Episode 1
Paris Vacation (1)
22m10.0 / 10
Urkel and the Winslows travel to Paris via the Urk-Pad device.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Christopher Birt, Michelle Thomas, Mathieu Delarive, Gilles Détroit, Fily Keita
TV series
Family Matters
1989TV-G9 seasons6.7 / 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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Paris Vacation (2)
22m10.0 / 10
Thieves go after the blueprints for Urkel's invention; Stefan and Laura make their debut as models in Paris.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Christopher Birt, Michelle Thomas, Sylvie Nyamuka, Mathieu Delarive, Gilles Détroit, Fily Keita, Antoine Herbez
Episode 3
Paris Vacation (3)
22m10.0 / 10
Thieves hold Urkel hostage at the Paris Opera House; Carl saves a life at the Eiffel Tower; Laura bids adieu to a friend.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Christopher Birt, Michelle Thomas, Sylvie Nyamuka, Gilles Détroit, Fily Keita, Francis Terzian, Philippe Vittoriani
Episode 4
Movin' On
22m10.0 / 10
Urkel suffers from "Winslow withdrawal" at BIT; back home, roommates Myra and Laura find they are from "different worlds."
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Greg GarciaGuest stars Jeffrey Asch, Michael Hagiwara, Michelle Thomas, Shelley Chester, Art Chudabala, Robert Barry Fleming, Rob Moore, Fred Pierce
Episode 5
3J in the House
22m10.0 / 10
The Winslows realize their feelings for 3J when he runs away from the group home.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Bryton James, Cherie Johnson, Bruce Jarchow, Orlando Brown, Juan Pope
Episode 6
Getting Buff
22m10.0 / 10
Eddie learns a revealing lesson when Greta gets a part-time job.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Bryton James, Alex Nevil, Orlando Brown, Ron Orbach, Tammy Townsend, Charles Nelson Reilly
Episode 7
Stevil
22m10.0 / 10
Ventriloquist Steve's look-alike dummy comes alive on Halloween.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Greg GarciaGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Orlando Brown, Rich Correll, Josh Ryan Evans
Episode 8
Karate Kids
22m10.0 / 10
As a playground supervisor, Steve has a tough time controlling the bullies.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Christel Khalil, Jason David Frank, Orlando Brown, Ron Orbach, Rio Dekin, Mayah McCoy
Episode 9
Home Again
22m10.0 / 10
A New Edition concert helps Stefan and Laura's long-distance relationship.
Episode credits
Guest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown, Orlando Brown, Tammy Townsend, Michelle Thomas, Ricky Bell
Episode 10
Nightmare at Urkel Oaks
22m10.0 / 10
Eddie dreams that he is getting married to Myrtle Urkel, of all people, in her Southern plantation.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tammy Townsend, Michelle Thomas, Drew Antzis, William Hubbard Knight
Episode 11
Chick-a-Boom
22m9.0 / 10
Steve invents some musically-activated gunpowder, but Myra mistakes it for pepper when she uses it to prepare a big dinner for Carl's commissioner!
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Greg GarciaGuest stars Bryton James, Dick O'Neill, Orlando Brown, Michelle Thomas, Chuck Lacey
Episode 12
The Jury
22m10.0 / 10
Steve and Carl are called in on jury duty, and Steve proves without a shadow of a doubt that the accussed is innocent while everyone else thinks he is guilty.
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Guest stars Bryton James, Randee Heller, Orlando Brown, Brad Blaisdell, Patrice Chanel, Dan Gerrity, Pamela Kosh, Rick LaFond
Episode 13
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
22m
Laura finally gives Curtis the old heave-ho now that Stefan is back to stay. Meanwhile, Carl and Steve get lost in the woods looking for a Christmas tree.
Episode credits
Guest stars Juan Pope
Episode 14
Revenge of the Nerd
22m8.5 / 10
Laura plans to join a sorority and learns Steve is their favorite target.
