Some people who never have kids of their own may have young people in their lives whom they might love and regard as one of their own. I'm 40 years old and have been married and divorced but we never had any kids,but a good friend of mine that I've known for 22 years now has a son and a daughter,the latter which was born just weeks after me and said friend met and both of these kids became so special to me from the moment I met the older one,who was almost 3 at the time and from the moment I first saw the baby after she arrived,that I literally feel like they are the 2 kids that I didn't actually have myself. And that continues to this day with said kids being 25 and the daughter turning 23 in August,both who regard me as the father they didn't get to have. Their real father basically left the mom and the whole family when the daughter was only 13 months old. So a person definitely doesn't have to have or bear kids of their own to have maternal or paternal love and instincts.
This scene right here is about as accurate to how a father would react if their son drop out of college to be in the profession that is the same as their father. This was a very well down scene
@@AG3._ I don't know if I agree with that. A lot of fathers love for their sons to follow in their footsteps. In the case of policemen, it's actually quite common for a son to follow their father's career.
The look on Carl's face when Eddie had revealed that he wanted to be a cop was priceless. Not everyone is cut out for college, but at least Eddie had the guts to tell Carl what he really felt and had pulled no punches about his career choice.
@@johnallenbailey1103 Really calling people bums cause there cops and/or for dropping out of college? Please by all means tell us what college you graduate from to have degree of Snobbish elitish attitude, or if you did drop out then I'll laugh at your hypocrisy. Also if you think cops are bums, next time you find yourself in danger and look for a cop to help to you. I hope they just be bums and not help you at all.
This is how a parent knows he’s done a good job raising his children. Not so much him wanting to be a cop, he thought about what he wanted to do and followed a positive example!
@@hiddenusername7249 most City departments do not require more than a high school diploma. some Suburban jurisdictions require either a two-year degree or at least 2 years of college whether you've finished a four-year degree or not. if you want to get with a big guys like the state troopers FBI or Secret Service not only do you need a four-year degree but in many cases they may require military experience
You aren't looking at it from the big picture. He will never make the ranks with less than a 2 year college degree. Not where he lives. He will need a 4 year minimum for the rest. And surely a masters if he wants to be in the highest ranks. It's not all marching orders.
@@anubisiv with a 2-year degree in most City departments not local or state departments you can usually make it at least up to Sergeant maybe even lieutenant heck I don't think even Carl has a four-year degree and he made it all the way up to Captain. Also really to make it Beyond lieutenant it's not as much how good you do as an officer it's whether you are good with the higher ups including people on city council and maybe even the mayor.
It feels like a lot of the issues this show presents would be solved if Carl could just keep his mouth shut and his voice down for five minutes at a time.
This was my second favorite Winslow only moment in the show. My favorite non-Urkel moment was when Eddie and Carl fixed the car up...and he said he was going to pick up his best friend to go for a ride. And then told Carl to hop in. I was tight like that with my father and I never forget how happy and humbled he was when I got company tickets (and a pretty nice parking pass) to an A's game back in 2008 and I asked him to go. I couldn't have thought of anyone else. I lost him exactly one month after that game and I think about what a great time we had all the time. Those moments matter and it is a blessing to have real connections as an adult with your parents.
Good picks. As a kid, I couldn't appreciate how much Eddie picking up Carl for the first drive was. But as an adult, I realize how much that meant to Carl, to be able to ride "first" in the car they both worked on/finished as father and son.
And that's the trick, isn't it. That's how we get through losing our best friends. Have the best memories we can while they're here. Thank you, that helped me. Lord bless you.
It really is a shame that shows like this don't air anymore. They're seen as corny now and outdated but this is some good wholesome entertainment with positive life lessons that feels sorely missed now in my opinion. Every father and son relationship should be like Carl and Eddie's. You don't have to be perfect just be there for your kids and try to set a good example. They will grow up to appreciate everything you did for them and pass that on to their own sons. I miss that we don't really have shows like this on tv anymore. Everybody just throws sarcasms at eachother for 30 minutes and that's a sitcom now apparently.
I understand Carl's point of view about college. But everyone is not college material. And they great thing about college is that if Eddie chose to he could always go back. No age limit.
@@someperson9999 don't blame you. Pretty much why alot of kids rely on solar ships to get into college. If they don't get the solarship alot of times they don't go to college
I tried college near and far, found that it wasn't a good fit for me even after all the effort I put into it. I also had to put up with teachers who had bad and God complex attitudes, classmates who treated me like an outsider and a social atmosphere that didn't really give me positive vibes. Afterwards, I found a passion, bowed out of college and haven't regretted it since. What Eddie did here is something he should of done a long time ago but it took time and a little more growing up to realize what his passion was and pursue it without holding himself back anymore.
Large amounts of people get college degrees but don’t often use them. But in the end college is just not meant for everyone. And I’m one of those people.
This was the same reaction my dad had when I told him about following his footsteps and wanting to be a firefighter! Still working my way to it to this day!!!
@@Nyc.danny123 Professional firefighters are a joke. They get paid to work like 12 days a month and half the time they're sleeping or cooking. Then they're begging for cash with that stupid boot. How is that different than me standing in front of a gas station begging for change? Heros my ass.
First his grandfather was a cop, then Carl, then Harriette (until she quit due to a pregnancy) and now Eddie. I can tell he has a bit of police in his blood.
@@marcelmiller7551 oh, in the show. It was revealed in 1 episode that Harriette used to have police training, which indicates that she used to be cop before the show (and 'Perfect Strangers') was made.
