Family Matters
1989
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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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.
Released
1989-09-22
Episode Runtime
23 min
Language
English
Status
Ended
Genre
Production
Bickley-Warren Productions, Lorimar Television, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Directors
CASTS
Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Winslow
Darius McCrary
Eddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne Williams
Laura Winslow
Jaleel White
Steve Urkel
Jo Marie Payton
Harriette Winslow
Rosetta LeNoire
Estelle Winslow
Bryton James
Richie Crawford
Jaimee Foxworth
Judy Winslow
Telma Hopkins
Rachel Crawford
Shawn Harrison
Waldo Geraldo Faldo
Cherie Johnson
Maxine Johnson
Michelle Thomas
Myra Monkhouse
Joseph Wright
Richie Crawford
Julius Wright
Richie Crawford
Orlando Brown
3J
Barry Jenner
Lt. Lieu Murtaugh
Tammy Townsend
Greta McClure
Shavar Ross
Weasel
Judyann Elder
Harriette Winslow
Juan Pope
Curtis Williams
Marlon Young
Willie
Randy Josselyn
Rodney Beckett
Dick O'Neill
Commissioner Geiss
Ron Orbach
Nick Neidermeyer
Mari Morrow
Oneisha
Venus DeMilo Thomas
K.C.
Patrick J. Dancy
Ted Curran
Annie Gagen
Waitress
Michael Chambers
Urkelbot
Ellen Albertini Dow
Miss Gilbert
Ebonie Smith
Penny Peyser
Arnold Johnson
Fletcher Thomas
Susan Krebs
Ms. Steuben
Bumper Robinson
Daniel Wallace
Brooke Marie Procida
Donna Santangelo
Susan Scott Dawkins
Guess Your Weight Girl
Garcelle Beauvais
Lulu
Fred Willard
Vice Principal Mallet
Sherman Hemsley
Captain Savage
Bridgid Coulter
Jolene
Tom Poston
Mr. Looney
Kim Valentine
Cassie Lynn
Iqbal Theba
Zoohair Bhutto
Ron Taylor
Darnell Coleman
Christopher Birt
Gilbert
Danielle Nicolet
Vonda Mahoney
Clyde Kusatsu
Principal Edgar Shimata
Naya Rivera
Gwendolyn
Gary LeRoi Gray
Little G
Thom Sharp
Control Tower Voice
Julie Uribe
Audience Member
Leo D. Frank III
Stage Manager
Joel Anderson
Charlie Sullivan
Meghan O'Sullivan
Pizza Delivery Girl
Gilles Détroit
Phillipe
Fily Keita
Nicole
Terri J. Vaughn
Girl #1 at Party
Donovan McCrary
Kenny 'The Spider' Jackson
Eddie Mekka
Mr. Nutting
Mindy Sterling
Coach
Donna Summer
Aunt Oona
Johnny Gill
Himself
Aaron Lohr
Greg
Spencer Garrett
Larry Johnson
Jim Meskimen
Mission Controller
Christopher Darga
Jenkins
Perry Stephens
Anchorman
Larenz Tate
Willie Fuffner
John Mariano
Ring Announcer
Mike Genovese
Coach Westfield
Gregory Garcia
Army Soldier Lopez
Derek McGrath
Pat
Matt Landers
Robber
Shari Shaw
Zoralee
David L. Lander
Oliver
Russell Sanderlin Sr.
