Family Matters

Name: Family Matters
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1989-09-22
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Jaleel White

ENDED9 Seasons215 Episodes★ 6.8

Family Matters is a comedy and family series on ABC that ran from 1989 to 1998, ending after 9 seasons and 215 episodes.

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NetworkABC

First AiredSep 22, 1989

Last AiredJul 17, 1998

GenreComedy, Family

Runtime23 min

Created ByMichael Warren, William Bickley

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionBickley-Warren Productions, Lorimar Television, Miller/Boyett Productions

A long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. A spin-off of Perfect Strangers.

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Cast

Reginald VelJohnson

Carl Winslow

Darius McCrary

Eddie Winslow

Kellie Shanygne Williams

Laura Winslow

Jaleel White

Steve Urkel

Seasons & Episodes9 seasons · 215 episodes

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E1Out With the Old

Sep 19, 199722m

Urkel gets a makeover for Laura's bachelor auction. Meanwhile, Carl's thinking could use a makeover when Harriette's salary spurs his competitive instincts.

E2They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

Sep 26, 199722m

Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.

E3Dumb Belle of the Ball

Oct 3, 199722m

Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.

E4Drinking and Jiving

Oct 10, 199722m

Goody-two-shoes Laura has her first beer--and her second and third--at a fraternity party, where she's later rescued by a gallant Urkel. Meanwhile, Carl and Harriette keep their anniversary plans a secret from each other, but not from Eddie, who finds himself in the middle of their fight.

E5Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?

Oct 17, 199722m

Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.

E6A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read

Oct 24, 199722m

Urkel's new Total Recall Machine malfunctions, leaving him with an uncanny ability to read minds; and Carl gets roped into serving as leader of the boys' Junior Woodsmen troop.

E7Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone

Oct 31, 199722m

Stevil, the mischievous ventriloquist dummy, is back to haunt Urkel, but now he's brought along a nightmarish sidekick, Carlsbad. Together Stevil and Carlsbad attempt to take over the souls of Urkel and Carl - wreaking havoc on the whole Winslow household.

E8Trading Places

Nov 7, 199722m

Stefan, disguised as Urkel, pays Laura a visit to determine if Urkel's the new man in her life. Meanwhile, Eddie accompanies Carl on his beat, equipped with a video camera.

E9A Pain in Harassment

Nov 28, 199722m

Harriette's new boss blindsides his employees with verbal abuse. Meanwhile, Urkel tries to win a million dollars with a basketball half-court shot in L.A.

E10Original Gangsta Dawg

Dec 5, 199722m

Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.

E11Deck the Malls

Dec 19, 199722m

Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.

E12Grill of My Dreams

Jan 9, 199822m

Urkel apprentices as a teppanyaki chef at a Japanese restaurant and makes his cooking debut in front of Laura. Meanwhile, Carl bird-sits for the commissioner.

E13Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Jan 16, 199822m

Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.

E14Crazy for You

Jan 23, 199822m

Myra spies on Urkel's every move with her elaborate "Stevie-Glasses-cam". She is shocked to learn of his upcoming Saturday night date with Laura. When she tells Stefan about her rival's pending date with "her Stevie," Stefan agrees to help rain on their parade. Meanwhile, Carl tries to control Eddie's trigger-happy finger during police training.

E15Crazier for You

Jan 30, 199822m

Urkel discovers that Myra has been spying on him, but he thinks she's really snapped her cap when she starts dressing like Laura. Meanwhile, Harriette learns her wedding ring was originally intended for another.

E16Whose Man Is It Anyway?

Jun 5, 199822m

Cousin Myrtle dukes it out in the boxing ring with Greta to win Eddie for her own. Meanwhile, 3J longs to find his birth mother.

E17Polkapalooza

Jun 12, 199822m

Laura reluctantly accompanies Urkel to a polka bash and actually has fun in his wacky world. Meanwhile, Eddie moves into an apartment and regrets giving Carl a standing invitation.

E18Throw Urkel From the Train

Jun 19, 199822m

Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.

E19Don't Make Me Over

Jun 26, 199822m

Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.

E20Pop Goes the Question

Jul 3, 199822m

Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.

E21Lost in Space (1)

Jul 10, 199823m

The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.

E22Lost in Space (2)

Jul 17, 199823m

In the conclusion of the series finale, astro-nerd Urkel's life hangs in the balance when he takes a dangerous walk in space to patch the damaged spacecraft.

About Family Matters

Family Matters is a comedy, family series on ABC. The show first aired on Sep 22, 1989 and currently has 9 seasons and 215 episodes. Family Matters has ended. It has a rating of 6.8/10 based on 377 votes. The cast includes Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Jaleel White. Created by Michael Warren and William Bickley.