😂😂😂😂😂 Funny Axx Facts: pre-perfect stranger's and pre-family matters. Harriet was a cop for a hot second, along with carl until harriet found out that she was pregnant with eddie. After eddie was born she stayed at home for a while then got pregnant again with laura. A couple of years went by and there's go judy. When the kids got older; harriet went back to work and became a secretary at a stock type of office (perfect strangers). Meanwhile..... Carl still a cop and did a mission in new york for a few months (die hard). after completing the mission, he came back to chicago and boom family matters came about. First season, eddie told carl he wanted to be a cop. Now as you see on this episode, eddie side track back to the first time he told carl he wanted to be a cop and now that eddie is older and realize the real. He is now a police officer or probably a captain now. The end 😂😂😂😂😂
With Eddie's track record until now, one cannot blame Carl for reacting the way he did especially since some of those mistakes of Eddie did make others question his maturity and seriousness from time to time.
Eddie had two things against him: 1. His track record 2. Not leading with that. Saying "I want to drop out of college" is different from "I wanna switch to Police Academy".
I have to say what a great job that Eddie stand up for himself to let his dad know that he wants to be a Cop like his Father and follow in his dads Steps to be someone and protect Inncoents It’s very Beautiful thing
@@AR-xd3dp Yep I have dozens of friends that ended up in debt up to their eyeballs and wasted years on their life because they listened to guidance counselers tell them "You have to attend college or you gonna flip burgers for the rest of your life". That is bullshit, was bullshit then and is bullshit now. There are plenty of career paths for people who are not college educated. And many of the careers that DO require some college education are fine with community college and have no use for super expensive colleges.
That moment was more than Carl realizing that he put his foot in his mouth. I think Carl was touched that Eddie wanted to follow his example and lead, and could see that Eddie was genuinely putting not only thought, but inspiration and heart into this life decision.
I probably would've done the same thing.... but in reality he probably shouldn't become a cop... they barely get paid anything in order to put their lives in danger everyday and all they get is a medal proven for luck
I was at the same crossroads when I was 21, going to college on a full scholarship. I had enough of “professors” telling me they were preparing me for the real world and going to school, while I could sense they had little, none Or themselves ran away from life and hid behind the results of their life choices. Joined the Marine Corps and served for 4 years and as I look back, it was the best decision I ever made. Never did finish college degree but I currently make 80K a year and currently working on a few financial endeavors .
No, what I'm saying is that if and when parents say hurtful things, we have no right to be physically or verbally disrespectful to them. Period.@@redips
I love how this is almost a call back to the first season when Carl wanted nothing more than eddie to be a cop and follow in his and his dads footsteps. Show actually came full circle and I don't think they had any idea at the time
Because in prior seasons,Eddie had no desire to continue the tradition of the Winslow men being in law enforcement. But since he changed over the years and with the recent events involving his poor grades made him realize that the route of higher learning may not be best for his future,but rather follow in the footsteps of his father and late grandfather in something that he may have a natural talent for
As a Police Officer looking back I remember when college was pushed on all the kids in school, most of my friends went off to college and then got a job they they either hate or tolerate; I worked in the trades and then became a Cop, I couldn’t be any happier and truly love what I do.. none of my child good friends truly love what they do, and it’s very sad and unfortunate.. Not to mention they owe more on college debt then I owe on my house.
I remember saying to my dad that I wanted to be a police officer as well when I was in high school. He was a near 20 year Veteran of our local sheriff's department. Long story short, that was the last occupation he wanted me to pursue. RIP Dad, you're always the champ!
90’s tv was the best. This show was a staple for me growing up (I’m not African American btw). The beauty of this show and several others was it’s ability to transcend racial boundaries. It was just pure brilliant writing and acting
Idk which was better "Family Matters" or "Fresh Prince" they both have their strong suits. But if I had to pick which show had the best Father Figure....had to be Uncle Phil, but damn it's a close one.
Family Matters jumped the shark when they started to focus on Steve Urkel and made the plots more and more ridiculous so I'm going to give this one to Fresh Prince.
This is one of THE better tv shows to have ever come out. I remember being so excited as a kid to sit down and watch family matters every Friday night on TGIF.
I Love When Carl Says “Edward Please Tell Me This is a Joke”? Before He Starts Yelling in His Voice As Always Then The Face He Makes When Eddie Says He Wants To Be a Cop is Perfect!
What did you expect,in the past Eddie made potential career choices that really didn't amount to anything with serious results and Carl knows this.Plus add in the fact he had no prior interest in law enforcement until now.the fact that Eddie had changed his mind about it and Carl's reaction to Eddie's career choice shows that he's grown alot
Best tv dads in history; Stannis Baratheon. Roose Bolton. Al Bundy. Archie Bunker. Martin Byrde. Walder Frey. Frank Gallagher. Ross Geller. Balon Greyjoy. Peter Griffin. Tywin Lannister. Vic Mackey. Hank Moody. Dexter Morgan. Ted Mosby. Frank Reynolds. Homer Simpson. Stan Smith. Tony Soprano. Randyll Tarly. Walter White.
Funny how throughout the series, Eddie had other ridiculous careers in mind despite Carl’s insistence for him to be a cop and In the end he decided to become one. The one thing Carl's job and Eddie's wild dream jobs have in common is that none require college degrees.
Priceless acting ❤❤❤ seeing this as a 22yr old black man. My dad wanted me to be a mechanic like him & my mom wanted me to be a teacher like her. I’m a weekend cna in school to be an RN. 👑
ABC should bring Eddie back in a dramadie with Steve Urkel where Eddie is a cop and Urkel does forensic work with him. Think Hooperman meets NYPD Blue in Chicago. I hope someone sees this and makes it happen.
