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, 23 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 Weasel

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

Ron Taylor
as Coleman

Joel Anderson
as Instructor

Fred Willard
as Mr. Mallet

Dick O'Neill
as Geiss

Patrick J. Dancy

Justin Gocke
as Teddy

Lawrence Cook
as Doctor

Tony Edwards
as Mr. Scott

Jim Doughan
as Jimmy

Tim Russ
as Jeff

Steve Vinovich
as MC

Bumper Robinson
as Kyle

Mary Morrow
as Oneisha

Michael Chambers
as Urkelbot

Garcelle Beauvais
as Lulu

Danielle Nicolet
as Vonda

Matt McKenzie
as Mitch

Mathieu Delarive
as Andre

Kevin Scott Richardson
as Alan

G. LeRoi Gray
as Little G

Naya Rivera
as Gwendolyn

David Hayward (II)
as Coach Redding

Gilles Détroit
as Phillipe

Mike Genovese
as Coach

Mayah Aishah McCoy
as Chante

Matt Landers
as Robber

Annie Gagen
as Charlene

Kim Valentine
as Cassie Lynn

Susan Merson
as Sylvia

Yunoka Doyle
as Shandra

Georgie Paul
as Mom

Ann Ryerson
as Brooke

Caryn Ward
as Susie

Doris Hess
as Marcy

William Long Jr.
as Fire Inspector

Julie Uribe
as Jaworski

Jennie Kwan
as Kimberly

Holmes Osborne
as Buzz

Richard Fox
as Dr. Grabowsky

Thom Adcox
as Roger

Robert Balderson
as Cop

Tangie Ambrose
as Mrs. Scott

Ken Page
as Watkins

Chance Quinn
as Jerry

Anael Edwards
as Pam

Aaron Lohr
as Greg

Michael Griswold
as Dr. Skiles

Sylvie Nyamuka
as Angelique

Suanne Spoke
as Susan

Brooke Procida
as Donna

Spencer Garrett

Sherman Hemsley
as Capt. Savage

Tasha Taylor
as Guest

Christopher Birt
as Gilbert

Ara Easley
as Rebecca

John Hancock
as Leroy

William Thomas Jr.
as Social Worker

Oscar Dillon
as Sidekick

Jeff Coopwood
as Mr. Marshall

Todd Susman
as Rick

Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita
as Tanaka

Gerrit Graham
as Landlord

Bridgid Coulter

Johnny Brown
as Pastor Fuller

Art Chudabala
as Kim Yuck

Rick LaFond
as Vince

Michael Dyer
as Kevin

Jennifer Rhodes
as Blanche

Danny Kaye Hamilton
as Harvey

David Graf
as Sarge

Monique Lanier
as Monica

Justin Chapman
as Rupert

Mongo Brownlee
as Fresh Squeeze

Clyde Kusatsu
as Shimata

Susan Krebs
as Ms. Steuben

Tom Poston
as Mr. Looney

Meg Wyllie
as Old Lady

Jim Pirri
as Jake

Francis Terzian
as Jacques

Gregg Binkley
as Lionel

Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
as James

Phynjuar
as Mrs. Monkhouse

Milton James
as Oskar

Gino Conforti
as Maitre d'

