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Originally on: ABC (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 22, 1989    Last Aired: July 17, 1998
Show Category: Comedy
Family Matters
A perfect spin-off from Perfect Strangers: Family Matters focused on Harriet Winslow (the elevator operator from the Chronicle) and her family of sorts. Carl Winslow, her husband, was a dutiful cop, and a gruff and lovable father to three kids: Eddie Winslow, the rebel son; Laura Winslow, the smart-aleck daughter; and cute little Judy Winslow. They had opened their home to Harriet's sister,...
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Last episode: Lost in Space (2)
Urkel has to come to the rescue when a wandering satellite punctures the spacecraft in which he's traveling, preventing he and a team of astronauts from re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. Meanwhile, as Carl tries to help Harriette understand her son's need to be a police officer, Eddie's meter maid duty takes a dangerous turn.
Aired: Friday July 17, 1998
214. Lost in Space (1) Jul 17, 1998 1 Review 8.93
213. Pop Goes the Question Jul 3, 1998 2 Reviews 9.21
212. Don't Make Me Over Jun 26, 1998 1 Review 8.18
211. Throw Urkel From the Train Jun 18, 1998 0 Reviews 7.80

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Cast

 
Darius McCrary - Eddie Winslow
Valerie Jones - Judy Winslow (pilot only)
Michelle Thomas - Myra Monkhouse (seasons 6-9; recurring in seasons 4-5)
Telma Hopkins - Rachel Crawford (seasons 1-4; recurring afterwards) (photos)
Judyann Elder - Harriette Winslow (episodes 206-214)
Jo Marie Payton - Harriette Winslow
Joseph Wright - Richie Crawford (season 1)
Jaleel White - Steve Urkel (seasons 2-9; recurring in season 1)
Julius Wright - Richie Crawford (season 1)
Bryton McClure - Richie Crawford (seasons 2-8) (photos)
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9.5
Superb
"Off the wall"
You Rock, Family Matters!
Continue » Posted Jun 8, 2008 5:42 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Influential"
this show focuses on the family of a cop and his wife and his three children
Continue » Posted Jun 1, 2008 9:15 am PST
8.8
Great
"Go back! What was that?"
Urkel!
Continue » Posted Mar 28, 2008 2:26 pm PST
8.9
Great
"Classic"
steve urkel lol
Continue » Posted Mar 8, 2008 11:14 am PST
10.0
Perfect
"Bring it back!"
Ahh....Family Matters! A show that changed comedy forever!
Continue » Posted Jul 15, 2007 4:01 pm PST
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Show: Family Matters
Popularity Rank: 284 of 17,556
Ratings Rank: 830 of 17,556  ( 2)
Show Reviews: 76
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8.7 Great 1,319 votes
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good: 118 (9%)
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