I don’t think Eddie was underestimating how dangerous being a cop is. I think he was inspired by Carl’s work as a cop and his example, and wanted to follow in his footsteps. Being a cop is hard and dangerous work, but so much reward can come from ensuring safety in your community and knowing you helped people in this way, and even saved lives.
Tbh??? We do need more Brothers and Sisters on the Force who will actually Protect and Serve the Community and not just take the Job for the Money and other Wrong Reasons.
This happens in a lot of families. My parents were teachers, I always said I'd never become one as a child because I wanted to be my own person, but then I tried it for the first time in 2016 via a local middle school allowing me to do observations/test prep review w/ a class, and I realized in just that moment that educating and helping US children was my life's purpose/calling.
Because of what happened the time he snuck into the military to get Waldo out. Sgt. Shiskahhhhhh made him, steve and waldo clean the floor with tooth brushes.
While I loved this show, and loved all the messages and lessons and family values, this came at a time when college was really being pushed by everyone. Mainstream sitcoms made it all out to be either go to college or have a horrible life. At the same time, i do appreciate the episode challenging that. Eddie being a cop WILL make a difference in his life, not to mention pay him a living wage and offer a great pension. I don't recall how this episode ended but looking on it now, I would DETER most people from going to college considering what indoctrination stupidity centers they've become. Youre better off NOT going these days and being a cop is a very respectable job.
Very very well said! This was a valuable scene indeed, but i agree in the 90’s all these family shows pushed college, especially the ones on the local networks like abc, nbc, wb, etc. and it definitely indoctrinated ppl who didn’t really need to go… so now many are in debt and dont even have much to show for it in some cases. Now we know better though. I have a bachelors degree but if i could do it over id go straight to culinary school after hs, and then even add another trade skill like something tech related.
The look on Carl's face at the end, it's like he was actually terrified of that suggestion. He knows the kind of life that police have to live, and you could see in his eyes that he doesn't want that kind of life for his own son.
The final season imo doesn't get a lot of credit it deserves. Granted the show was nearing it's end by this point (it coulda done maybe 1 more year, it should have for sure,) but the writing in this season, especially the 2nd half was top notch. They really seemed dedicated and wanted badly to evolve the characters to a satisfying point. The show gave up on Urkel's inventions after the mind reading show early in the year (only time that year there was an invention,) and after the Stevil show they got more and more serious with the themes. The 1998 part of the season was so fun to watch. Eddie's arc in particular here is a shining moment of it all. He finally drops the sillyness he'd had in the past few seasons and manned up, and got serious and it all paid off well. Not only does he fully advance into something he could do well, but he finally makes Carl proud which is what he tried, and failed, several times through the show to do. It really felt like he was reaching for his destiny finally and found it. It's really well acted and wonderful. I also loved the scene at the bar after this where he goes with Carl to meet all of his longtime friends. It got very dark with the cops who were mentally suffering from the job and I love how the writers took time to highlight that as it's not a pretty job field to go into at all; some people suffer for it. Great mature way to handle it all. In this way I really hate we couldn't have one more year. Eddie on the job having to deal with tricky moments woulda been a nice twist of pace that year 10 coulda used quite well.
This is one of my favorites eips show because Carl was like what fantasy job is that and the edd say a cop dad then the look on Carl face was priceless u see it in eyes he wanted to cry
The thing is that police officers should still have to go through at least two years of school before being given a badge and gun, and if they can't or won't learn the necessities, then they have no business having that kind of authority.
As a white kid growing up this show made me love and respect the black community. Now as an adult I still get emotional seen it. Crazy that a show can make u laugh and cry at the same time
At first, Carl tried to talk Eddie into becoming a cop with a ride along, but that didn't work. Now, years later, after having to learn a few hard life lessons and struggling for two years in college to find his path in life, Eddie decided to be a cop of his own free will and accord. There's more than one way to find your path in life, and Eddie found the one that was waiting for him to walk it.
this goes full circle back to season 1 or 2 when Carl asked Eddie what he wanted to do with this life and asked Eddie would he want to be a cop. Eddie laughed and turned the idea down but years later he came back to the thought to make it a reality.
This is back then when you didn’t have to have a bachelors degree to be in law-enforcement. Unfortunately a lot of law-enforcement agencies require you to have a bachelors degrees today in criminal justice and/or forensics.
People should realize that just because people drop out of college does not mean they don’t have a plan for the future or their failures. It just means college was not for them and they have a different goal in life. Because like you’re not people can have a good career all without college. Some people are just not meant for college. And from what I’ve heard, you don’t need to have a college education in order to be a cop.
The scene that takes place after this is good, too. Carl asks Eddie why he wants to be a cop now since he always dreamed of being a professional basketball player. Eddie tells him that he wants a job that helps people. Carl takes Eddie to a bar where some of the patrons are former cops who either quit or were forced to retire due to injuries, and he asks Eddie if this is really what he wants. Eddie says yes, and Carl announces to the patrons that his son is following in his footsteps, to which the patrons respond by applauding.
On a side note. Yep. This was how my parents felt about college back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I wasted hope scholarship and a several years BS’ing and not knowing why I was even there. Eventually quit after a year, got chewed out, and worked various jobs. Everything from construction to fabrication dept in a plant to selling motorcycles at a dealership. Took real life experience for me to discover I liked Engineering, but I never would have had the drive to get thru the math and physics classes (much less the Eng specific classes later on) without life experience. Paid my own way through school one semester at a time which sucked, but looking back it only added to my drive bc it was my money.
