TV series
Family Matters
1989–1998, English, on ABC & CBS. Created by Michael Warren & William Bickley.
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.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 215
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Family Matters
Family Matters is streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, and TBS in India.
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Latest episode
S9 E22: Lost in Space (2)
Aired 17 July 1998
Seasons 9
Season 1
1989 · 22 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 2
1990 · 25 episodes · 0.6/10
Season 3
1991 · 25 episodes · 8.8/10
Season 4
1992 · 24 episodes
Season 5
1993 · 24 episodes · 9.5/10
Season 6
1994 · 25 episodes · 9.4/10
Season 7
1995 · 24 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 8
1996 · 24 episodes · 9.9/10
Season 9
1997 · 22 episodes · 9.7/10
Cast & crew
- Michael WarrenCreator
- William BickleyCreator
- Reginald VelJohnsonCarl Winslow · 215 ep
- Darius McCraryEddie Winslow · 215 ep
- Kellie Shanygne WilliamsLaura Winslow · 215 ep
- Jaleel WhiteSteve Urkel · 208 ep
- Jo Marie PaytonHarriette Winslow · 204 ep
- Rosetta LeNoireEstelle Winslow · 159 ep
- Bryton JamesRichie Crawford · 144 ep
- Jaimee FoxworthJudy Winslow · 97 ep
- Telma HopkinsRachel Crawford · 92 ep
- Shawn HarrisonGuy in Towel · 84 ep
- Cherie JohnsonMaxine Johnson · 58 ep
- Michelle ThomasMyra Monkhouse · 55 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 September 1989
- Last aired
- 17 July 1998
- Network
- ABC, CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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What Family Matters is based on
Family Matters is based on Perfect Strangers, a television series.
Television series
Perfect Strangers
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Family Matters: quick answers
Is Family Matters worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Family Matters are there?
Family Matters has 9 seasons and 215 episodes, about 23 minutes each.
Is Family Matters finished?
Yes. Family Matters ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Family Matters on?
Family Matters is streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, and TBS in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Family Matters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Family Matters is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Family Matters?
If you liked Family Matters, try The Jeffersons, Stuck in the Middle, The Hogan Family.
Who created Family Matters?
Family Matters was created by Michael Warren and William Bickley and stars Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams.
What is Family Matters based on?
Family Matters is based on Perfect Strangers, a television series.