Family Matters (1989 - 1998)

Family Matters

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A suburban Chicago family is pestered by nerdy, nosy neighbor Steve Urkel in this long-running spin-off of 'Perfect Strangers' (Harriette Winslow was the wisecracking elevator operator at the newspaper where Larry and Balki worked). Originally, Urkel was a supporting character but he quickly emerged as a breakout star whose shenanigans came to dominate the sitcom.

Starring: Judyann Elder, Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton

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Seasons

Family Matters: Season 9

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1997, CBS, 22 episodes

Family Matters: Season 8

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1996, CBS, 24 episodes

Family Matters: Season 7

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1995, CBS, 24 episodes

Family Matters: Season 6

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1994, CBS, 25 episodes

Family Matters: Season 5

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1993, CBS, 24 episodes

Family Matters: Season 4

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1992, CBS, 24 episodes

Family Matters: Season 3

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1991, CBS, 25 episodes

Family Matters: Season 2

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1990, CBS, 25 episodes

Family Matters: Season 1

70%

Critics Consensus: Family Matters' first season proves that a simple sitcom built from basic ingredients can still deliver plenty of laughs if there's the right kind of chemistry between the cast -- particularly one with a breakout star waiting in the wings.

1989, CBS, 22 episodes

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Cast

Judyann Elder
as Harriet Winslow (1998)

Reginald VelJohnson
as Carl Winslow

Jo Marie Payton
as Harriette Winslow

Jaleel White
as Steve Urkel

Kellie Shanygne Williams
as Laura Winslow

Darius McCrary
as Eddie Winslow

Michelle Thomas
as Myra Monkhouse

Shawn Harrison
as Waldo Faldo

Cherie Johnson
as Maxine Johnson

Rosetta Le Noire
as Estelle Winslow

Telma Hopkins
as Rachel Crawford

Orlando Brown
as 3J

Jaimee Foxworth
as Judy Winslow

Barry Jenner
as Lt. Murtagh

Shavar Ross
as Alex

Tammy Townsend
as Jenny

Randy Josselyn
as Rodney

J. Lamont Pope
as Chain

Marlon 'Chopper' Young
as Willie

Peter Fitzsimmons
as Alan

Ebonie Smith
as Penny

Iqbal Theba
as Zoohair

Venus DeMilo Thomas
as K.C.