1:51 the way the song and his facial expression started off 😂😂😂😂
Dawg you goofy🤣🤣🤣
Nahhh cmon man 😂😂
They made them look gay 😂.
😂😂😂😂 Qued perfectly won't it lol
My goofy ass keeps repeating it over and over 😂
It's a testament to Reginald's acting abilities that he played a father so well, considering he never had kids of his own. He was a natural.
Some people who never have kids of their own may have young people in their lives whom they might love and regard as one of their own. I'm 40 years old and have been married and divorced but we never had any kids,but a good friend of mine that I've known for 22 years now has a son and a daughter,the latter which was born just weeks after me and said friend met and both of these kids became so special to me from the moment I met the older one,who was almost 3 at the time and from the moment I first saw the baby after she arrived,that I literally feel like they are the 2 kids that I didn't actually have myself. And that continues to this day with said kids being 25 and the daughter turning 23 in August,both who regard me as the father they didn't get to have. Their real father basically left the mom and the whole family when the daughter was only 13 months old. So a person definitely doesn't have to have or bear kids of their own to have maternal or paternal love and instincts.
He would've made a great dad in real life.
I was surprised at that
This scene right here is about as accurate to how a father would react if their son drop out of college to be in the profession that is the same as their father. This was a very well down scene
@@AG3._ I don't know if I agree with that. A lot of fathers love for their sons to follow in their footsteps. In the case of policemen, it's actually quite common for a son to follow their father's career.
For a man who never actually had children of his own Carl Winslow is easily one of the greatest tv dads ever
Along with Uncle Phil
Nah, there were better black fathers on tv. It's a toss up between George Jefferson and Fred Sanford.
@@cs-zz7jd Uncle Phil never had kids in real life?
@@SugarRayCharles. I know he had at least a stepchild. But I don't believe he had any biological children.
@@SugarRayCharles. Carl never had kids
The look on Carl's face when Eddie had revealed that he wanted to be a cop was priceless. Not everyone is cut out for college, but at least Eddie had the guts to tell Carl what he really felt and had pulled no punches about his career choice.
Yeah I was one of those people, Who unfortunately college was not for.
Not everyone is cut out to be a cop. Today most PD require a college degree. The days of Barney Fife and TJ Hooker are over.
@@leoperidot482 most of them bums didn't graduate college.
@@johnallenbailey1103 Really calling people bums cause there cops and/or for dropping out of college? Please by all means tell us what college you graduate from to have degree of Snobbish elitish attitude, or if you did drop out then I'll laugh at your hypocrisy. Also if you think cops are bums, next time you find yourself in danger and look for a cop to help to you. I hope they just be bums and not help you at all.
@@strangerinwhite. Detectives and up need a Degree.
This is how a parent knows he’s done a good job raising his children. Not so much him wanting to be a cop, he thought about what he wanted to do and followed a positive example!
lol he still needs to go to school and study. You need to study the law. making sure you are detaining or arresting someone is lawful.
@@hiddenusername7249 most City departments do not require more than a high school diploma. some Suburban jurisdictions require either a two-year degree or at least 2 years of college whether you've finished a four-year degree or not. if you want to get with a big guys like the state troopers FBI or Secret Service not only do you need a four-year degree but in many cases they may require military experience
You aren't looking at it from the big picture. He will never make the ranks with less than a 2 year college degree. Not where he lives. He will need a 4 year minimum for the rest. And surely a masters if he wants to be in the highest ranks. It's not all marching orders.
@@anubisiv with a 2-year degree in most City departments not local or state departments you can usually make it at least up to Sergeant maybe even lieutenant heck I don't think even Carl has a four-year degree and he made it all the way up to Captain. Also really to make it Beyond lieutenant it's not as much how good you do as an officer it's whether you are good with the higher ups including people on city council and maybe even the mayor.
@@breiffen5526 it's also a fictional show.
"No, now you listen to me..."
"No Dad, why don't you listen to me!"
"What are you doing step-brother?"
It feels like a lot of the issues this show presents would be solved if Carl could just keep his mouth shut and his voice down for five minutes at a time.
@@jad4945 He's got anger problems, he needs help.
@@jad4945 sounds like my mom
@@redipshe had mood swings because he was on Crack
This was my second favorite Winslow only moment in the show. My favorite non-Urkel moment was when Eddie and Carl fixed the car up...and he said he was going to pick up his best friend to go for a ride. And then told Carl to hop in. I was tight like that with my father and I never forget how happy and humbled he was when I got company tickets (and a pretty nice parking pass) to an A's game back in 2008 and I asked him to go. I couldn't have thought of anyone else. I lost him exactly one month after that game and I think about what a great time we had all the time. Those moments matter and it is a blessing to have real connections as an adult with your parents.
Good picks. As a kid, I couldn't appreciate how much Eddie picking up Carl for the first drive was. But as an adult, I realize how much that meant to Carl, to be able to ride "first" in the car they both worked on/finished as father and son.
And that's the trick, isn't it. That's how we get through losing our best friends. Have the best memories we can while they're here. Thank you, that helped me. Lord bless you.
It really is a shame that shows like this don't air anymore. They're seen as corny now and outdated but this is some good wholesome entertainment with positive life lessons that feels sorely missed now in my opinion. Every father and son relationship should be like Carl and Eddie's. You don't have to be perfect just be there for your kids and try to set a good example. They will grow up to appreciate everything you did for them and pass that on to their own sons. I miss that we don't really have shows like this on tv anymore. Everybody just throws sarcasms at eachother for 30 minutes and that's a sitcom now apparently.
