "I'ma get Urkel." "Why?" "He humiliated me." "... By knowin' how to dance?"

[@rosiepestel7836]

True

[@hansolo631]

Willie is America's nightmare, young, black, and don't give a fucc

[@marckempe2143]

First, just because he’s getting attention by dancing with the girls doesn’t mean you’re standing in humiliation. Second, if Steve Urkel can humiliate you, then it probably didn’t take much effort.

[@valariesparks5253]

I LOVE FAMILY MATTERS! I always watch it on Fridays. Miss that show 📺😄 Steve Urkel is so funny 😆

[@GiveHerFlowers]

TGIF❤❤❤

[@JohannaNazareen1225]

I love how they showed how frienship evolves in that show. And that you dont need to be the most popular kid at school to be cool.

[@scorpio6593]

It takes a Damned good actor to play a part like Steve Urkel so well, Jaleel made that show and without him it wouldn't have worked! Seeing him switch from Steve to Stefan showed how versatile he is as an actor and I don't know why he hasn't made more of a name for himself since then!?

[@raymcintire3306]

That's Typical TV Producers for you. When they outgrow a Part, the Show is outgrown. That's their Stance on TV in General. They look more at "Ratings" than anything. 👎🏻😡👎🏻

[@paul16451]

Oh don't feel bad for Jaleel, he is doing plenty well for himself. He voiced lots of animated characters including Sonic the Hedgehog and has a great many cameos in other shows, as well as doing several web series.

[@ghanasoul]

ABC worked this brotha. He was EVERYWHERE: guest shots on other shows, doll, cereal, board game. My question for the execs at ABC, when “Family Matters” wrapped and they made their money off of Jaleel, why didn’t they try to create a new project for him showcasing his talents as an adult actor??? Where were they then?

[@kevinjackson7539]

The ratings dropped at the end like most shows and people grew tired of the character. I'm sure he was also tired of playing that role and probably turned down any project that was even remotely similar.

[@sheritadavis9228]

@@kevinjackson7539 correct he later expressed he disdain of the character

[@lustthomas6033]

he was type cast....

[@LusterThomas]

Typecast, pigeon hold,you name it.

[@edwardgaines6561]

You forgot to mention Jaleel White also did the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in those cartoons!

[@raymcintire3306]

Sad thing of what happened to "Myrah". Although it's been a while..R.I.P. Young Lady. 🇺🇸

[@joegaito702]

Family matters always a classic to watch really enjoy and appreciate you guys thanks for the memories take care. Joe

[@quaintancemotley2875]

That Urkel dance is fun and easy to learn.

[@mjking9019]

Oh I remember this episode! Such an iconic character and dance.

[@tracyevans9162]

I saw Steve Urkel do the Urkel Dance on Step by Step before I started watching Family Matters. There was a Family Matters episode that ended with Steve taking off through the Winslow roof with his jet pack. The Season 1 episode 2 of Step by Step began with all of the Fosters and Lamberts in their backyard having a family barbecue when Steve Urkel crash landed in their backyard with his jet pack.

[@jaredhamilton425]

I really have to question how Urkel was such an outcast with moments like these?

[@BelmontClan]

Because he had 15 minutes of fame and than tripped over something the next day and was a pariah again. But remember he was smart enough to find his cool gene and multiply it 100 times to turn him into Stefan- impress Laura and win her, afterwards when her sensibilities changed and she saw what Steve was like she chose Steve. He was after all a generous gentle genius. And he had essentially battered down Laura’s defensives and was friend zoned by her intentionally. Unrequited love for so very long.

[@flovonnejohnson707]

I mean it does happen..... For example: I was one of 4 black kids at my school and there was this group of 6 kids that teased me constantly. At my school during black history month all the students would get a different black person they had to research and do a speech as if we're them, Dressed up and everything. One black history month i dressed as martin luther king JR and for the whole day they treated me like we were the closest friends. We played together and ate lunch together. It was great. And then the next day they went right back to teasing and bullying me like the day before never happened.i never knew why lol and it was weird because they would have moments of being really sweet.i got stung by a bee (which im allergic to) and they all went after the bee while one of the girls walked with me tonthe nurse as another ran ahead to alert the nurse that we were coming. Same with twisting my ankle, one of the boys gave me a piggy back ride to the nurse or that they were the ones who defended me from teachers who tried to stop me from praying over my own food lol They were my bullies yet they were always doing stuff like that too. Plus they loved my mom. By highschool we were cool though 😄

