Ep 11. Requiem for an Urkel

In the season 2 episode 11 of Family Matters, titled "Requiem for an Urkel", the Winslow family is grieving the loss of their beloved neighbor, Mrs. Avery. Urkel, who is usually the center of attention with his quirky antics, is feeling left out because he doesn't know how to comfort the Winslow family.

The episode begins with the arrival of Mrs. Avery's daughter, Jeanette, who informs the Winslows of her mother's passing. The family is saddened by the news because Mrs. Avery was a staple in their lives, always offering her wisdom, comfort and love to them. Eddie is also regretful because he missed the opportunity to reconcile with Mrs. Avery.

Urkel, who idolized Mrs. Avery, is struck with grief and decides to create a tribute for her. However, his ideas to create a fitting tribute all end up causing more havoc and chaos. He first tries a poetry reading, which falls flat because of his awkwardness and inappropriate humor. Then, he tries to make a memorial video, but accidentally deletes it when he gets too excited. All of Urkel's efforts to honor Mrs. Avery seem to be failing.

Meanwhile, Laura is attempting to organize the family's emotions and feelings. She plans a memorial service and enlists Urkel to make a slideshow to be presented during the service. Urkel happily accepts the task and begins working on it immediately.

Despite the family's sadness and Urkel's mishaps, the Winslows find ways to remember Mrs. Avery and honor her memory. Harriette remembers an old song Mrs. Avery used to sing to her and decides to sing it at the memorial service. Estelle takes out a photo album to share with the family, reminiscing on fond memories of Mrs. Avery.

As the family prepares for the service, Urkel continues to work on the slideshow. However, his computer crashes and he loses all of his work. He turns to the family for help, but they are too preoccupied with their own grief to assist him. Urkel is devastated that he couldn't finish the slideshow for Mrs. Avery's memorial service.

The memorial service fills with the Winslow family along with their entire neighborhood. Everyone shares their cherished memories with Mrs. Avery. At the end of the service, Urkel steps forward and offers his own tribute by giving a heartfelt speech. His speech is heartwarming and brings comfort to the family. His tribute becomes an emotional and moving conclusion to an episode filled with grief, and the Winslow family is comforted by the fact that they took the time to remember and honor their special neighbor.

Overall, "Requiem for an Urkel" is a touching and emotional episode of Family Matters that focuses on the power of love and memories. Through their grief and Urkel's mishaps, the Winslow family comes together to remember and pay tribute to a very special person in their lives. The episode is a testament to both the characters' strength and the importance of honoring loved ones even after they are gone.