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Family Matters

1989–1998 · Comedy, Family · 9 seasons · ★ 6.8

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Synopsis of Family Matters

Family Matters follows the Winslows, a middle-class Black family living in the suburbs of Chicago. Carl, a police sergeant, shares his home with his wife, Harriette, their children Eddie and Laura, and little Judy. The first episode begins when the family decides to open their home to Estelle, Carl's mother, whom everyone affectionately calls Mama Winslow. From that moment on, living with an older generation tests the household's routines and forces the adults to readjust their rules. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren and aired on ABC. Reginald VelJohnson plays Carl in the main cast.

9seasons
215episodes
23 minper episode
6.8audience scoreTMDB · 376 votes
6.6IMDb rating32,442 votes

Seasons of Family Matters

Cast by Family Matters

Reginald VelJohnsonReginald VelJohnsonCarl Winslow215 episodes
Darius McCraryDarius McCraryEddie Winslow215 episodes
Jo Marie PaytonJo Marie PaytonHarriette Winslow204 episodes
Rosetta LeNoireRosetta LeNoireEstelle Winslow159 episodes
Jaimee FoxworthJaimee FoxworthJudy Winslow97 episodes
Telma HopkinsTelma HopkinsRachel Crawford92 episodes
Shawn HarrisonShawn HarrisonGuy in Towel84 episodes
Cherie JohnsonCherie JohnsonMaxine Johnson58 episodes
Michelle ThomasMichelle ThomasMyra Monkhouse55 episodes
Joseph WrightRichie Crawford22 episodes
Julius WrightRichie Crawford22 episodes
Orlando BrownOrlando Brown3J21 episodes
Barry JennerBarry JennerLt. Lieu Murtaugh18 episodes
Tammy TownsendTammy TownsendGreta McClure14 episodes
Shavar RossShavar RossWeasel13 episodes
Judyann ElderJudyann ElderHarriette Winslow9 episodes
Juan PopeJuan PopeCurtis Williams9 episodes
Marlon YoungMarlon YoungWillie8 episodes
Randy JosselynRodney Beckett7 episodes
Dick O'NeillDick O'NeillCommissioner Geiss7 episodes
Ron OrbachNick Neidermeyer5 episodes
Mari MorrowMari MorrowOneisha5 episodes
Venus DeMilo ThomasVenus DeMilo ThomasK.C.5 episodes
Patrick J. DancyPatrick J. DancyTed Curran5 episodes
Annie GagenCharlene5 episodes
Arnold JohnsonArnold JohnsonFletcher Thomas4 episodes
Susan KrebsSusan KrebsMs. Steuben4 episodes
Brooke Marie ProcidaBrooke Marie ProcidaDonna Santangelo4 episodes
Susan Scott DawkinsRebecca4 episodes
Garcelle BeauvaisGarcelle BeauvaisYoung Mother Winslow4 episodes
Michael ChambersMichael ChambersUrkelbot4 episodes
Sherman HemsleySherman HemsleyCaptain Savage3 episodes
Bridgid CoulterBridgid CoulterJolene3 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Michael Warren, William Bickley
Address
Richard Correll, John Tracy, Joel Zwick, Peter Baldwin, John Bowab
Writing
David W. Duclon, Pamela Eells, Sally Lapiduss, Felicia D. Henderson, Greg Garcia
Production companies
Bickley-Warren Productions, Lorimar Television, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Network or Platform
ABC, CBS
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 22, 1989
Last Episode
July 17, 1998 (Season 9, Episode 22)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Nominated for 1 Emmy Awards; 16 wins and 24 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about Family Matters

The original theme song was “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, and it was dropped after the fifth episode of the first season.
With 215 episodes spread across nine seasons, it is the third-longest-running American live-action sitcom with a predominantly Black cast, behind The Jeffersons.
It was the last scripted live-action prime-time series from the 1980s to end its run.
In Spain, it aired mainly on Antena 3, which repeated the series several times due to its strong reception.
Celebrities from the series appeared in other productions such as Full House, Boy Meets World, Step by Step and Meego.
Steve Urkel was meant to appear in just one episode, but the character's popularity led Jaleel White to become part of the main cast starting in season two.
In 1997, CBS bought the rights to the series from ABC to air the ninth season, after the sitcom averaged close to 15 million weekly viewers.
In 2024, Jaleel White said they turned down the chance to bring back Steve Urkel for a possible reboot because they felt the proposal would be a purely financial move.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

Trailer for Family Matters

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Where to Watch Family Matters

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Family Matters have?

Family Matters has 9 seasons and 215 episodes in total.

¿Dónde ver Family Matters?

Ahora mismo Family Matters no está en las principales plataformas de streaming por suscripción (la oferta puede variar según el país). Se emitió originalmente en ABC y CBS.

Has Family Matters Ended?

Yes. Family Matters has ended, and its final episode aired on July 17, 1998.

Who's in Family Matters?

The main cast includes Reginald VelJohnson (Carl Winslow), Darius McCrary (Eddie Winslow), Kellie Shanygne Williams (Laura Winslow) and Jaleel White (Steve Urkel).

Who Created Family Matters?

Family Matters was created by Michael Warren and William Bickley.

How Long Does It Take to Watch All of Family Matters?

With episodes of about 23 minutes, watching all 215 episodes takes approximately 82 hours.

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