[@viviankate7240]

@@BelmontClan I always thought "pariah" was a Malay/indian word. Till i realized is in the Oxford dictionary. All this time, i seriously thought is a Malaysian word but we pronounced it as "Bariah" 😂

[@inmyownwords9798]

A young Larenz Tate, Laura in her blazer & Cherrie Johnson.. childhood favs

[@WolfDaddy420]

No sweat, my pet!🤣A sincerely heartfelt thank you kindly to Family Matters along with all of the other good ol' TV shows from back in the day for some seriously great memories and while I'm at it God bless Steve Urkel and the rest of the old-school nerds out there including myself because no matter what kind of bigger, badder and arguably cooler man that I eventually evolved into becoming as far as sex, drugs, rock and roll, style of dress, attitude and all of the other surface bullshit that we pick up as we make our way through this life I am still always gonna be that goofy clumsy brainy bookworm kid with the ridiculously thick Coke bottle glasses on the inside, regardless...✌🏼

[@MsBerryVeryMuch]

💯👏🏾 this is so sweet thank you for sharing

[@olliethepizzaguy]

His character made you believe such an evolution was POSSIBLE, you know? That we could be who we are and at times be better than who we are. We could become a better version of ourselves if we wanted to, but also that sometimes just being ourselves really is the best thing to do because it gives other people the freedom to do the same.

[@Guy-mx4fb]

Media doesn't want positive fun shows like this anymore, they want us fighting each other instead of just showing quality shows. I'm glad i grew up in 90s watching these, full house, perfect strangers, boy meets world and TGIF

[@thecloudywolf9237]

Amen to that

[@BelmontClan]

Don’t forget Step by Step

[@tigertony7724]

I can cry good time.

[@newageBoundhippie]

I so want to see a sequel show with Steve & Laura raising their kids...and bring this back when Steve chaperones his kids' school dance

[@edwardgaines6561]

Bro no, just no. They tried to reboot Full House and that flopped. Leave the past in the past, where it belongs.

[@newageBoundhippie]

@@edwardgaines6561 a sequel/continuation is not a reboot, and it was a fun show. just because YOU didn't enjoy it doesn't make it a flop

[@Billy_x749]

The urkel dance will always be iconic🥰🤗

[@susanfit47]

The Urkel Dance was a novelty dance that originated in the season 2 episode, "Life of the Party". It was based around the character of Steve Urkel and essentially incorporated movements that made the dancer's posture more like his. The dance was popular enough to appear on another show, Step by Step, when the Steve Urkel character appeared in a crossover in the season one episode, "The Dance". Jaleel White also performed the song, in character as Steve Urkel, on the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards. Bea Arthur (from Maude & The Golden Girls) joined him on stage to "Do The Urkel", after which she said, "Hey, MC Hammer, try and touch that!" A promotional cassette single of the song that accompanies the dance was produced and distributed in limited numbers. A T-shirt was also produced featuring lyrics and Urkel's likeness. Rick Sanchez pays some form of homage to The Urkel Dance with "The Rick Dance" in the Rick and Morty episode "Ricksy Business".

[@jeffsdomaingaming1639]

umm save that recap for wikipedia.

[@rainofkhandaq6678]

This is when he officially took over the show

[@guadalupebaptista9757]

To be young and be able to drop to the floor, like that, without any problems. Just thinking about it makes my poor 40something hips hurt. Fun times though, those actors are my age now.

[@NikkiSaMoneforever]

I was just thinking the same thing! Boy do they have some good knees!!! 🤣😂😅

[@ericahudson5762]

@@NikkiSaMoneforever non j

[@tavern2468]

@@NikkiSaMoneforever knees like Megan

[@MixedChick1]

you're only in your 40's so they shouldnt hurt from dancing. you need to exercise.

[@Surfer041]

Genuine happiness,kids having fun. The 90s were awesome.

[@mcaddicts]

What dance is better the Urkle or the Carleton?

[@estebansanchez5942]

Add those two and bam the floss dance

[@checkthemikecrophone9050]

Carlton

[@moniquedixon4566]

both

[@mcaddicts]

monique dixon has trouble following directions

[@shyniceflagg8494]

mcaddicts the carlton

[@ruchpat1]

0:07 “what do you say funsters” 😂

[@cmd2973]

I remember this song being stuck in my head forever when this first debuted lol

[@Maddey489]

That was absolutely awesome and fun to watch. I really miss that show

[@williamjones2407]

One of the most under appreciated shows ever.

