"Family Matters" (1989) TV series 1989-1998

Creators:

William Bickley
Michael Warren

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | unknown

Release Date:

22 September 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family

Plot:

Long-running "Perfect Strangers" spin-off series centering on the Winslow family and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.

Plot Keywords:

Neighbor | Nerd | Spin Off | Chicago Illinois | Police Officer

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 15 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Jan. 2	5:00 AM	NIK	Talk's Cheap	#7.8
Sat. Jan. 2	5:30 AM	NIK	Friendship Cycles	#7.12

Cast

Reginald VelJohnson	...	Carl Otis Winslow / ... (215 episodes, 1989-1998)
Kellie Shanygne Williams	...	Laura Lee Winslow (214 episodes, 1989-1998)
Darius McCrary	...	Edward 'Eddie' James Arthur Winslow / ... (207 episodes, 1989-1998)
Jaleel White	...	Steven 'Steve' Quincy Urkel / ... (204 episodes, 1989-1998)
JoMarie Payton	...	Harriette Winslow / ... (201 episodes, 1989-1998)
Rosetta LeNoire	...	Estelle 'Mother' Winslow / ... (121 episodes, 1989-1997)
Bryton James	...	Richie Crawford (95 episodes, 1990-1997)
Telma Hopkins	...	Rachel Crawford (94 episodes, 1989-1997)

Runtime:

30 min (215 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-G (some epiosodes) | USA:TV-PG (some epiosodes)

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Bickley-Warren Productions

Trivia:

Every season contained an episode where a set is completely demolished.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the Winslow's, home guests would always walk out the front door and then to the left, but in the picture that is shown as the Winslow's 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 you into a wall.

Quotes:

Laura: Steve... why did you give me this... this... THIS?
Steve Urkel: Because, I love you... love you... love you!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Nanny: Fran Gets Mugged (#2.26)" (1995)

Soundtrack:

As Days Go By

One of my favorite TV shows

Family Matters was always one of my favorite TV shows. It was a good show to watch in the 9 years in was on the air. It was amazing to see these kids grow up on screen as the same with Full House. TGIF was a great night of television back then (Friday nights) and I always looked forward to watching. Urkel was a favorite of mine. I think I even had the Steve Urkel doll!