"Rules of the House," the third episode of Step by Step 's first season, originally aired on October 4, 1991, and focuses on the conflict arising from Carol Foster imposing strict, organized routines on the relaxed Lambert family. The episode, featuring the main ensemble cast, culminates with Carol nearly moving to Milwaukee after a confrontation with Frank over a "token system" and restrictions on watching the World Series. Detailed episode information is available at Step by Step Wiki . Rules of the House | Step by Step Wiki | Fandom