[@justsayin991]

How I miss some of the shows of yesteryear, Family Matters especially. You could get a good laugh and learn a great dance step. Can't beat that!

[@hotgritz4sho]

Later He taught big bad the Golden Girl herself-Bea Arthur-to do this dance and I nearly peed my pants! It was classic!

[@justsayin991]

Me too!

[@johnland1528]

This was a good show back in the day

[@robertday3817]

The show had funny characters such as Urkel's southern cousin who had a thing for Eddie Winslow. I remember when she said she wanted to "butter Eddie's biscuits". And Myra, who was in love with Steve but was irrationally jealous because she thought Laura wanted him too.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

You don’t realize how brilliant this is till you’re older 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robbrown2358]

By far.. This is one of my favorite😍💕 episodes... Do the Urkel dance🕺✌❤

[@nmbr1son64]

That and Stephan Urquelle!

[@ajgascon808]

The Asian girl in the purple sweater

[@theshinyone9744]

Yeah. I think of her too when thinking of this episode.

[@smill1985]

Exactly, folks! She was totally digging that dance and was fully into it. The episode was on this morning. I don't believe that I had seen the entire episode in years. Plus, she's FINE too. Love her boots!

[@michellefoord6174]

It's 2022 who else still watches family matters and who els still does the Steve urkel dance wish it was on Netflix the show should be on Netflix

[@alfredoroman6033]

Great memories, love it! You know… I learned English watching these series. ❤️

[@KD-xj2kw]

Blessings 🙏 Jesus Christ Saves Souls 🙏 1st Corinthians Ch15 Verses1-4 KJV

[@anniesanford8347]

Steve was a joy to watch I loved his caritor there will never be another Steve ercal

[@vitodesimone8120]

Gotta love the show and you gotta love Steve E.

[@gc1282]

Everybody in my class was talking about this the next day. And singing this song.

[@joegaito702]

Family matters on of TV best sitcoms ever appreciate you guys and the memories and a good laugh appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock after all these years later thanks ! Joe

[@BackStreakBoysWorld]

People must do more shows like Family Matters

[@deadpool330]

Thandolwethu Mthembu ik the good shows are like family matters, full house, the fresh prince of Belair and Martin

[@user-wx7um3ex70]

Pray for our children, pray against premature deaths in our children, pray that God will bless and keep them safe. God bless ❤

[@evelynbeveraggi8724]

He played the part so great, cant believe the other cast members disliked him, he save the shows ratings

[@liteflightify]

When the show began there was no Urkel and it had a set in concept. Then suddenly someone who isn’t even apart of the original cast starts taking everyone else’s screen time, so much so that a couple of initial castmembers get snuffed out of the series. Never mind that Jaleel was apparently difficult to work with and was well aware that he was the “star”. I definitely understand where the resentment came from, whether it helped the ratings or not.

[@thataintplum]

Aye Bruh....This Is Love Right Here....#FamilyMatters 💯💜

[@anelisamorgan8590]

I have no memory of the Urkel!! And I watched this show ALL the time as a kid. It was part of the T.G.I.F line up in the 90's. The 90's, what a special time!😄

[@princelevi3733]

Willy is hella petty, even I'm not that petty.

[@edwingooden5151]

Urkel saved the show... EVERY TIME

[@Fa-wd3mi]

I remember this episode I love family matters and Steve Urkel

[@victoriaburns5128]

One of my favorite TV shows who will admit that they would stand in front of they TV's and do the urkel dance 🖐✋ I'm glad I have the boxset, as well as gimme a break, Brady bunch, what's happening, punky Brewster, facts of life and the 5th season of saved by the bell just to name a few

[@steveespinola7652]

Dude you're like me I also have the entire series of Family Matters, PUNKY BREWSTER, the first two seasons of Small Wonder ( they never released the 3rd or 4 season of it for some reason) and Dukes of Hazzard.

[@albertelnen9144]

I was more into the carlton.

[@smill1985]

​@@steveespinola7652I like "Small Wonder," too. Maybe someday rhe last two seasons will get released.