Ellen Albertini Dow
as Mrs. Ferguson

Michael McDonald
as Manager

Rob Moore
as Deek

Pamela Kosh
as Natalie

Michael Wesley
as Norman

Rachel Griffin
as Margie

Joe Mays
as Mr. Nagy/Reuben

Julius Carry
as Oscar

Keri Johnson
as Jim

Kelly Perine
as Petey

George Wyner
as Mr. Tolbert

Charles Nelson Reilly
as Mr. Vreeland

Rio DeKin
as Renaldo

Keith Williams
as Tyrone

Biff Yeager
as Pit Boss

Natalie Core
as Mrs. Peavy

Cynthia Graham
as Mrs. Marshall

Judette Warren
as Tanya

Jester Hairston
as William

Elise Neal
as Heather

Sam Scarber
as Official

Ryan Bollman
as Bobby

Mark L. Taylor
as Frank

Robert Barry Fleming
as Mousepad

Rif Hutton
as Rev. Fuller

John Mariano
as Announcer

Wesley Mann
as Prof. Gates

Bill Kirchenbauer
as Dr. Rubin

Lydell M. Cheshier
as Lyle

Michael Prozzo
as Robinson

Steven Benjamin Davis
as Chazz

Angelle Brooks
as Monica

Brian Blondell
as Chef

Rodney Noble
as Charles

Phillippe Vittoriani
as Bernard

Patrick Thomas O'Brien
as Mr. Denton

Ray Laska
as Keresey

Cindy Lu
as Hostess

Adam Jeffries
as Mark

Joe Keyes
as Tony

F. William Parker
as Waxman

Patrick Malone
as Jeff

Kellie Beals
as Park Ranger

William Hubbard Knight
as Reverend

Antoine Herbez
as Guy

Michael D. Weatherred
as Clifford

Damara Reilly
as Sheila

Donna Lynn Leavy
as Mrs. Tannen

Cheri Johnson
as Maxine

Rick Hurst
as Santa

Natalie Desselle
as Baby Girl

Michael Bailey Smith
as Snap

Carmen Carter
as Singer

Alex Nevil
as Off. Garber

George Lugg
as Hayes

Jeff Doucette
as Phil

Dee Jay Daniels
as Brian

Jim Meskimen
as Mission Controller

Mary Pat Gleason
as Berta

Shana Renee
as Becky

Thom Sharp
as Bob

Charles Carpenter
as Customer

Mindy Sterling
as Coach

Angus Duncan
as Martin

Mason Adams
as Judge

Lisa Marie Russell
as Nicole

Peter Iacangelo
as Jack

Robert Hooks
as Dr. Smiley

William Joseph Barker
as Student

Gwendolyn J. Shepherd
as Miss Bodison

Richard Vidan
as Hotel Gunman

Maria Costa
as Dornita

Bruce Jarchow
as Mr. Morrison

Gigi Worth
as Singer

John William Young
as Hot Dog Guy

Jonas Chaka
as Ralph

Larry Johnson
as Grandmama

Lamont Johnson
as Bone Crusher

Gretchen Palmer
as Chondra

Mark Linn-Baker

Lindze Letherman
as Allyson

Tiiu Leek
as Karen

Keone Young
as Yamano

Jaime Cardriche
as Osgood

LaWanda Page
as Elmerita

Jim Geoghan
as Mel

Marcus Miller Jr.

Cherie Franklin
as Sister Augustine

Robert DeCrevel
as Thornhill

Christopher Michael
as Officer

Raushan Hammond
as Harold

James Nardini
as Luke

Jeffrey Asch
as Loomis

Donna Summer
as Aunt Oona

Van Stewman Jr.
as Driver

Ron Tank
as Anchorman

Daniel Faraldo
as Ramon

Johnny Dark
as Lou

Lark Voorhies
as Dream Girl

Steven Rozic
as Dragstrip Official

Chuck Lacey
as Kovinsky

Jason David Frank
as Skull

Valarie Rae Miller
as Helen

Donovan McCrary

Meghan O'Sullivan
as Sister Agnes

Terri J. Vaughn
as Guest

Mariann Aalda
as Lois

Sonya Haynes
as Tough Girl

Randee Heller
as Judge

Damon Chandler
as Announcer

Nicholas Hormann
as Mr. Walbrook

Vivica A. Fox
as Halawna

Ron Smith
as Laurabot

Christopher Darga
as Jenkins

Rodney Kageyama

Patrick Cronin
as Mr. Sweeney

Greg Collins
as Off. Miller

Billy Boulton
as Ricky

Thelma Hopkins
as Rachel

Bennie Lee McGowan
as Ms. Gherkin

Evonne Kezios
as Evelyn

Charlie Dell
as Barry

Terrence Howard
as John

Judith Drake
as Customer

Lorna Scott
as Teacher

Carl Gilliard
as Waiter

Peter Dennis
as Capt. Hightower

Wendy Worthington
as Cotton Candy Lady

David Baur
as Alex

Rachel Lundquist

Mark Adair-Rios
as Jerry

Kathryn Joosten
as Checker

Shekinah Williams
as Youngster

Kyndra Joy Casper
as Tough Girl

Pat Millicano
as Killigrew

Dan Gerrity
as Prosecutor

Tom Bishop
as Cowboys

Essence Atkins
as Becky

Michole Briana White

Marcia Jeffries
as Customer

Jazsmin Lewis
as Yvette

Aiysha Sinclair
as Dornita

Bob Delegall
as Randolph

Jon Lauren
as Clown

Frank Kopyc
as Lou

Evlynne B. Householder
as Aerobics Instructor

Sean Lesure
as Marshall

Ferrari Farris
as Nurse

Malaika
as Lisa

Ed Cambridge
as Fletcher

Mitchah Williams

Jeanine Michelle
as Nurse

Marcus Toji
as Youngster

Brad Blaisdell
as Bozelli

Victor Wilson
as Cowboy

Derek McGrath
as Pat

S. Kyle Parker
as Lyle

David St. James

Freddie Prinze Jr.
as Tough Guy

Jarrad Paul
as Kevin

Maya Lott
as Baby Girl

Steve Viall
as Cowboy

Mailon
as DJ

Thom Curley
as Coach

Shaun Baker
as Clarence

Gene Arrington
as Victor

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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