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Family Matters

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19981989–1998
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
28K
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Reginald VelJohnson, Jaimee Foxworth, Telma Hopkins, Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Darius McCrary, Jo Marie Payton, Jaleel White, and Kellie Shanygne Williams in Family Matters (1989)
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AdventureComedyDrama
The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
589
206
  • Creators
    • William Bickley
    • Robert L. Boyett
    • Thomas L. Miller
  • Stars
    • Reginald VelJohnson
    • Jaleel White
    • Kellie Shanygne Williams
  • Creators
    • William Bickley
    • Robert L. Boyett
    • Thomas L. Miller
  • Stars
    • Reginald VelJohnson
    • Jaleel White
    • Kellie Shanygne Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 104User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Jo Marie Payton, Michelle Thomas, Jaleel White, and Kellie Shanygne Williams in Family Matters (1989)
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    Darius McCrary in Family Matters (1989)
    Reginald VelJohnson and Jo Marie Payton in Family Matters (1989)
    Darius McCrary and Jo Marie Payton in Family Matters (1989)
    Telma Hopkins in Family Matters (1989)
    Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Jo Marie Payton, and Kellie Shanygne Williams in Family Matters (1989)
    Darius McCrary and Jaleel White in Family Matters (1989)
    Jo Marie Payton in Family Matters (1989)
    Reginald VelJohnson and Jaleel White in Family Matters (1989)
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    Top cast

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    Reginald VelJohnson
    Reginald VelJohnson
    • Carl Winslow…
    Jaleel White
    Jaleel White
    • Steve Urkel…
    Kellie Shanygne Williams
    Kellie Shanygne Williams
    • Laura Winslow
    Darius McCrary
    Darius McCrary
    • Eddie Winslow
    Jo Marie Payton
    Jo Marie Payton
    • Harriette Winslow
    Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire
    • Estelle 'Mother' Winslow
    Bryton James
    Bryton James
    • Richie Crawford
    Shawn Harrison
    Shawn Harrison
    • Waldo Geraldo Faldo…
    Jaimee Foxworth
    Jaimee Foxworth
    • Judy Winslow
    Telma Hopkins
    Telma Hopkins
    • Rachel Crawford
    Cherie Johnson
    Cherie Johnson
    • Maxine Johnson
    Michelle Thomas
    Michelle Thomas
    • Myra Monkhouse
    Joseph Wright
    • Richie Crawford
    Julius Wright
    • Richie Crawford
    Orlando Brown
    Orlando Brown
    • 3J
    Barry Jenner
    Barry Jenner
    • Lt. Lieu Murtaugh
    Tammy Townsend
    Tammy Townsend
    • Greta McClure…
    Shavar Ross
    Shavar Ross
    • Weasel…
    • Creators
      • William Bickley
      • Robert L. Boyett
      • Thomas L. Miller
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    • Trivia
      Although Steve Urkel's character was named after a producer's friend and only supposed to appear once, the audience's response was overwhelmingly positive that the producers decided to make Urkel a regular character. Urkel merchandise included a talking doll, trading cards, posters, books, lunch boxes, T-shirts, and a limited-edition cereal.
    • Goofs
      Guests always walked out of the Winslow's front door and then to the left, but in the picture that is shown as the Winslows' 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 into a wall.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Steve Urkel: Did I do that?

    • Connections
      Featured in ABC TGIF: Episode #1.32 (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      As Days Go By
      Written by Jesse Frederick and Bennett Salvay

      Performed by Jesse Frederick

    User reviews104

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    Was Funny For A While, But Went On Way Too Long
    Family Matters started out as a rather ordinary Cosby Show-like sitcom about an everyday African American family living in suburban Chicago. But then something happened. Next door neighbor Steve Urkel was introduced. And just like that, ABC's TGIF line-up would never be the same.

    I'll agree with most and say that the first six seasons were very funny. Classic episodes included Steve playing the role of Laura's husband for a school project, Carl teaching Steve how to drive, the introduction of Stefan, and the obligatory trip to Disneyland. Unfortunately, after Season Six (ie. when Steve finally moved in with the Winslows) it was pretty obvious the series was starting to wear thin. The writers seemed to be running out of ideas, often having to rely on Steve Urkel himself and his inventions for all the comedy, his cousin Myrtle was re-introduced for no reason, and even Steve's own character cooled down to the point where by the last season, he no longer seemed like the clumsy, nerdy Steve Urkel we all knew and loved.

    Essentially, Family Matters was a very funny show for a while, but also one that should have stopped while it was still at its prime, rather than being forced to end after two or so seasons of lousy ratings.
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    • MartyD82-1
    • May 22, 2005

    FAQ7

    • Who lives in the Winslow house, and how are they all related?
    • Who sings/plays the theme song?
    • What are the lyrics to the theme song?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1989 (United States)
      • United States
      • Warner Brothers
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bickley-Warren Productions
      • Lorimar Television
      • Miller/Boyett Productions
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    • 30 minutes
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      • Stereo

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