Wedding Guest
Rugg Williams
Laura's Study Partner
John Patrick White
Robbins
Tasha Taylor
Girl at Party
Ron Canada
Dave McClure
Sanetta Y. Gipson
Audience Member
Phynjuar
Mrs. Monkhouse
Martin Grey
Delivery Man
F. William Parker
Mr. Waxman
Gabriel Pelino
Customer
Steve Vinovich
Master of Ceremonies
Matt McKenzie
Mitch
Kevin Richardson
Alan
Sylvie Nyamuka
Angelique
Shana Mangatal
Brandy
David Hayward
Coach Redding
Michael Caldwell
James
Patrick Cronin
Mr. Howard
Victor Wilson
Cowboy #2
Lisa Ann Grant
Photographer
Steve Witting
Martin
Mayah McCoy
Chante
Mathieu Delarive
Andre
Tangie Ambrose
Girl
Josh Ryan Evans
Stevil Double
Kristoff St. John
D'Andre
Tracey Cherelle Jones
Toni
Christel Khalil
Angela
Jeffrey Asch
Loomis
Marley Shelton
Becky Sue
James Lew
Man in Bar
Teddy Wilson
Captain Casper Davenport
Randee Heller
Judge Jennifer Mooney
Terry Sweeney
Snooty Ticket Agent
Earl Boen
Dr. Goodrich
Joe Keyes
Tony, the Ferret
Peter Dennis
Captain Hightower
Amy Hunter
Agnes Pritzker
Rick Hurst
Santa
Joel Higgins
Cliff Geiss
Art Evans
Ben
Rachel True
Sue
Dennis Burkley
Repairman
T.K. Carter
Ty
Ann Ryerson
Brooke Nash
Emmanuel Lewis
Emmanuel Lewis
Ray Laska
Keresey
J. August Richards
Guy at Mall #2
Earl Billings
Man
Lamont Bentley
Andre
Sondra Currie
Sharon
Jim Pirri
Jake
Mason Adams
The Judge
Richard Kline
Mr. Fleming
Jack Riley
Wayne
Gretchen Palmer
Chondra
Alex Nevil
Patrolman Garber
Walter Jones
Kissel
Greg Proops
Cafe Manager
Elise Neal
Heather
Gerrit Graham
Landlord
Jester Hairston
William 'Skippy' Thomas
David Ruprecht
Lee
Kyla Pratt
Kelsey Webster
Mary Woronov
Mrs. Ramsay
Bill Kirchenbauer
Dr. Rubin
Missy Elliott
Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott
Larry Block
Mr. Seeger
George Wyner
Mr. Tolbert
Lark Voorhies
Dream Girl
Olivia Brown
Vanessa
Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown
Todd Susman
Nick
Wesley Mann
Professor Gates
Ron Fassler
Announcer
Lynn Swann
Greg Johnston
Larry Csonka
Larry Csonka
Justin Gocke
Teddy
Rick Scarry
Reporter
Melanie Wilson
Tiffany
Bubba Smith
Bones
Lindze Letherman
Allyson
Sanaa Lathan
Allison
Natalie Desselle-Reid
Baby Girl
Jeff Doucette
Phil
Robert Hooks
Dr. Smiley
Jaime Cardriche
Osgood
Beah Richards
Helen
Caryn Ward
Susie
Michael McDonald
Manager
Ken Foree
High Top
Shawn Phelan
Mickey
Lizette Carrión
High Bidder
Gino Conforti
Maitre d'
Larry Johnson
Grandmama
Valarie Rae Miller
Helen
Ryan Bollman
Gun Salesman
David Graf
Sergeant Shishka
Stoney Jackson
Lee
Meg Wyllie
Elderly Woman
Jason David Frank
Skull
Rif Hutton
Reverend Fuller
Keone Young
Fred Yamano
Freddie Jackson
Freddie Jackson
Dee Jay Daniels
Brian
Hana Hatae
Steve Urkel #3
David St. James
Joey
Mike Adamle
Mike Adamle
Whitman Mayo
Fletcher
Michael Hagiwara
Charles Yuck
Pat Morita
Mr. Tanaka
Julius Carry
Oscar
Michael Bailey Smith
Snap
John Lacy
Barry
Tony Longo
Butterball
Shanice Wilson
Shanice
Kimberly Russell
Darlene
Bruce Jarchow
Mr. Morrison
Kelly Perine
Petey
Kevin Mambo
Derek
Terrence Howard
John
Craig Kirkwood
Gary Menteer
Charlie Dell
Barry
Jazsmin Lewis
Yvette
John Hancock
Leroy
Vivica A. Fox
Halawna
Mark L. Taylor
Frank
Johnny Brown
Pastor Fuller
Monique Lanier
Monica
Stuart Pankin
Honest Bob
Ron Glass
Buddy Goodrich
Howard George
Langweaver
Michole Briana White
Melissa
Kathryn Joosten
Grocery Checker
Tim Russ
Jeff
Ted Lange
Frank Winslow
Robert Axelrod
Paul McCartney Look Alike
Ken Page
Darnell Watkins
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Tough Guy
Joe Mays
Mr. Nagy
Essence Atkins
Becky
Jim Doughan
Jimmy
William Long Jr.