That part had me in tears it was awesome to see a father and son bond like that 😭
I understand Carl's point of view about college. But everyone is not college material. And they great thing about college is that if Eddie chose to he could always go back. No age limit.
I didn't start college until I was 23, because I didn't wanna pay for it lol
@@someperson9999 don't blame you. Pretty much why alot of kids rely on solar ships to get into college. If they don't get the solarship alot of times they don't go to college
I tried college near and far, found that it wasn't a good fit for me even after all the effort I put into it. I also had to put up with teachers who had bad and God complex attitudes, classmates who treated me like an outsider and a social atmosphere that didn't really give me positive vibes. Afterwards, I found a passion, bowed out of college and haven't regretted it since. What Eddie did here is something he should of done a long time ago but it took time and a little more growing up to realize what his passion was and pursue it without holding himself back anymore.
Large amounts of people get college degrees but don’t often use them. But in the end college is just not meant for everyone. And I’m one of those people.
It's not to say Eddie won't change his mind when he gets older. Goals of a 20 year old is not going to be that of a 30 or a 40 year old.
This was the same reaction my dad had when I told him about following his footsteps and wanting to be a firefighter! Still working my way to it to this day!!!
You and your dad go save a cat from a tree.
Keep grinding!
@@Kromsmitesyou lmaooo that’s so foul but so funny
@@Nyc.danny123 Professional firefighters are a joke. They get paid to work like 12 days a month and half the time they're sleeping or cooking. Then they're begging for cash with that stupid boot. How is that different than me standing in front of a gas station begging for change? Heros my ass.
My Uncles and Cousin are all fire fighters so I definitely have high respect for them all. I hope everything works out for you.
Reginald VelJohnson is 1 of the greatest actors period
I agreed to that!!!!🤗
After this season? You have my full agreement.
Absolutely
Totally agree. 💯
Bro you don't know acting. It's just ok to good but not great
First his grandfather was a cop, then Carl, then Harriette (until she quit due to a pregnancy) and now Eddie. I can tell he has a bit of police in his blood.
Where was this about Harriette being a police officer
@@marcelmiller7551 oh, in the show. It was revealed in 1 episode that Harriette used to have police training, which indicates that she used to be cop before the show (and 'Perfect Strangers') was made.
@Eric Melendez Battle Just from memory I can confirm. :)
😂😂😂😂😂 Funny Axx Facts: pre-perfect stranger's and pre-family matters. Harriet was a cop for a hot second, along with carl until harriet found out that she was pregnant with eddie.
After eddie was born she stayed at home for a while then got pregnant again with laura.
A couple of years went by and there's go judy. When the kids got older; harriet went back to work and became a secretary at a stock type of office (perfect strangers).
Meanwhile..... Carl still a cop and did a mission in new york for a few months (die hard).
after completing the mission, he came back to chicago and boom family matters came about.
First season, eddie told carl he wanted to be a cop. Now as you see on this episode, eddie side track back to the first time he told carl he wanted to be a cop and now that eddie is older and realize the real. He is now a police officer or probably a captain now.
The end 😂😂😂😂😂
I forgot Harriet was an officer!!
The look on Carl face when Eddie said he want to be a cop
The Face by Carl When Eddie Says It is Perfect!
the music added with it 🔥🔥🔥
@@rsg-ow8nm Indeed and Family Matters is a Good Show!
Ikr. Like WTF!!!!😧😧😧
@@lonniethomas4343 Yup and Carl is Probably The 2nd Best Character After Steve Urkel!
You can see the pride in his eyes right here
The pride in his eyes and the foot in his mouth…
This shows Eddie's true growth in mature thinking,too bad Carl was too hung up over Eddie's past mistakes and short comings to realize it right away
can't really blame Carl, Eddie has been a screw up lately.
With Eddie's track record until now, one cannot blame Carl for reacting the way he did especially since some of those mistakes of Eddie did make others question his maturity and seriousness from time to time.
Eddie had two things against him:
1. His track record
2. Not leading with that. Saying "I want to drop out of college" is different from "I wanna switch to Police Academy".
I have to say what a great job that Eddie stand up for himself to let his dad know that he wants to be a Cop like his Father and follow in his dads Steps to be someone and protect Inncoents It’s very Beautiful thing
Yep. First Carl’s father, then Carl, now Eddie
It more like Eddie realized that what he wanted in terms of career fullfillment,college wasn't the right route for it
@@AR-xd3dp Yep I have dozens of friends that ended up in debt up to their eyeballs and wasted years on their life because they listened to guidance counselers tell them "You have to attend college or you gonna flip burgers for the rest of your life".
That is bullshit, was bullshit then and is bullshit now. There are plenty of career paths for people who are not college educated. And many of the careers that DO require some college education are fine with community college and have no use for super expensive colleges.
🤣 The moment when Carl realized he put his foot in his mouth. Hilarious !!!!!!!
he always put his foot in his mouth. So he needs to shut the hell up for once.
@@redips Why Do U Think Carl Should Had Kept His Mouth Shut at Times While Eddie Was Trying To Tell Him Something?
That moment was more than Carl realizing that he put his foot in his mouth. I think Carl was touched that Eddie wanted to follow his example and lead, and could see that Eddie was genuinely putting not only thought, but inspiration and heart into this life decision.
