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Family Matters

  • 1989 – 1998
  • Ended
  • Comedy · Family
  • ~23m / ep
  • 9 seasons
  • 6.8/10

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.

Latest: Season 9 · 1997

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  1. E1. Out With the Old

    Sep 19, 1997 · 22m

    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.

  2. E2. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?

    Sep 26, 1997 · 22m

    Carl accepts a hunting date with his boss and reneges on a promise to spend time with Urkel.

  3. E3. Dumb Belle of the Ball

    Oct 3, 1997 · 22m

    Nothing will stop Myrtle from attending the Biloxi Debutante Ball--even getting hit by a car trying to save the life of Eddie.

  4. E4. Drinking and Jiving

    Oct 10, 1997 · 22m

    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.

  5. E5. Who's Afraid of the Big Black Book?

    Oct 17, 1997 · 22m

    Eddie and Laura's payback games hurt others; Carl's suggestion averts a major gang riot, but credit goes to the commissioner's son.

  6. E6. A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read

    Oct 24, 1997 · 22m

    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.

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