Fire Inspector
Marques Houston
Immature
Greg Collins
Officer Miller
Sam Scarber
Basketball Official
Holmes Osborne
Buzz Conrad
Carl Gilliard
Waiter
Shaun Baker
Clarence
Trina McGee
Josi
Young Rome
Immature
Charles Nelson Reilly
Mr. Vreeland
Mailon Rivera
DJ
Kelton Kessee
Immature
Dave Koz
Himself
Lou B. Washington
Darnell Clark
Bob Delegall
George Randolph
Thom Curley
The Coach
Nicholas Hormann
Mr. Walbrook
Cal Gibson
Al
Loretta Jean
Gloria
Robert Noble
Bernie
Jesse Stock
Kid with Snowball
Judette Warren
Tanya
Lynn 'Red' Williams
Sabre
Galen Tomlinson
Turbo
Pamela Holt
Homecoming Princess
Mary Deese
Disgruntled Passenger
Donna Lynn Leavy
Mrs. Tannen
Ryan Hart
Tommy
Diane Hsu
Mrs. Wong
Jacqueline Ann Shaw
Angela
Michael Griswold
Dr. Skiles
Stacy Arnell
Stephanie
Keri Johnson
Jim
Tracie Spencer
Tracie Spencer
Wayne Dillon
Officer Bob
Kenny Johnson
Gorgeous Waiter
Robert Kotto
Waiter
Dennis Parizek
Erik the Viking
Tracy Lanier
Quesadilla Faldo
Phillip Johnson
Himself
Eric Jerome Kirkland
Himself
Marita Stavrou
Kim
Judith Drake
Complaining Customer
Angus Duncan
Martin
Chris Villa
DJ
Shanga Parker
Lyle
Marcia Jeffries
Customer
Billy Boulton
Ricky
David Lea
Jack
Robert Wall
Robert Wall
Benny Luciano
Student
Terence Mathews
Roscoe
Andrea White
Volunteer
Kyndra Joy Casper
Tough Girl #2
Sonya Haynes
Tough Girl #1
Channing Chase
Beth
Lewis Dauber
Minister Barnes
Heather Morgan
Marilyn
Richard Vidan
Ricky
Bob Glouberman
Bellhop
Lisa Colbert
Receptionist
JD Roberto
Beliboy
David Spates
Audience Member
Anthony Franco
Vincenzo
Mike Guy
Science Fair Judge
Cerita Monet Bickelmann
Elizabeth
Montae Russell
DJ
Alfred Nevarez
Alfred Nevarez
Jamie Lamar Jones
Jamie Lamar Jones
Delious
Delious
Tony Borowiak
Tony Borowiak
Jabu Dinani
Bob
Kellie Beals
Park Ranger
Tim Padilla
Poetry Student
Eric Poppick
Mr. Ludke
Renee Tenison
Tawny
Cedella Marley
Herself
Ziggy Marley
Himself
Lamont Johnson
Bone Crusher
Steven Rozic
P.J.
Lira Angel
Audience Member #3
Ed Cambridge
Fletcher Thomas
Patrick Malone
Jeff
Lorna Scott
Homeroom Teacher
Oscar Dillon
Sidekick
Philip Tan
Snap's Gang Member
Carmen Carter
Singer
Lynette Lane
Kimberly
Gigi Worth
Singer
Lorraine Devon Wilke
Brian J. Williams
Man in Tires
Brian Blondell
Chef
Pat Millicano
Killigrew
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Pirate
Murray Korda
Violinist
John Del Regno
Boxing Announcer
Tanika Ray
Waitress
Raf Mauro
Referee
Cody Dorkin
Steve Urkel #2
Heidi Fecht
Helga
Mary Pat Gleason
Berta
Milton James
Oskar
Bill Moynihan
German Man
Benjamin Lum
Delivery Man
Sylver Gregory
Irene
Jennie Kwan
Kimberly
Gregg Binkley
Lionel
Gregory White
Al
LaWanda Page
Elmerita Puckerwood
Raymond D. Turner
Chauffeur
Alli Spotts
Irene
Mindy Hester
Sara Sue Pettyjohn
Keith Cameron
Todd Helms
Rio Dekin
Ronaldo
James Avery
(uncredited)
Richard Fox
Dr. Grabowsky
Peter Van Norden
Roy
Javier Ronceros
Pepe Perez
Damara Reilly
Sheila
Mercedes Colon
Girl #1
Laura Meshell
Girl #2
Van Stewman Jr.
