Family Matters
1989 · Comedy, Family · 9 Seasons · 215 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. The Mama Who Came to DinnerMother Winslow moves in and immediately begins to usurp Carl's authority. Eddie wants to go out with his friends, but he has a strict curfew that complicates things with Carl.
2. Two-Income FamilyHariette loses her job to automation, forcing the family into austerity measures while Carl stews over the family debts.
3. Short StoryRachel writes a short story with characters that seem all too familiar; Carl becomes obsessed with the family's out of proportion water bill.
4. Rachel's First DateThe Winslows finally get to be alone together when Rachel accepts a date with a man from the church choir.
5. Straight A'sEddie comes home with straight A's on his report card and the whole family is proud of him. Rodney comes over and tells him that he changed the grades on the report cards on the school computer. Eddie doesn't want to tell the truth because he fears that he will hurt Carl's feelings.
6. Basketball BluesCarl's efforts to get Eddie psyched for a pro basketball career is enhanced by a visit from basketball star Bolton.
7. Body DamageRachel takes an unauthorized spin in the classic automobile that Carl plans to drive in the Columbus Day Parade.
8. Mr. BadwrenchSelf-proclaimed handyman Carl decides to install a shower in Mother Winslow's quarters while she's out of town.
9. Stake-OutAfter Carl is on an all-night stakeout with his attractive new partner, Harriette finds a room key to Louie's Love Grotto in his pocket.
10. False ArrestThe Winslows are aghast to discover that their TV idol has been arrested for assaulting a police officer - Officer Carl Winslow.
11. The QuiltLaura sells a quilt Grandmother Winslow considered an heirloom.
12. Laura's First DateLaura wants to go to an upcoming dance with a good-looking boy. Carl and Eddie try to find Laura a date. Carl asks Steve Urkel to take Laura to the dance, while Eddie asks one of his friends to take her out. When Laura finds out what happened, she is humiliated.
13. Man's Best FriendCarl has a rule he intends to enforce not pets in the house until he meets a big, playful puppy who follows the kids home from school.
14. Baker's DozensThanks to Rachel's brainstorm, Carl could become the "king of tarts" if he shares his secret recipe for lemon tarts, which were a big hit at a local restaurant.
15. The Big ReunionCarl decides to lose weight before going to his high-school reunion.
16. The PartyA "No Guests" rule spells no fun for Eddie, who's left in charge of the house while the adults are away for the weekend.
17. The Big FixEddie persuades Laura to date a guy he's indebted to.
18. Sitting PrettyLaura's babysitting service floods the house with children at a bad time on the night Carl has invited his captain over.
19. In a JamEddie wants to do the right thing when faced with protecting Steve from a bully who threatens to beat him up, which could get Eddie creamed as well.
20. The CandidateEddie places image over integrity in his class president bid when image-maker Laura offers a thousand points of light to illuminate his campaign.
21. Bowl Me OverThe men vie with the women in a bowling match and Carl's philosophy about accepting defeat gracefully ends up in the gutter when Harriette aces him out.
22. Rock VideoWhen Eddie's big ego threatens to disband his group during the making of a rock video for a contest, the rest of the Winslows offer some ideas.
