About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1989
Seasons
9
Episodes
215
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
350
Genre
Comedy, Family
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Mama Who Came to Dinner
Mother Winslow moves in and immediately begins to usurp Carl's authority. Eddie wants to go out with his friends, but he has a strict curfew that complicates things with Carl.
S01E02
Two-Income Family
Hariette loses her job to automation, forcing the family into austerity measures while Carl stews over the family debts.
S01E03
Short Story
Rachel writes a short story with characters that seem all too familiar; Carl becomes obsessed with the family's out of proportion water bill.
S01E04
Rachel's First Date
The Winslows finally get to be alone together when Rachel accepts a date with a man from the church choir.
S01E05
Straight A's
Eddie comes home with straight A's on his report card and the whole family is proud of him. Rodney comes over and tells him that he changed the grades on the report cards on the sc…
S01E06
Basketball Blues
Carl's efforts to get Eddie psyched for a pro basketball career is enhanced by a visit from basketball star Bolton.
S01E07
Body Damage
Rachel takes an unauthorized spin in the classic automobile that Carl plans to drive in the Columbus Day Parade.
S01E08
Mr. Badwrench
Self-proclaimed handyman Carl decides to install a shower in Mother Winslow's quarters while she's out of town.
S01E09
Stake-Out
After Carl is on an all-night stakeout with his attractive new partner, Harriette finds a room key to Louie's Love Grotto in his pocket.
S01E10
False Arrest
The Winslows are aghast to discover that their TV idol has been arrested for assaulting a police officer - Officer Carl Winslow.
S01E11
The Quilt
Laura sells a quilt Grandmother Winslow considered an heirloom.
S01E12
Laura's First Date
Laura wants to go to an upcoming dance with a good-looking boy. Carl and Eddie try to find Laura a date. Carl asks Steve Urkel to take Laura to the dance, while Eddie asks one of h…
S01E13
Man's Best Friend
Carl has a rule he intends to enforce not pets in the house until he meets a big, playful puppy who follows the kids home from school.
S01E14
Baker's Dozens
Thanks to Rachel's brainstorm, Carl could become the "king of tarts" if he shares his secret recipe for lemon tarts, which were a big hit at a local restaurant.
S01E15
The Big Reunion
Carl decides to lose weight before going to his high-school reunion.
S01E16
The Party
A "No Guests" rule spells no fun for Eddie, who's left in charge of the house while the adults are away for the weekend.
S01E17
The Big Fix
Eddie persuades Laura to date a guy he's indebted to.
S01E18
Sitting Pretty
Laura's babysitting service floods the house with children at a bad time on the night Carl has invited his captain over.
S01E19
In a Jam
Eddie wants to do the right thing when faced with protecting Steve from a bully who threatens to beat him up, which could get Eddie creamed as well.
S01E20
The Candidate
Eddie places image over integrity in his class president bid when image-maker Laura offers a thousand points of light to illuminate his campaign.
S01E21
Bowl Me Over
The men vie with the women in a bowling match and Carl's philosophy about accepting defeat gracefully ends up in the gutter when Harriette aces him out.
S01E22
Rock Video
When Eddie's big ego threatens to disband his group during the making of a rock video for a contest, the rest of the Winslows offer some ideas.
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🎭 Comedy
🎭 Family
🎬 Michael Warren
👤 Reginald VelJohnson
👤 Darius McCrary
👤 Kellie Shanygne Williams
chicago, illinois
middle class
spin off
sitcom
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Questions about Family Matters
How many seasons does Family Matters have?
Family Matters has 9 seasons and 215 episodes total.
Who created Family Matters?
Family Matters was created by Michael Warren and first aired in 1989.
What genre is Family Matters?
Family Matters is a Comedy, Family series.
Who stars in Family Matters?
The cast of Family Matters includes Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Jaleel White.
What is the TMDB rating for Family Matters?
Family Matters has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 350 votes.
