<P> In syndication , Steve Urkel first appeared on the 4th episode of the first season , `` Rachel 's First Date '' ( as the show staff wanted to more naturally introduce him to audiences upon repeated viewings ) . On the 12th episode of the first season , `` Laura 's First Date '' , he reappears as a nerdy young boy who takes Laura Winslow out on a date . While he is madly in love with her , Laura finds Steve grating and does n't return his affection . While intended as a minor character , Urkel became very popular for his oddball antics . He soon became a recurring character , and joined the main cast beginning with the season two premiere `` Rachel 's Place '' . </P>
<P> In syndication , Steve Urkel first appeared on the 4th episode of the first season , `` Rachel 's First Date '' ( as the show staff wanted to more naturally introduce him to audiences upon repeated viewings ) . On the 12th episode of the first season , `` Laura 's First Date '' , he reappears as a nerdy young boy who takes Laura Winslow out on a date . While he is madly in love with her , Laura finds Steve grating and does n't return his affection . While intended as a minor character , Urkel became very popular for his oddball antics . He soon became a recurring character , and joined the main cast beginning with the season two premiere `` Rachel 's Place '' . </P>
when did steve urkel become a regular on family matters
when did steve urkel become a regular on family matters
the season two premiere `` Rachel 's Place ''
the season two premiere `` Rachel 's Place ''