Ep 8. Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool

Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool is the eighth episode of season five of Family Matters. This popular sitcom follows the daily lives of the Winslow family, as well as their nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel. In this episode, Steve invents a new persona, Stefan Urquelle, which he hopes will win Laura's heart and finally put an end to her rejection of his affections.

The episode begins with Steve visiting his friend, Waldo, at the restaurant where he works. Waldo introduces Steve to the new waitress, Maxine, who catches Steve's eye. However, when Steve tries to talk to her, she tells him that she only likes "cool guys" and that he doesn't fit the bill. This encounter makes Steve realize that he needs to reinvent himself if he wants to win over Laura once and for all.

Steve retreats to his lab and emerges as Stefan Urquelle, a suave and sophisticated alter ego. Stefan is everything that Steve is not - confident, smooth-talking, and fashionable. He even has a different hairstyle and a deeper voice. Steve is convinced that Laura will finally fall for him now that he has become Stefan.

To test out his new persona, Stefan goes to the Winslow house and asks Laura out on a date. Laura is immediately smitten with Stefan and agrees to go out with him, much to Steve's delight. However, as Stefan and Laura's date progresses, Steve begins to realize that being Stefan isn't all it's cracked up to be. Stefan is not only exhausting to keep up with, but he also feels like he is losing a part of himself in the process.

As the episode continues, Steve struggles to maintain the Stefan persona while also staying true to himself. Meanwhile, other members of the Winslow family, including Carl and Harriette, become suspicious of Stefan's true identity and attempt to uncover the truth. This leads to a hilarious and chaotic sequence of events that ultimately culminates in Steve realizing that he doesn't need to change who he is in order to win over Laura.

Overall, Dr. Urkel and Mr. Cool is a lighthearted and entertaining episode of Family Matters. It showcases both Steve's comedic timing and his ability to bring heart to the show's storylines. The episode also touches on themes of identity and self-acceptance, making it relatable to audiences of all ages.