Car Driver
Damon Chandler
Debutante Announcer
Sean Le Sure
Man at Ball
Terrell Ferguson
Flirt on Couch
Corwin Moore
Guy at Keg
Ishtar
Girl at Party
Michael Wesley
Norman
Justin Chapman
Scout #1
Tanya Garrett
Female Student #1
Sabrina Lu
Female Student #2
Yunoka Doyle
Female Student #3
Kente Scott
Male Student #2
Jeff Garvin
Male Student #3
E. Sean Griffin
Male Student #4
Nolan Jesse Yard
Scout #2
Jacob Stein
Scout #3
Sally Colon-Petree
Girl #1
Luigi Amodeo
Vincenzo
Stephen Kearney
The Photographer
Gloria LeRoy
Evelyn
Hope Allen
Model #1
Afifi Alaouie
Model #2
Inez Edwards
Woman at Photo Shoot
Mark Linn-Baker
Mr. Benner
Patrick Thomas O'Brien
Mr. Denton
Suanne Spoke
Susan
Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
James
Michael Dyer
Kevin
Mongo Brownlee
Fresh Squeeze
David Michael
D.J.
Jennifer Rhodes
Blanche Geiss
Susan Ilene Johnson
Woman Getting Ticket
Clint Hyson
Mark Healy
Larry Thompson
The Referee
Shelley Chester
Deek's Mother
Valerie Jones
Judy Winslow
Peter Fitzsimmons
Alan Smith
Jacques Apollo Bolton
Will 'The Thrill' Morgan
Susan Merson
Sylvia
J.W. Smith
Jake
Thom Adcox-Hernandez
Roger
Neil Elliot
Stage Hand
Keith Williams
Tyrone
Adam Jeffries
Mark
Louis Mustillo
Russell
Luise Heath
Janet Watkins
Sue Bugden
Irene
Tyren Perry
Shirley
Kendra Booth
Robin
Bruno Alexander
Officer
Billy 'Sly' Williams
Ken
Malachi Pearson
Rambo
Raymond McQueen
Murphy Twin #2
Markus Redmond
Bull
Tom Henschel
Jimmie
Rachel Griffin
Margie Flatman
Deonca Brown
Girl
Chance Quinn
Jerry
Dominic Hoffman
Steve Webster
Cathy Susan Pyles
Helen
Doris Hess
Marcy
Mark Nassar
Robber
Susan Beaubian
Loretta
Sky Berdahl
Student #2
Crystal Jenious
Girl Student
Salim Grant
Student #2
Joshua Waggoner
Student
Irvin Mosley Jr.
Kevin
Michael Rapposelli
Chuckie
Tim Ryan
Boyd Higgins
Peggy Mannix
Customer
Lawrence Cook
Doctor
Natalie Core
Mrs. Peavy
Robert Balderson
Cop
Felecia M. Bell
Woman
Ken Kerman
Cop
Tom Milanovich
Guard
Jay Bradford
Mark
David Markus
Darryl
Patrick J. Pieters
Gary
Antonio Todd
Fred
Bobby Wynn
Buddy
Mary Ingersoll
Reporter #1
Paul Winfield
Jimmy Baines
Tom Bishop
Cowboy #1
Steve Viall
Cowboy #3
Tiiu Leek
Karen Kosta
Ron Tank
Anchor Man
David Baur
Alex Phillips
Bethany McKinney
Girl at Audition
Perry Moore
Officer Mike Doyle
Bennie Lee McGowan
Mrs. Gherkin
Janine Jordae
Beth
Daniel Faraldo
Ramon
Malaika
Lisa
Gary McGurk
Ned
Ron Smith
Laurabot
Lisa Marie Russell
Nicole
Joshua Lux
Student In Kissing Booth
Christopher B. Duncan
Sam The Slam
Debra Jo Rupp
Miss Connors
Tom Kindle
Cleaning Man
Bari K. Willerford
Bouncer
Ross Leon
Jimmy
Tina Thomas
Gloria
Michael Angelo Saulsberry
Portrait
Irving Washington III
Portrait
Michael Kaufman
Mr. Berger
William Joseph Barker
Boy in Classroom
Charles Carpenter
Flirting Customer
Jonas Chaka
Ralph
Peter Iacangelo
Man with Tree
Evonne Kezios
Pregnant Woman
Frank Kopyc
Sleeping Tenor
Gene Arrington
Guy at Mall #1
Gwendolyn Shepherd
Miss Bodison
Mark Adair-Rios
Jerry
Barry Cullison
Officer Evans
Joe Chrest
Officer Carmichael
Shaila D'Onofrio
Themselves
Robert Laughlin
Dexter Thornhill
Mitchah Williams
Steven Aloysius Urkel
Marcus Owens Jr.