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Guest stars Sanaa Lathan, Ron Orbach, Monique Lanier, Michelle Thomas, Jennie Kwan, Gregg Binkley, Michael D. Weatherred
Episode 15
Love Triangles
22m10.0 / 10
Best friends Laura and Maxine are attracted to the same guy.
Episode credits
Written by David W. DuclonGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Bryton James, Cherie Johnson, Orlando Brown, Juan Pope
Episode 16
Father Time
22m10.0 / 10
Urkel invents a time machine, and he and Carl travel back to the 70s, where Carl takes advantage and changes the future to become a billionaire.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars Rosetta LeNoire, Tangie Ambrose, Jeff Coopwood, Tony Edwards, Cynthia Graham, April Tatro
Episode 17
Beauty and the Beast
22m10.0 / 10
Myrtle Urkel is back, and this time, she sabotages a beauty pageant so she can win.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Emmanuel Lewis, Cherie Johnson, Tammy Townsend, Michelle Thomas
Episode 18
Le Jour d'amour
22m10.0 / 10
Urkel narrates romantic vignettes featuring the Winslows and friends.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars Bryton James, Kyla Pratt, Cherie Johnson, Orlando Brown, Tammy Townsend, Mari Morrow, Michelle Thomas
Episode 19
What Do You Know?
22m10.0 / 10
Eddie's plan misfires when he transforms into Urkel to compete on a game show.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellGuest stars David Ruprecht, Cherie Johnson, Leo D. Frank III, Monty Hoffman
Episode 20
Odd Man In
22m10.0 / 10
Harriette fills a spot at Carl's poker table while Steve does work for Eddie at a ballpark.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Todd Susman, Iqbal Theba, Marlon Young, Doug Cox, Jack Esformes, Renée Hughes, David B. Levinson, Wendy Worthington
Episode 21
Flirting with Disaster
22m10.0 / 10
Eddie is most definitely flirting with disaster when he tries to date a woman much older than him. Meanwhile, Steve is causing Carl's homeowner insurance to skyrocket.
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Guest stars George Wyner, Carmen Carter, Lynette Lane, Gigi Worth, Lorraine Devon Wilke
Episode 22
Pound Foolish
22m10.0 / 10
Donna Summer reprises her role as Urkel's Aunt Oona from Altoona, who has put on weight but anticipates taking it off in her nephew's new-fangled fat-compression chamber.
Episode credits
Directed by Jason BatemanGuest stars Donna Summer, Rif Hutton, Orlando Brown
Episode 23
The Brother Who Came to Dinner
22m10.0 / 10
Carl learns his wayward brother Frank is in trouble with the law.
Episode credits
Directed by Rich CorrellWritten by Reginald VelJohnsonGuest stars Dick O'Neill, Tony Longo, Ted Lange, John Mariano, Brian J. Williams
Episode 24
A Pirate's Life for Me
22m10.0 / 10finale
Steve's time machine sends him and Carl back to a pirate ship.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Peter Dennis, Cherie Johnson, Kelly Perine, Michelle Thomas, Brian Blondell, Matt Landers, Pat Millicano, Thomas Rosales Jr.
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Family Matters
Cast
Reginald VelJohnsonCarl Winslow
Jo Marie PaytonHarriette Winslow
Rosetta LeNoireEstelle Winslow
Darius McCraryEddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne WilliamsLaura Winslow
Bryton JamesRichie Crawford
Jaleel WhiteSteve Urkel
Jaimee FoxworthJudy WinslowCredits
- Created by
- Michael Warren, William Bickley
- Written by
- David W. Duclon, Sally Lapiduss, Pamela Eells, Felicia D. Henderson, Greg Garcia, Timothy Stack, Reginald VelJohnson, James R. Stein, William Bickley, Michael Warren, Jose Rivera, Stephen Langford, Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz, Rich Correll, Robert Blair
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 215
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
CBSUnited States- Bickley-Warren ProductionsUnited States
Lorimar TelevisionUnited States
Miller/Boyett ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
chicago, illinoisfamiliarmiddle classsitcomspin off
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