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Family Matters

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1998
  • TV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
32K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,588
663
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)
Watch Family Matters - TBS Promo (1995)
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Quirky ComedySitcomSlapstickAdventureComedyDramaFamilySci-Fi

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.

  • Creators
    • William Bickley
    • Robert L. Boyett
    • Thomas L. Miller
  • Stars
    • Reginald VelJohnson
    • Jaleel White
    • Darius McCrary
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    32K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,588
    663
    • Creators
      • William Bickley
      • Robert L. Boyett
      • Thomas L. Miller
    • Stars
      • Reginald VelJohnson
      • Jaleel White
      • Darius McCrary
    • 116User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 16 wins & 24 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos3

    Family Matters - TBS Promo (1995)
    Trailer 0:31
    Family Matters - TBS Promo (1995)
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Video 3:44
    The Evolution of Nerds
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Video 3:44
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Post "Roseanne" Revival Ideas
    Video 2:57
    Post "Roseanne" Revival Ideas

    Photos286

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    Top Cast99+

    Reginald VelJohnson
    Reginald VelJohnson
    • Carl Winslow…
    • 1989–1998
    Jaleel White
    Jaleel White
    • Steve Urkel…
    • 1989–1998
    Darius McCrary
    Darius McCrary
    • Eddie Winslow
    • 1989–1998
    Kellie Shanygne Williams
    Kellie Shanygne Williams
    • Laura Winslow
    • 1989–1998
    Jo Marie Payton
    Jo Marie Payton
    • Harriette Winslow
    • 1989–1997
    Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire
    • Estelle 'Mother' Winslow…
    • 1989–1997
    Bryton James
    Bryton James
    • Richie Crawford
    • 1990–1997
    Shawn Harrison
    Shawn Harrison
    • Waldo Geraldo Faldo…
    • 1990–1996
    Jaimee Foxworth
    Jaimee Foxworth
    • Judy Winslow
    • 1989–1995
    Telma Hopkins
    Telma Hopkins
    • Rachel Crawford
    • 1989–1997
    Cherie Johnson
    Cherie Johnson
    • Maxine Johnson
    • 1990–1998
    Michelle Thomas
    Michelle Thomas
    • Myra Monkhouse
    • 1993–1998
    Joseph Wright
    • Richie Crawford
    • 1989–1990
    Julius Wright
    • Richie Crawford
    • 1989–1990
    Orlando Brown
    Orlando Brown
    • 3J
    • 1996–1998
    Barry Jenner
    Barry Jenner
    • Lt. Lieu Murtaugh…
    • 1990–1992
    Tammy Townsend
    Tammy Townsend
    • Greta McClure…
    • 1991–1998
    Shavar Ross
    Shavar Ross
    • Weasel…
    • 1992–1994
    • Creators
      • William Bickley
      • Robert L. Boyett
      • Thomas L. Miller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews116

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Steve Urkel was only supposed to appear once, but the audience's response was so overwhelmingly positive that the producers decided to make him a regular character. He became the most popular character of the show, so much that merchandise based on him was made, which included a talking doll, trading cards, posters, books, lunch boxes, T-shirts, and a limited-edition cereal called "Urkel-O's".
    • 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

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    FAQ5

    • Who lives in the Winslow house, and how are they all related?
    • Laura and Steve were high school freshmen in season 3, but how come they graduated in season 7?
    • Who sings/plays the theme song?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 22, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Brothers
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alle unter einem Dach
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Bickley-Warren Productions
      • Lorimar Television
      • Miller/Boyett Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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