Steven Bertram Urkel
Ryan Doss
Steven Cornelius Urkel
Robert Miller
The Bushwhackers
Brian Wickens
The Bushwhackers
Lydell M. Cheshier
Lyle
Johnny Dark
Lou
Gene LeBell
Referee
Andrew Boyer
Announcer
Ferrari Farris
Steve's Nurse
Jeanine Michelle
Carl's Nurse
Lee Wessof
Man at Drive-Thru
Keith Amos
Ziggy
Cherie Franklin
Sister Augustine
Charles Gideon Davis
The Mighty Echoes
Jonathan Rubin
The Mighty Echoes
Harvey Shield
The Mighty Echoes
Rodney Kageyama
Country Western Singer
Max the Dog
Howard the Dog
Mariann Aalda
Lois
Jeff Langton
Thug
Carl Strano
Stan
Christopher Michael
Police Officer
Michael Prozzo
Robinson
Marcus Toji
Little Boy
Shekinah Williams
Little Girl
Tanya Wright
India
Cary Brayboy
Geoffrey
Abraham Alvarez
Officer Garcia
Damian Perkins
David Phillips Jr.
Angelle Brooks
Monica
La Sondra Zarif
Girl
María Costa
Dornita
William Thomas, Jr.
Mr. Lasker
Patricia Bethune
Optimistic Ticket Agent
Sam Sarpong
Basketball Player #1
Wesley Thompson
Phil Hallenbeck
Walter Franks III
Doorman
Elston Ridgle
Bouncer
Steven Davis
Chazz
James Nardini
Luke
Antoine Herbez
Guy
Francis Terzian
Jacques
Art Chudabala
Kim Yuck
Robert Barry Fleming
Mousepad
Rob Moore
Deek
Fred Pierce
Deek's Father
Diana Tanaka
Vivian Yuck
Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell
Michael Bivins
Michael Bivins
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe
Ralph E. Tresvant
Ralph E. Tresvant
William Hubbard Knight
Reverend
Chuck Lacey
Commander Kovinsky
Brad Blaisdell
Joey Bozelli
Patrice Chanel
Defense Attorney
Dan Gerrity
Prosecutor
Pamela Kosh
Natalie
Rick LaFond
Vince
George Lugg
David Hayes
Jon Menick
Bailiff
Michael D. Weatherred
Clifford
Jeff Coopwood
Mr. Marshall
Tony Edwards
Mr. Scott
Cynthia Graham
Mrs. Marshall
April Tatro
Living Art Work
Monty Hoffman
Lyle
Doug Cox
Peanut Buyer
Jack Esformes
Peanut Buyer
Renée Hughes
Pretty Girl (unconfirmed)
David B. Levinson
Wimpy Boyfriend
Wendy Worthington
Cotton Candy Lady
John William Young
Hot Dog Guy
Ed Gale
Carlsbad
John Cervenka
Customer
Sonya Eddy
Angry Woman
Ruth Gottschall
Loud-Mouthed Wife
Robin Krieger
Customer with Price Tag
Jill Matson
Indecisive Woman
Doria Valen
Cindy Lu
Hostess
Patricia Place
Restaurant Customer
Neil Ross
Andre (voice)
Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie Cochran
Ira Heiden
Cadet
Emmanuel Johnson
Steve Urkel #1
Robert Lewis Stephenson
Delivery Boy
Seasons
Season 1.
1989
.22 Episodes
Season 1 of Family Matters premiered on 1989-09-22.
Season 2.
1990
.25 Episodes
Season 2 of Family Matters premiered on 1990-09-21.
Season 3.
1991
.25 Episodes
Season 3 of Family Matters premiered on 1991-09-20.
Season 4
1992
.24 Episodes
Season 4 of Family Matters premiered on 1992-09-18.
Season 5.
1993
.24 Episodes
Season 5 of Family Matters premiered on 1993-09-24.
Season 6.
1994
.25 Episodes
Season 6 of Family Matters premiered on 1994-09-23.
Season 7.
1995
.24 Episodes
Season 7 of Family Matters premiered on 1995-09-22.
Season 8.
1996
.24 Episodes
Season 8 of Family Matters premiered on 1996-09-20.
Season 9.
1997
.22 Episodes
Season 9 of Family Matters premiered on 1997-09-19.
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