Yeah, a big foot in the mouth moment, but the overall thing I see is Carl went from disappointed to proud in a heartbeat
I probably would've done the same thing.... but in reality he probably shouldn't become a cop... they barely get paid anything in order to put their lives in danger everyday and all they get is a medal proven for luck
Mr. Reggie VelJohnson and Darius McCray are two of the most underrated actors in the business.
NO they're not.
Carl’s expression went from angry to touched.
More like unexpected surprise as if to say"you want to continue the family tradition"
I love the moment Eddie drop the news of becoming a cop and the look on Carl's face. It's so satisfying
Carl, Uncle Phil, and Cliff Huxtable are the greatest fathers on TV period.
And Howard Cunningham from Happy Days.
Along with Al Bundy and Homer Simpson.
you forgot red forman
You forgot James Evans Sr on Good Times.
@@defblinders9585 Homer Simpson is just an ideot but Al Bundy is one of the all time greats.
One of the greatest moments on family matters
I was at the same crossroads when I was 21, going to college on a full scholarship. I had enough of “professors” telling me they were preparing me for the real world and going to school, while I could sense they had little, none Or themselves ran away from life and hid behind the results of their life choices. Joined the Marine Corps and served for 4 years and as I look back, it was the best decision I ever made. Never did finish college degree but I currently make 80K a year and currently working on a few financial endeavors .
This show would really hold up today
"and what kind of fairytale job is that?!" 😂
Retail lol I love it
ugh, just once i would like to see Eddie punch Carl in his face for that snide comment.
@@redipsthat would have been extremely disrespectful to his father, regardless of how “snide” the comment sounded.
@@thebaxman4459 So it's ok for Carl to disrespect eddie?
No, what I'm saying is that if and when parents say hurtful things, we have no right to be physically or verbally disrespectful to them. Period.@@redips
I love how this is almost a call back to the first season when Carl wanted nothing more than eddie to be a cop and follow in his and his dads footsteps. Show actually came full circle and I don't think they had any idea at the time
It was season 2 in episode “Boxcars Blues” when Carl tried to get Eddie to go ride along with him.
Family matters and Fresh Prince are really hot shows. Timeless❤️❤️
1:50 - love the music
Like how Carl shut up when Eddie stood up to him and demanded to be heard. A hallmark of a man right there.
The look on Carl's face was priceless!
Why is Carl surprised, when he helped save Nakatomi Tower, I was inspired to become a cop too
Because in prior seasons,Eddie had no desire to continue the tradition of the Winslow men being in law enforcement. But since he changed over the years and with the recent events involving his poor grades made him realize that the route of higher learning may not be best for his future,but rather follow in the footsteps of his father and late grandfather in something that he may have a natural talent for
That shocked Carl! Those last words! Well there you go! Like Father Like Son!
As a Police Officer looking back I remember when college was pushed on all the kids in school, most of my friends went off to college and then got a job they they either hate or tolerate; I worked in the trades and then became a Cop, I couldn’t be any happier and truly love what I do.. none of my child good friends truly love what they do, and it’s very sad and unfortunate.. Not to mention they owe more on college debt then I owe on my house.
It’s hard to believe he has no kids of his own because he plays the father role so well
For reals
I remember saying to my dad that I wanted to be a police officer as well when I was in high school. He was a near 20 year Veteran of our local sheriff's department. Long story short, that was the last occupation he wanted me to pursue. RIP Dad, you're always the champ!
90’s tv was the best. This show was a staple for me growing up (I’m not African American btw). The beauty of this show and several others was it’s ability to transcend racial boundaries. It was just pure brilliant writing and acting
Idk which was better "Family Matters" or "Fresh Prince" they both have their strong suits. But if I had to pick which show had the best Father Figure....had to be Uncle Phil, but damn it's a close one.
Family Matters jumped the shark when they started to focus on Steve Urkel and made the plots more and more ridiculous so I'm going to give this one to Fresh Prince.
@@joncarroll2040 At least Urkel saved the show. Without him, no Family Matters coming back. Wow people are jealous of Urkels success.
I bet Carl really put his foot in his mouth that time. He didn't listen to Eddie before blowing up for no reason.
like i said, anger management therapy
Not gonna lie, this moment hits that Top 5 in my Top 10 favorite Family Matters Moments. #1 if you eliminate all Urkel moments
Me too
Eliminating all the Urkel moments, it's still #2 for me after Estelle telling Laura how she got her library to let black people in
This is one of THE better tv shows to have ever come out. I remember being so excited as a kid to sit down and watch family matters every Friday night on TGIF.
I Love When Carl Says “Edward Please Tell Me This is a Joke”? Before He Starts Yelling in His Voice As Always Then The Face He Makes When Eddie Says He Wants To Be a Cop is Perfect!
What did you expect,in the past Eddie made potential career choices that really didn't amount to anything with serious results and Carl knows this.Plus add in the fact he had no prior interest in law enforcement until now.the fact that Eddie had changed his mind about it and Carl's reaction to Eddie's career choice shows that he's grown alot
@@AR-xd3dp So True and Eddie Wants To Be Like Carl!
@@vinceniederman It's more like he final realized that what he wanted out of life was in his father's career path
@@AR-xd3dp True and Eddie Had Some Crazy Ideas On Family Matters!
Carl needs anger management therapy before he do something drastic
@anonymous user can u see Steve n Carl together in therapy lol
That's why Carl has high blood pressure on the show
3, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, what the heck is bothering me!? 🤣
@@21deadwood YOU!! 😃
The only reason why Carl acted that way cause he was under the impression"Oh great,another one of my son's path to nowhere career choices again"
He just dropped a bomb on Carl. The look on his face.!!!😮😮😮😮
Carl and Uncle Phill are the 2 best TV Dads in History
Best tv dads in history;
Stannis Baratheon.
