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Family Matters

TV Series1989 – 199830m9 seasons · 215 episodes

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A spinoff of Perfect Strangers, Family Matters began as the at-home adventures of elevator operator Harriette Winslow and her multigenerational family. But midway through the first season, Jaleel White made a one-shot appearance as neighborhood nerd Urkel. With oversized glasses, undersized body, screechy voice and indomitable self-confidence, Urkel proved irresistibly funny, turning White into an overnight sensation and a new star of the show.

Creators: William Bickley Michael Warren
Stars: Bryton James Joseph Wright Julius Wright

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E1Out With the OldSep 19, 1997 · 30m · Steve gets a make-over in preparation for Laura's sorority auction; Carl is threatened by Harriette's promotion.Not rated yet

E2They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?Sep 26, 1997 · 30m · Urkel tags along when Carl goes duck hunting with his boss; Laura loses her mother's diamond earrings.Not rated yet

E3Dumb Belle of the BallOct 3, 1997 · 30m · Eddie feels obliged to escort Myrtle to the ball after she saves his life.Not rated yet

E4Drinking and JivingOct 10, 1997 · 30m · Laura drinks too much at a fraternity party; Carl and Harriette make conflicting surprise plans for their anniversary.Not rated yet

E5Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?Oct 17, 1997 · 30m · For Eddie's 21st birthday bash, Urkel mistakenly uses his little black book for the guest list.Not rated yet

E6A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to ReadOct 24, 1997 · 30m · A scientific accident leaves Urkel with the ability to read minds.Not rated yet

E7Stevil II: This Time He's Not AloneOct 31, 1997 · 30m · The ventriloquist dummy Stevil and his new friend Carlsbad haunt Urkel and Carl.Not rated yet

E8Trading PlacesNov 7, 1997 · 30m · Stefan and Urkel trade places to test Laura's feelings; Eddie tapes the police department for a school project.Not rated yet

E9A Pain in HarassmentNov 28, 1997 · 30m · Urkel can win $1 million by sinking a halftime shot at an LA Clippers game; Harriette has trouble with her boss.Not rated yet

E10Original Gangsta DawgDec 5, 1997 · 30m · Trouble comes to town when Urkel's cousin, Original Gangsta Dawg, pays a visit and clashes with both Carl and Laura.Not rated yet

E11Deck the MallsDec 19, 1997 · 30m · Steve gets all wrapped up in the Christmas spirit when he takes a job as a gift-wrapper, but the new gig leaves him little time to spend with Myra; Carl plays Santa at the mall and appoints Laura to be his elf; a disappointed Richie learns that his mom won't be with him for the holidays.Not rated yet

E12Grill of My DreamsJan 9, 1998 · 30m · Urkel impresses Laura with his new cooking talent and manages to save a Japanese restaurant from a fire; Carl baby-sits a parrot.Not rated yet

E13Breaking Up Is Hard to DoJan 16, 1998 · 30m · Urkel and Myra break up, and Eddie decides to drop out of college to become a cop.Not rated yet

E14Crazy for You (1)Jan 23, 1998 · 30m · Myra and Stefan work at separating Laura and Steve; Eddie learns an important lesson in firearm safety.Not rated yet

E15Crazier for You (2)Jan 30, 1998 · 30m · Myra surprises Steve and Laura on their first date; Harriette gives Carl his rink back.Not rated yet

E16Whose Man Is It Anyway?Jun 5, 1998 · 30m · Myrtle and Greta decide to settle their fight over Eddie in the boxing ring; 3J looks for his biological mother.Not rated yet

E17PolkapaloozaJun 12, 1998 · 30m · Urkel takes Laura to Chicago's biggest polka festival in an effort to bond with her.Not rated yet

E18Throw Urkel from the TrainJun 18, 1998 · 30m · Carl spends a weekend with Urkel after his nerdy neighbor unwittingly joins him on a business trip.Not rated yet

E19Don't Make Me OverJun 26, 1998 · 30m · After a cosmetic makeover, Myrtle decides she likes her old self better.Not rated yet

E20Pop Goes the QuestionJul 3, 1998 · 30m · Laura faces a dilemma when both Urkel and Stefan ask for her hand in marriage.Not rated yet

E21Lost in Space (1)Jul 10, 1998 · 30m · Urkel and Laura postpone their wedding when he is launched into space in order to test his latest gadget.Not rated yet

E22Lost in Space (2)Jul 17, 1998 · 30m · Urkel fixes his spacecraft from the outside in order to return to Earth and see Laura again.Not rated yet

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Bryton JamesRichard "Richie" Crawford Joseph WrightRichard "Richie" Crawford Julius WrightRichard "Richie" Crawford Reginald VelJohnsonCarl Otis Winslow Judyann ElderHarriette Winslow Jo Marie PaytonHarriette Winslow Kellie Shanygne WilliamsLaura Lee Winslow Darius McCraryEdward "Eddie" Winslow Telma HopkinsRachel Crawford Valerie JonesJudy Winslow

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Premiered: September 22, 1989
Ended: July 17, 1998
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 30m
TVmaze ID: 1250

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