Arnold Johnson
as Fletcher

Fily Keita
as Nicole

Joel Anderson
as Instructor

Ron Taylor
as Coleman

Fred Willard
as Mr. Mallet

Dick O'Neill
as Geiss

Patrick J. Dancy

Justin Gocke
as Teddy

Tim Russ
as Jeff

Jim Doughan
as Jimmy

Tony Edwards
as Mr. Scott

Steve Vinovich
as MC

Lawrence Cook
as Doctor

Bumper Robinson
as Kyle

Mary Morrow
as Oneisha

Michael Chambers
as Urkelbot

Garcelle Beauvais
as Lulu

Danielle Nicolet

Mathieu Delarive
as Andre

Matt McKenzie
as Mitch

Kevin Scott Richardson
as Alan

G. LeRoi Gray
as Little G

Larenz Tate
as Willie

Naya Rivera
as Gwendolyn

David Hayward (II)
as Coach Redding

Mike Genovese
as Coach

Mayah Aishah McCoy
as Chante

Matt Landers
as Robber

Gilles Détroit
as Phillipe

Annie Gagen
as Charlene

Kim Valentine
as Cassie Lynn

Ann Ryerson
as Brooke

Doris Hess
as Marcy

Holmes Osborne
as Buzz

Ken Page
as Watkins

Anael Edwards
as Pam

Michael Griswold
as Dr. Skiles

Jennie Kwan
as Kimberly

Suanne Spoke
as Susan

William Long Jr.
as Fire Inspector

Caryn Ward
as Susie

Georgie Paul
as Mom

Sylvie Nyamuka
as Angelique

Susan Merson
as Sylvia

Thom Adcox
as Roger

Yunoka Doyle
as Shandra

Chance Quinn
as Jerry

Aaron Lohr
as Greg

Robert Balderson
as Cop

Julie Uribe
as Jaworski

Tangie Ambrose
as Mrs. Scott

Richard Fox
as Dr. Grabowsky

Brooke Procida
as Donna

Spencer Garrett

Sherman Hemsley

Tasha Taylor
as Guest

Christopher Birt
as Gilbert

Danny Kaye Hamilton
as Harvey

Rick LaFond
as Vince

Michael Dyer
as Kevin

John Hancock
as Leroy

Bridgid Coulter

Johnny Brown
as Pastor Fuller

Oscar Dillon
as Sidekick

Art Chudabala
as Kim Yuck

Jeff Coopwood
as Mr. Marshall

Justin Chapman
as Rupert

Mongo Brownlee
as Fresh Squeeze

Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita
as Tanaka

Jennifer Rhodes
as Blanche

Ara Easley
as Rebecca

David Graf
as Sarge

Gerrit Graham
as Landlord

William Thomas Jr.
as Social Worker

Monique Lanier
as Monica

Todd Susman
as Rick

Clyde Kusatsu
as Shimata

Susan Krebs
as Ms. Steuben

Tom Poston
as Mr. Looney

Keith Williams
as Tyrone

Gino Conforti
as Maitre d'

Rachel Griffin
as Margie

Joe Mays
as Mr. Nagy/Reuben

Natalie Core
as Mrs. Peavy

Michael McDonald
as Manager

Meg Wyllie
as Old Lady

Rob Moore
as Deek

Gregg Binkley
as Lionel

Cynthia Graham
as Mrs. Marshall

Biff Yeager
as Pit Boss

George Wyner
as Mr. Tolbert

Phynjuar
as Mrs. Monkhouse

Ellen Albertini Dow
as Mrs. Ferguson

Keri Johnson
as Jim

Charles Nelson Reilly
as Mr. Vreeland

Rio DeKin
as Renaldo

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
as James

Julius Carry
as Oscar

Jim Pirri
as Jake

Francis Terzian
as Jacques

Pamela Kosh
as Natalie

Kelly Perine
as Petey

Michael Wesley
as Norman

Milton James
as Oskar

Judette Warren
as Tanya

Lydell M. Cheshier
as Lyle

Ryan Bollman
as Bobby

Michael Bailey Smith
as Snap

Steven Benjamin Davis
as Chazz

Phillippe Vittoriani
as Bernard

William Hubbard Knight
as Reverend

Damara Reilly
as Sheila

Dee Jay Daniels
as Brian

Ray Laska
as Keresey

Jim Meskimen
as Mission Controller

Donna Lynn Leavy
as Mrs. Tannen

F. William Parker
as Waxman

Mark L. Taylor
as Frank

Antoine Herbez
as Guy

George Lugg
as Hayes

Bill Kirchenbauer
as Dr. Rubin

Sam Scarber
as Official

Natalie Desselle
as Baby Girl

Michael D. Weatherred
as Clifford

Rodney Noble
as Charles

Carmen Carter
as Singer

John Mariano
as Announcer

Brian Blondell
as Chef

Wesley Mann
as Prof. Gates

Cindy Lu
as Hostess

Mary Pat Gleason
as Berta

Adam Jeffries
as Mark

Cheri Johnson
as Maxine

Jester Hairston
as William

Elise Neal
as Heather

Rick Hurst
as Santa

Joe Keyes
as Tony

Michael Prozzo
as Robinson

Kellie Beals
as Park Ranger

Patrick Malone
as Jeff

Angelle Brooks
as Monica

Robert Barry Fleming
as Mousepad

Alex Nevil
as Off. Garber

Rif Hutton
as Rev. Fuller

Patrick Thomas O'Brien
as Mr. Denton

Jeff Doucette
as Phil

Larry Johnson
as Grandmama

Richard Vidan
as Hotel Gunman

Mindy Sterling
as Coach

Lamont Johnson
as Bone Crusher

Maria Costa
as Dornita

John William Young
as Hot Dog Guy

Gigi Worth
as Singer

Van Stewman Jr.
as Driver

Mark Linn-Baker

Tiiu Leek
as Karen

Jaime Cardriche
as Osgood

LaWanda Page
as Elmerita

Lisa Marie Russell
as Nicole

Charles Carpenter
as Customer

Jonas Chaka
as Ralph

Peter Iacangelo
as Jack

Robert Hooks
as Dr. Smiley

Marcus Miller Jr.