Roose Bolton.
Al Bundy.
Archie Bunker.
Martin Byrde.
Walder Frey.
Frank Gallagher.
Ross Geller.
Balon Greyjoy.
Peter Griffin.
Tywin Lannister.
Vic Mackey.
Hank Moody.
Dexter Morgan.
Ted Mosby.
Frank Reynolds.
Homer Simpson.
Stan Smith.
Tony Soprano.
Randyll Tarly.
Walter White.
I miss the 80s and 90s shows , I loved this show
The way Carl looked thought he said 'OP' fr 🤣😂
I loved this show. Watched it every TGIF.
I loved this show as a kid and I still watch re runs as an adult.. I swear I get teary eyed after almost every episode
I love the conversations between Eddie and Carl . They’re Di meaningful
Funny how throughout the series, Eddie had other ridiculous careers in mind despite Carl’s insistence for him to be a cop and In the end he decided to become one. The one thing Carl's job and Eddie's wild dream jobs have in common is that none require college degrees.
I remember in Season 2, Carl wanted Eddie to go on a ride-a-long with him, but Steve wound up going instead.
That is a full circle moment
Priceless acting ❤❤❤ seeing this as a 22yr old black man. My dad wanted me to be a mechanic like him & my mom wanted me to be a teacher like her. I’m a weekend cna in school to be an RN. 👑
ABC should bring Eddie back in a dramadie with Steve Urkel where Eddie is a cop and Urkel does forensic work with him. Think Hooperman meets NYPD Blue in Chicago. I hope someone sees this and makes it happen.
You mean lie CSI?
@@SMP2390 no but nice try
I'd would watch that
@@jermainemartinez8282 Thanks, I think it could a BIG hit!
You are most welcome @@HelloooThere
Eddie made being a cop sound like some fun shit 😂😂 hell no bro thats a life of stress & danger
😁😆🤣
@@jovanphillips6610 Only reason I would join as to either be a Detective or SWAT. I wouldn’t wanna be in a Patrol Car all day-everyday😆😆😆😆😆🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
I don’t think Eddie was underestimating how dangerous being a cop is. I think he was inspired by Carl’s work as a cop and his example, and wanted to follow in his footsteps. Being a cop is hard and dangerous work, but so much reward can come from ensuring safety in your community and knowing you helped people in this way, and even saved lives.
@@kristinroelofson4152 yeah i get it 😂🙏🏾 i was pokin fun, but i know its a sitsom so i understand they were goin for inspiration
Or rather, the complete opposite of what Eddie was describing? Working for people you respect, something new and exciting every day, and so on 😂
That guitar solo at the end was pretty tight. Jazzy tone
Tbh??? We do need more Brothers and Sisters on the Force who will actually Protect and Serve the Community and not just take the Job for the Money and other Wrong Reasons.
Agreed
This. This right here.
Thank you!
His facial expression said it all ever since Eddie was a kid he wanted him to be a cop.
This happens in a lot of families. My parents were teachers, I always said I'd never become one as a child because I wanted to be my own person, but then I tried it for the first time in 2016 via a local middle school allowing me to do observations/test prep review w/ a class, and I realized in just that moment that educating and helping US children was my life's purpose/calling.
I'm surprised Eddie never thought about going into the military.
Because of what happened the time he snuck into the military to get Waldo out. Sgt. Shiskahhhhhh made him, steve and waldo clean the floor with tooth brushes.
Those were the days. But now...
23 years of season 9 finale and also I miss the original Harriette Winslow play by JoMarie Payton she is the best television mother
The one time in history when the parent loses a debate towards their grown up son
The shock and pride on Carl's face os priceless
The face expression had me crying 😭😭😭 that was to funny.
Carl: And what kind of fairytale job is that. 😅😅😅
It’s nice how Eddie wants to be a cop like his father.
Loved this show growing up.
While I loved this show, and loved all the messages and lessons and family values, this came at a time when college was really being pushed by everyone. Mainstream sitcoms made it all out to be either go to college or have a horrible life. At the same time, i do appreciate the episode challenging that. Eddie being a cop WILL make a difference in his life, not to mention pay him a living wage and offer a great pension. I don't recall how this episode ended but looking on it now, I would DETER most people from going to college considering what indoctrination stupidity centers they've become. Youre better off NOT going these days and being a cop is a very respectable job.
Very very well said! This was a valuable scene indeed, but i agree in the 90’s all these family shows pushed college, especially the ones on the local networks like abc, nbc, wb, etc. and it definitely indoctrinated ppl who didn’t really need to go… so now many are in debt and dont even have much to show for it in some cases. Now we know better though. I have a bachelors degree but if i could do it over id go straight to culinary school after hs, and then even add another trade skill like something tech related.
For reals shows like Family Matters should still be on the air especially with all the stuff happening today
Sad that shows like this don't exist anymore.
"it's YOUR job, Dad! I wanna be a cop." - and then "Dad" is just stunned.
This was a great great show... I never even saw Color watching this show... I just saw a hardworking loving family
The look on Carl's face at the end, it's like he was actually terrified of that suggestion. He knows the kind of life that police have to live, and you could see in his eyes that he doesn't want that kind of life for his own son.
My favorite memory Grandpa Fisher Wonderful
Family Matters was always one of my all time favorite shows.
