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 21
Bowl Me Over
aired: Fri, Apr 6, 1990
The men of the house play against the women in a bowling match; both want to win for their gender. Both sides use their own set of tactics to slow the other side down.
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Episode 20
The Candidate
aired: Fri, Mar 16, 1990
Eddie runs for class president. Later, he realizes he doesn't deserve it against the other candidate.
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Episode 19
In a Jam
aired: Fri, Feb 23, 1990
Steve needs to get rid of bully problems, so he asks Eddie for help. Eddie is reluctant to give help; He has a fear of hurting himself.
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Episode 18
Sitting Pretty
aired: Fri, Feb 16, 1990
Laura decides to open a babysitting service, but it's not as easy as it looks. The service gets the house flooded with kids on the same day as the visit of Carl's boss.
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Episode 17
The Big Fix
aired: Fri, Feb 9, 1990
Steve decides to help Eddie with an exam in exchange for a date with Laura. He is successful with the tutoring, but not with the date.
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Episode 16
The Party
aired: Fri, Feb 2, 1990
Carl and Harriette go away for the weekend. They tell Eddie to not let anyone into the house. Eddie usually obeys, but his friend Rodney comes over with the idea for a party.
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Episode 15
The Big Reunion
aired: Fri, Jan 19, 1990
Carl has a high school reunion, but is embarrassed about the weight he has taken on. He decides to go on a diet. It's not as easy as it looks for Carl.
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Episode 14
Baker's Dozens
aired: Thu, Jan 11, 1990
Rachel tells Carl that his lemon tarts are delicious. He thinks he can make a lot of money off of it. But soon, he starts pushing the family too hard to make them.
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Episode 13
Man's Best Friend
aired: Fri, Jan 5, 1990
The kids bring home a puppy despite Carl's rule to never bring pets in the house. Carl reconsiders after falling in love with it. Later, the puppy wreaks havoc in the house.
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Episode 12
Laura's First Date
aired: Fri, Dec 15, 1989
Laura wants to go to a dance at school with somebody, but she doesn't know who to ask. Eddie asks one of his friends and Carl asks Steve Urkel, a very nerdy boy. Later, it's an embarrassing moment for Laura.
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Episode 11
The Quilt
aired: Fri, Dec 8, 1989
At a yard sale, Laura wants to make some money off of old junk. Estelle gives her a few things, but tells her not to sell the heirloom quilt she gives her. Laura does it anyway, but she regrets that after making Estelle upset. Laura must now get it back. It's not an easy thing to do anymore.
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Episode 8
Mr. Badwrench
aired: Fri, Nov 3, 1989
Carl wants to prove to his mother that he is a good handyman, so he decides to build her a shower while she's away. It's not as easy as it looks, especially since Carl truthfully isn't the best handyman around.
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Carl needs to go out on a stake-out with a partner for a case. Harriette doesn't trust his partner, so she decides to follow them and figure out if there's anything going on between them.
Episode 7
Body Damage
aired: Fri, Nov 10, 1989
Carl gets to ride a classic car in a parade. Rachel wants to ride the car too; just to see how it works. She and Harriette decide to take it out for a ride, but they run into a tree and damage the car. They have to find a way to fix it before Carl notices.
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Episode 6
Basketball Blues
aired: Fri, Nov 3, 1989
Episode 5
Straight A's
aired: Fri, Oct 20, 1989
Eddie receives his report card. Carl looks at it and finds out he got straight A's. This makes Eddie feel smart and Carl proud. Later, Eddie's friend Rodney comes over revealing that he switched the real report card with a fake one. It's up to Eddie to tell Carl the truth.
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Episode 4
Rachel's First Date
aired: Fri, Oct 13, 1989
Rachel accepts a date with a member of the church choir. This gives the Winslows some alone time.
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Episode 3
Short Story
aired: Fri, Oct 6, 1989
Rachel writes a story that somehow leads back to the Winslow family (similar characters.) In the meantime, Carl starts taking some drastic measures to keep the water bill intact.
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Episode 2
Two-Income Family
aired: Fri, Sep 29, 1989
The Winslows receive many debts. They must suffer many ordeals, especially after Harriette loses her job.
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Episode 1
The Mama Who Came to Dinner
aired: Thu, Sep 21, 1989
Estelle Winslow, Carl's mother, moves into Carl's home. She immediately takes charge; bossing everyone around. It is the last straw when she criticizes Harriet. In the meantime, Eddie wants to go out with his friends, but Carl doesn't let him. Estelle allows him to go with his friends, despite Carl's orders.
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