Ep 5. Money Out the Window
- TVG
- October 22, 1993
- 22 min
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6.8 (114)
The episode opens with the Winslow family gathered around the kitchen table, discussing the family budget. After reviewing their monthly expenses, they realize they are spending a significant amount of money on unnecessary items, such as expensive takeout and designer clothes. Carl, the family patriarch, suggests they make a family pact to cut back on these expenses and save more money.
Meanwhile, Steve Urkel, the family's neighbor and comedic sidekick, is scheming up a plan to make some quick cash. He's decided to start his own business selling homemade beauty products, but he needs the Winslows' help to get it off the ground. He convinces them to invest in his business venture, promising a return on their investment within a month.
As the weeks pass, the Winslows become increasingly frustrated with Urkel's lack of progress and communication regarding his business. They soon realize they've been scammed out of their money and must figure out a way to get it back.
The episode captures the frustration and stress that can come with financial strain, as well as the importance of communication and trust within a family unit. The Winslows eventually learn that their love and support for one another is worth more than any investment or business venture could ever provide.