The final season imo doesn't get a lot of credit it deserves. Granted the show was nearing it's end by this point (it coulda done maybe 1 more year, it should have for sure,) but the writing in this season, especially the 2nd half was top notch. They really seemed dedicated and wanted badly to evolve the characters to a satisfying point. The show gave up on Urkel's inventions after the mind reading show early in the year (only time that year there was an invention,) and after the Stevil show they got more and more serious with the themes. The 1998 part of the season was so fun to watch. Eddie's arc in particular here is a shining moment of it all. He finally drops the sillyness he'd had in the past few seasons and manned up, and got serious and it all paid off well. Not only does he fully advance into something he could do well, but he finally makes Carl proud which is what he tried, and failed, several times through the show to do. It really felt like he was reaching for his destiny finally and found it. It's really well acted and wonderful.
I also loved the scene at the bar after this where he goes with Carl to meet all of his longtime friends. It got very dark with the cops who were mentally suffering from the job and I love how the writers took time to highlight that as it's not a pretty job field to go into at all; some people suffer for it. Great mature way to handle it all.
In this way I really hate we couldn't have one more year. Eddie on the job having to deal with tricky moments woulda been a nice twist of pace that year 10 coulda used quite well.
Carl did not see that coming
Nope Not At All And That’s Why Carl is My 2nd Favorite Character on The Show!
Harriette, you better get in there before there's going to be blood!! lol
I saw this episode when it was in CBS at the time
I'm not crying. You are
Nothing cant compare to hearing a son wanting to follow in his father's footsteps
Love this show
I wish this was my Dad growing up. I needed him. 😭
This is one of my favorites eips show because Carl was like what fantasy job is that and the edd say a cop dad then the look on Carl face was priceless u see it in eyes he wanted to cry
the ending had me rolling hahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha
I wish Carl was a real person, and was my dad. I needed this in my life so bad growing up.
What's crazy is the actor
never got married or had kids
0:50 Reginald's acting is just outstanding
The thing is that police officers should still have to go through at least two years of school before being given a badge and gun, and if they can't or won't learn the necessities, then they have no business having that kind of authority.
I totally agree
What happens when they meet the requirements and still don't do as they are expected?
@@ThaOlBoy Then it's bye-bye badge and gun.
2 years of schooling it only takes you 8 weeks to be trained as a soldier to go to war lol
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
As a white kid growing up this show made me love and respect the black community. Now as an adult I still get emotional seen it. Crazy that a show can make u laugh and cry at the same time
Carl Winslow often gets overlooked when TV dads are talked about, but he is truly one of the greats.
"from you!!....I learned it from watching you!!!!!!!""
Thx. 4 sharing.
At first, Carl tried to talk Eddie into becoming a cop with a ride along, but that didn't work. Now, years later, after having to learn a few hard life lessons and struggling for two years in college to find his path in life, Eddie decided to be a cop of his own free will and accord.
There's more than one way to find your path in life, and Eddie found the one that was waiting for him to walk it.
this goes full circle back to season 1 or 2 when Carl asked Eddie what he wanted to do with this life and asked Eddie would he want to be a cop. Eddie laughed and turned the idea down but years later he came back to the thought to make it a reality.
This is back then when you didn’t have to have a bachelors degree to be in law-enforcement. Unfortunately a lot of law-enforcement agencies require you to have a bachelors degrees today in criminal justice and/or forensics.
i cant tell
In New York City, one would need an associates degree (2 years of college) to be a cop. I don't know if Chicago is the same thing.
@@BrotherDerrick3X yeah I’m not sure either, like here in Oklahoma… TPD requires a BD and OKC don’t. 🤷🏻♂️
@@hedga001 I forgot that military time can be substituted for 2 years college for job in New York City Police.
People should realize that just because people drop out of college does not mean they don’t have a plan for the future or their failures. It just means college was not for them and they have a different goal in life. Because like you’re not people can have a good career all without college. Some people are just not meant for college. And from what I’ve heard, you don’t need to have a college education in order to be a cop.
Man this was a great show! No identity politics, no need to yell every 10 minutes that they are black. Good writing and good stories, period.
Yea we can read between the lines of this comment
@@vensonj cool…
Full circle moment
1. Go to 0:55
2. Close your eyes.
3. Think of fresh Prince in Bel air.
Who comes up in your mind then? 😅😂
Eddie will have been on the force about 25 years now if they ever brought this show back..
Eddie Winslow was killed in the line of duty. He was killed by Steve Urkel in a domestic abuse call.
Amazing fav episode
The scene that takes place after this is good, too. Carl asks Eddie why he wants to be a cop now since he always dreamed of being a professional basketball player. Eddie tells him that he wants a job that helps people. Carl takes Eddie to a bar where some of the patrons are former cops who either quit or were forced to retire due to injuries, and he asks Eddie if this is really what he wants. Eddie says yes, and Carl announces to the patrons that his son is following in his footsteps, to which the patrons respond by applauding.
On a side note.
Yep. This was how my parents felt about college back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I wasted hope scholarship and a several years BS’ing and not knowing why I was even there. Eventually quit after a year, got chewed out, and worked various jobs. Everything from construction to fabrication dept in a plant to selling motorcycles at a dealership. Took real life experience for me to discover I liked Engineering, but I never would have had the drive to get thru the math and physics classes (much less the Eng specific classes later on) without life experience. Paid my own way through school one semester at a time which sucked, but looking back it only added to my drive bc it was my money.
That hits hard someone to become
And what kind of fairy tale job is that? Lol 😂