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.
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 after 9 seasons. It has a rating of 6.8/10 based on 334 votes. The cast includes Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Jaleel White. Created by Michael Warren and William Bickley.
