Family Matters
Family Matters is an Emmy Award nominated American sitcom about a black middle-class family living in Chicago. The series, a spin-off of Perfect Strangers, is notable for the introduction of Steve Urkel, a nerdy character played by Jaleel White. Family Matters focused on Harriet Winslow (the elevator operator from the Chronicle) and her family of sorts. Carl Winslow, her husband, was a dutiful cop, and a gruff and lovable father to three kids: Eddie Winslow, the rebel son; Laura Winslow, the smart-alec daughter; and cute little Judy Winslow. Also in tow are Harriet's sister, Rachel Crawford and her little baby son Richie, and Carl's cool and streetwise mother, Estelle Winslow. Stars Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Winslow, Jo Marie Payton as Harriette Winslow, Darius McCrary as Eddie Winslow, Kellie Shanygne Williams as Laura Winslow, Rosetta LeNoire as Estelle Winslow, and others.
Genre: Comedy, Family
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Episode 25
I Should Have Done Something
aired: Fri, Apr 26, 1991
Carl feels terrible that he couldn't save a hostage from a murder. In the meantime, Steve tries to get Laura to come with him to a concert.
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Episode 24
The Good the Bad and the Urkel
aired: Thu, Apr 25, 1991
The plot is a dream about Carl and Steve dueling in the west as Carl and Two-Gun Urkel.
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Episode 22
Finding the Words
aired: Fri, Mar 22, 1991
Harriette and Rachel's father comes to visit the Winslows, a person they haven't seen for a very long time.
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Episode 21
Taking Credit
aired: Fri, Mar 15, 1991
Judy and Rachel make a cake, but Rachel takes all the credit for it.
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Episode 20
Fight the Good Fight
aired: Fri, Feb 22, 1991
Laura wants to promote African American history studies in her school. While going to her locker, she notices the word "nigger" tagged on her locker. Some people there still believe in racism. This discourages her.
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Episode 19
Busted
aired: Fri, Feb 15, 1991
Eddie once again damages the car and needs money to fix it. Steve tells him that he can do some illegal gambling. They win thousands until they get caught. This gives them a lot of trouble.
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Episode 18
Life of the Party
aired: Fri, Feb 8, 1991
Episode 17
High Hopes
aired: Fri, Feb 1, 1991
Carl has a terrible fear of heights. He hopes to overcome it by riding a hot-air balloon. Steve joins him and Carl goes up in the air with him. In the meantime, Rachel and Harriette fight over a contest.
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Episode 15
Son
aired: Fri, Jan 11, 1991
Eddie gets grounded. Without Carl's permission, he leaves the house for a date. Eddie needs to explain this to Carl.
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Episode 14
Ice Station Winslow
aired: Fri, Jan 4, 1991
Carl, Eddie, and Steve go ice skating. Carl has an accident with the ice; Steve was able to save his life. In the meantime, Judy feels neglected because of Richie.
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Episode 12
Fast Eddie Winslow
aired: Fri, Nov 30, 1990
Eddie gets hustled at a game of pool. He wants to play for his money back.
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Episode 10
The Science Project
aired: Fri, Nov 16, 1990
Laura decides to be Steve's science project partner. Later, she feels she is taking him for granted. She has a dream where Steve makes an A-bomb and destroys the city.
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Episode 9
Dedicated to the One I Love
aired: Fri, Nov 9, 1990
The Winslows' neighbor, Loretta, has her eyes on Carl. It doesn't bother Harriette too much; she knows Carl loves her. In the meantime, Laura has Steve go out with another girl to avoid him.
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Episode 8
Cousin Urkel
aired: Fri, Nov 2, 1990
While Steve is away for awhile, his cousin Myrtle May Urkel comes to visit the Winslows. She immediately falls in love with Eddie, annoying him like Steve annoys Laura.
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Episode 7
Dog Day Halloween
aired: Fri, Oct 26, 1990
Steve and Laura go out for Halloween. Later, they are held hostage by robbers after witnessing a bank robbery.
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Episode 6
Boxcar Blues
aired: Fri, Oct 19, 1990
Carl needs to go on another case, but also has to bring Steve along with him. They get trapped in a boxcar of a train filled with cows after being tricked.
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Episode 5
The Crash Course
aired: Fri, Oct 12, 1990
Eddie hasn't passed his driving exam yet, but wants to impress a girl named Jolene. He takes the car without permission. While parking it in the driveway, he forgets to stop and destroys the living room by running into it. When Carl finds out, he is furious. Steve "sacrifices" himself by telling Carl that he did it.
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Episode 4
Flashpants
aired: Fri, Oct 5, 1990
Carl and Harriette enter an old dance contest, but need to compete against old rivals.
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A braggart with a badge transfers to Carl's divisions just in time for the precinct's annual dance contest, which Carl and Harriette aim to win by dancing circles around their fierce rival. ... Spin Off African American Family Sitcom Nerd Steve Urkel
Episode 3
Marriage 101
aired: Fri, Sep 28, 1990
Laura is stuck with Steve as a "married couple" for a school project. In the meantime, Carl and Harriette decide to go on a romantic date after not going out for awhile.
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Episode 2
Torn Between Two Lovers
aired: Fri, Sep 21, 1990
Steve thinks Rachel likes him when he finds a letter to someone named "Steve." Steve Urkel then finds himself in a "bind," so he decides to "call it off with Rachel."
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Episode 1
Rachel's Place
aired: Fri, Sep 21, 1990
Steve and Laura get a job at Leroy's restaurant. Steve accidentally burns it down after cooking grease. Rachel makes some plans for the restaurant, but she needs money. Unfortunately for her, no one in the family has any money they can give her.
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