Cherie Franklin
as Sister Augustine

Christopher Michael
as Officer

Bruce Jarchow
as Mr. Morrison

Keone Young
as Yamano

William Joseph Barker
as Student

Robert DeCrevel
as Thornhill

Jim Geoghan
as Mel

James Nardini
as Luke

Jeffrey Asch
as Loomis

Donna Summer
as Aunt Oona

Mason Adams
as Judge

Shana Renee
as Becky

Thom Sharp
as Bob

Gwendolyn J. Shepherd
as Miss Bodison

Angus Duncan
as Martin

Raushan Hammond
as Harold

Gretchen Palmer
as Chondra

Lindze Letherman
as Allyson

Vivica A. Fox
as Halawna

Nicholas Hormann
as Mr. Walbrook

Christopher Darga
as Jenkins

Valarie Rae Miller
as Helen

Terri J. Vaughn
as Guest

Lorna Scott
as Teacher

Carl Gilliard
as Waiter

Jason David Frank
as Skull

Peter Dennis
as Capt. Hightower

Ron Smith
as Laurabot

Charlie Dell
as Barry

Patrick Cronin
as Mr. Sweeney

Rodney Kageyama

Billy Boulton
as Ricky

Sonya Haynes
as Tough Girl

Greg Collins
as Off. Miller

Ron Tank
as Anchorman

Thelma Hopkins
as Rachel

Judith Drake
as Customer

Mariann Aalda
as Lois

Lark Voorhies
as Dream Girl

Steven Rozic
as Dragstrip Official

Chuck Lacey
as Kovinsky

Wendy Worthington
as Cotton Candy Lady

Damon Chandler
as Announcer

Bennie Lee McGowan
as Ms. Gherkin

Daniel Faraldo
as Ramon

Donovan McCrary

Evonne Kezios
as Evelyn

Johnny Dark
as Lou

Terrence Howard
as John

Meghan O'Sullivan
as Sister Agnes

Randee Heller
as Judge

Tom Bishop
as Cowboys

David Baur
as Alex

Bob Delegall
as Randolph

Michole Briana White

Mark Adair-Rios
as Jerry

Evlynne B. Householder
as Aerobics Instructor

Marcia Jeffries
as Customer

Kyndra Joy Casper
as Tough Girl

Jon Lauren
as Clown

Aiysha Sinclair
as Dornita

Pat Millicano
as Killigrew

Frank Kopyc
as Lou

Rachel Lundquist

Ferrari Farris
as Nurse

Shekinah Williams
as Youngster

Jazsmin Lewis
as Yvette

Dan Gerrity
as Prosecutor

Essence Atkins
as Becky

Kathryn Joosten
as Checker

Sean Lesure
as Marshall

Marcus Toji
as Youngster

Brad Blaisdell
as Bozelli

Jeanine Michelle
as Nurse

Jarrad Paul
as Kevin

Ed Cambridge
as Fletcher

Victor Wilson
as Cowboy

Malaika
as Lisa

S. Kyle Parker
as Lyle

David St. James

Derek McGrath
as Pat

Mitchah Williams

Freddie Prinze Jr.
as Tough Guy

Maya Lott
as Baby Girl

Thom Curley
as Coach

Shaun Baker
as Clarence

Gene Arrington
as Victor

Mailon
as DJ

Steve Viall
as Cowboy

Trina McGee
as Josie

Tracey Jones
as Toni

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Series Details

TV Network:	CBS
Premiere Date:	Sep 22, 1989
Genre:	Comedy

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