[@jasontachin]

RW:man i love it when characters have their own danceing moves about themselves

[@sugarandspice2136]

Can we please have the 90s back? Thanks. Lol

[@TheTallMan50]

I asked for the 80s back and never got it. So you'll just have to live with it.

[@foxgirl8387]

Loved seeing this brings back memories of my childhood watching family matters and step-by-step !!!

[@lisaknox4113]

I love seeing the urkel dance! Glad to see this one on here!

[@kimberlybailey754]

My favorite show on TGIF! Good times☺

[@bubbabot6049]

Mine was step by step lol

[@erlandawilliams7349]

Everybody, do the Urkel.

[@jkbigdd]

I forgot how much I loved this show

[@louvenn]

he dances better than me

[@nightnursegale5131]

Jameel White has always been gorgeous. His eyes are sooo beautiful 😍

[@0786RICARDO]

This is television on its best

[@pistolsniper6281]

Yeah

[@pureinheart1704]

Family Matters & Full house were my favorites 😊

[@Kagenoaki]

I have always loved Steve Urkel! I actually laugh like him. *covers face*

[@smartanajones4u]

I don’t think I ever watched a full episode of this show. Only spurts of it, but whenever I did see it, I only watched it to get a dose of Urkel. I mean that name said it all. I don’t know any of the other characters. All I remember is Urkel. Just an outstanding unforgettable character and acting.

[@justsayin991]

My best friend and I learned. this dance but only after many misteps and a whole lotta belly laughs.we had so much fun and we finally got it down.my poor downstairs neighbors!

[@happy_mask_salesman]

This reminds me of my favorite television program, Rick and Morty. In it, the titular Rick does a dance known as "the Rick dance". It's good fun. 👍

[@beachbum8725]

Better than 2022 rappers 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bella_M26]

Wow this is throwback !!! Miss these days 😂🔥

[@putrasegara1987]

Steve Urkel was the embodiment of annoying and satisfying at the same time

[@BelmontClan]

And a genius his inventions would have made billions

[@justsayin991]

I agree

[@korenng5553]

In his 40s, still getting residues$$ from this show! He came out ahead.

[@monicadelreal8212]

This was tik tok dancing, before tik tok dancing was even a thing on tik tok. This was an awesome show.

[@bubbabot6049]

Lol thats true

[@jessicagriffin7974]

Man! I love Lorenze Tate ❤😘 he'll never be out of style to me.

[@bubbabot6049]

He was cool

[@missnlahi]

He's beautiful

[@justincoleman3805]

Agreed. Totally forgot he was on Family Matters.

[@smill1985]

​@@justincoleman3805 PFUFNER! 🤣

[@urubeycansing]

I feel old remember watching this In the mid 90es

[@swankelly]

I remember being so happy for Steve in this moment :)

[@billysikes1374]

Willie became a huge star lol

[@mikekilburn3552]

Jaleel was the reason I watched that show. Loved this

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Same. I don't care for the rest.

[@unkknown4112]

Omg i miss those days watching him and Laura hes so talented God bless him❤️

[@jaleesatrevelyan1510]

This was iconic.

[@AxoNugz]

I feel proud that I'm using this for my school spirit day.

[@antoikirs6277]

You Rock Steve Urkel

[@BoogerlyPlops]

The 90's was a helluva drug.

[@pjgable4927]

Don't really remember him. But I know now, and I get up dancing the urkell. Thanks you are hilarious. A fan always.😂😂😂😂😂😅❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jorgesuarez3437]

This guy was so charismatic.

[@informationfiles5539]

Urkel has some cool 😎 dance moves. 💃 and was partying and dancing with the ladies. Urkel has "Style". Ladies 🚺 Man.

[@vikfan4life]

I remember this like it was yesterday

[@bilalahmed2123]

One of the sickest songs on a sitcom from the 90s

[@djbowman332]

Even as early as this episode you can tell Laura enjoys dancing with Urkel. Watch Laura's face. She is singing the song. It's not much of a leap that she would enjoy dancing the polka with Urkel in the last season.

[@smill1985]

Watched both episodes this morning!

[@DrineThePoet]

Miss this show. Urkel rocked💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@LadiiSpazz]

ahhh man this is a freaking classic!!! memories!!!!!

[@bubbabot6049]

The good ol days

[@spinninggood]

B4 cell phones and social media..refreshing.