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"Family Matters" (1989) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1989-1998

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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   3,174 votes
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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | unknown full episode list

Release Date:

22 September 1989 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family more

Plot:

Long-running "Perfect Strangers" spin-off series centering on the Winslow family and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. full summary

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 15 nominations more

NewsDesk:
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User Comments:

Great show but two big questions more (80 total)


Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 8 of 101)
Reginald VelJohnson ... Carl Otis Winslow / ... (215 episodes, 1989-1998)
Kellie Shanygne Williams ... Laura Lee Winslow (214 episodes, 1989-1998)
Darius McCrary ... Edward 'Eddie' James Arthur Winslow / ... (207 episodes, 1989-1998)

Jaleel White ... Steven 'Steve' Quincy Urkel / ... (204 episodes, 1989-1998)

JoMarie Payton ... Harriette Winslow / ... (201 episodes, 1989-1998)
Rosetta LeNoire ... Estelle 'Mother' Winslow / ... (121 episodes, 1989-1997)

Bryton James ... Richie Crawford (95 episodes, 1990-1997)
Telma Hopkins ... Rachel Crawford (94 episodes, 1989-1997)
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Additional Details

Runtime:

30 min (215 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-G (some epiosodes) | USA:TV-PG (some epiosodes)


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Trivia:

The show was cancelled by ABC after its eighth season but eventually picked up by CBS in hopes of attracting a younger audience. more

Goofs:

Continuity: In the Winslow's, home guests would always walk out the front door and then to the left, but in the picture that is shown as the Winslow's home there is no walkway to the left. There are a few stairs outside that lead up to the front door, but walking to the left after exiting through the front door would only lead you into a wall. more

Quotes:

[just got lemon tart filling thrown at him]
Steve Urkel: Can I have a glass of milk to go with my face?
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Step by Step: A Star Is Born (#7.2)" (1997) more

Soundtrack:

As Days Go By more


FAQ

Who sings/plays the theme song?
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11 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
Great show but two big questions, 1 June 2002
Author: Jerry Smith from USA

I've loved this show for a really long time. I thought that the entire family was great and Urkel was the best nerd I have ever seen. And the thing is, Jaleel White isn't a nerd! I've got a problem with this show though. Where did Judy go? Why did Rachel move away and Richie stay. First, I didn't really care for her but she just disappeared. Second, it would be quite strange for a little boy to stay with a different family than his mother with no sickness or harassment.

Overall the show is great and could've made the top 5 on my favorite shows but the two things knocked a half point off. Rating *** out of ****.

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