Family Matters
Seen it?1989 | 9 seasons | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It held a wide audience for several seasons, but a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 9 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 465K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.
Season 11989 · 22 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
Season 21990 · 25 episodes · 0.6 out of 10Monday
Season 31991 · 25 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday- Season 41992 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 51993 · 24 episodes · 9.5 out of 10Friday
- Season 61994 · 25 episodes · 9.4 out of 10Friday
- Season 71995 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 81996 · 24 episodes · 9.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 91997 · 22 episodes · 9.7 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Michael Warren, William Bickley
- Reginald VelJohnsonCarl Winslow
- Darius McCraryEddie Winslow
- Kellie Shanygne WilliamsLaura Winslow
- Jaleel WhiteSteve Urkel