208: Family Matters Does Dracula

“Dark and Stormy Night” (October 28, 1994)

We’ve talked before how Family Matters has a more liberal take on typical hijinx than most sitcoms, but the show’s sixth season Halloween episode went full on Dracula — by which we mean Francis Ford Coppola. It’s really ambitious! And Hariette has never looked sexier! And we’re very stoked to have Michael Varrati on hand to discuss it because not everyone would be able to spot this darkling little gem hidden in the 1994 TGIF lineup.

Listen to Michael’s podcast Midnight Mass — and in particular listen to the episode all about Prom Night 2. It’s a hoot.

Watch Glen's episode of Ninjago: Dragons Rising, now streaming on Netflix! And if you're not sure what a Ninjago is, watch Ninjago Decoded, Glen's video series that explains the history of the Ninjago TV show.

Episode artwork by Ian O’Phelan.