Last appearance of Steve Urkel in "Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!".

Urkel was listed at #98 in Bravo's 100 Greatest TV Characters.

TV Guide ranked Urkel #27 on its list of the '50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time.'

Peak popularity of the Steve Urkel character. Several Urkel-branded products were released, including Urkel-Os cereal and a Steve Urkel pull-string doll.

First broadcast of 'Rachel's First Date,' the fourth episode of season 1. While this was not the first appearance of Steve Urkel in the original broadcasts (that was 'Laura's First Date'), a scene with Steve was later added in syndication to introduce him to audiences upon repeated viewings, making it his first appearance in syndicated episodes.

The first appearance of Steve Urkel in the original broadcast of 'Family Matters,' specifically in the episode titled 'Laura's First Date.' This episode introduces Urkel as a nerdy boy who goes on a date with Laura Winslow, marking the beginning of his recurring role and eventual rise to prominence on the show.