Family Matters

Family Matters

  • 1989
  • 9 Seasons
  • 215 Episodes
  •  6.731  (324)
  •   Ended

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.

Family Matters
Seasons
Lost in Space (2)
22. Lost in Space (2)
July 17, 1998
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.
Lost in Space (1)
21. Lost in Space (1)
July 10, 1998
The first of a two-part series finale sends Urkel into space, which means he'll have to postpone his marriage to Laura.
Pop Goes the Question
20. Pop Goes the Question
July 03, 1998
Urkel asks Carl for Laura's hand in marriage, but Stefan has already given Laura a ring.
Don't Make Me Over
19. Don't Make Me Over
June 26, 1998
Myrtle gets a makeover, drops her inhibitions, raises her hemlines and goes after Eddie with a vengeance.
Throw Urkel From the Train
18. Throw Urkel From the Train
June 19, 1998
Laura gets bad vibes from Maxine's slick new boyfriend; Carl gets into a funk reflecting on a road not taken.
Polkapalooza
17. Polkapalooza
June 12, 1998
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.
Whose Man Is It Anyway?
16. Whose Man Is It Anyway?
June 05, 1998
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.
Crazier for You
15. Crazier for You
January 30, 1998
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.
Crazy for You
14. Crazy for You
January 23, 1998
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.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
13. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
January 16, 1998
Eddie wants to drop out of school to become a cop; and Urkel wants to drop Myra.
Grill of My Dreams
12. Grill of My Dreams
January 09, 1998
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.
Deck the Malls
11. Deck the Malls
December 19, 1997
Christmastime finds Richie awaiting a visit from his mom, and Urkel working as a sluggish gift wrapper at the mall.
Original Gangsta Dawg
10. Original Gangsta Dawg
December 05, 1997
Urkel's hip-hop cousin, O.G.D., makes a bad first impression on the Winslows.
A Pain in Harassment
9. A Pain in Harassment
November 28, 1997
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.
Trading Places
8. Trading Places
November 07, 1997
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.
Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
7. Stevil II: This Time He's Not Alone
October 31, 1997
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.
A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
6. A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
October 24, 1997
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.
Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
5. Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?
October 17, 1997
Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.
Drinking and Jiving
4. Drinking and Jiving
October 10, 1997
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.
Dumb Belle of the Ball
3. Dumb Belle of the Ball
October 03, 1997
Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
2. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
September 26, 1997
Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.
Out With the Old
1. Out With the Old
September 19, 1997
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.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    September 22, 1989
  • Rating
    6.731  (324)