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Family Matters

(1989 - 1998)
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65/100188 Votes
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6.6/100
Drama Action & Adventure Rated: All (TV-G)1989 - 19989 Seasons

The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel. Family Matters featuring Reginald VelJohnson and Darius McCrary has one or more episodes streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on Hulu, streaming via tv everywhere with TBS, and 6 others. It's an action & adventure and drama show with 215 episodes over 9 seasons. Family Matters is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.6 (29,265 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch Family Matters streaming on DIRECTV Stream, MAX (Via Prime Video), MAX, Hulu, and TBS. It is also possible to buy Family Matters on Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, Microsoft Store, and VUDU.

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EPISODE GUIDE

Family Matters Season 9 Overview

Sep 19, 1997 - Jul 17, 1998

Season 9 of Family Matters has 22 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 9 Episodes

Season 09, Episode 22 Lost in Space: Part 2
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S09 E22Lost in Space: Part 2
Jul 17, 1998

With the space ship unable to return to Earth, it's up to Steve to save his fellow crewman by gently...

S09 E22 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 09, Episode 21 Lost in Space: Part 1
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S09 E21 Lost in Space: Part 1
Jul 10, 1998

As Steve and Laura discuss wedding plans for their guest seating arrangements, NASA comes calling and tells him that he'll...

S09 E21 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 09, Episode 20 Pop Goes the Question
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S09 E20 Pop Goes the Question
Jul 3, 1998

Steve and Stefan arm themselves with roses and rings as they both decide to propose to Laura. Stefan is Carl's...

S09 E20 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 8 Overview

Sep 20, 1996 - May 9, 1997

Season 8 of Family Matters has 24 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 8 Episodes

Season 08, Episode 24 A Pirate's Life for Me
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S08 E24 A Pirate's Life for Me
May 9, 1997

Urkel and Carl travel back through time to the 1700s and wind up on a pirate ship where they're forced...

S08 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 08, Episode 23 The Brother Who Came to Dinner
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S08 E23 The Brother Who Came to Dinner
May 2, 1997

Eddie and Steve also try to get 3,000 dollars in order to get a new laptop at the carnival will...

S08 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 08, Episode 22 Pound Foolish
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S08 E22 Pound Foolish
Apr 25, 1997

Steve's Aunt Oona from Altoona returns to visit her nephew and the Winslows again. Unfortunately, she's embarrassed about the extra...

S08 E22 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 7 Overview

Sep 22, 1995 - May 17, 1996

Season 7 of Family Matters has 24 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 7 Episodes

Season 07, Episode 24 Send in the Clone
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S07 E24 Send in the Clone
May 17, 1996

While Urkel is working on a cloning experiment with his transformation chamber, the contraption goes kablooey. The aftermath has Urkel...

S07 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 07, Episode 23 A Ham Is Born
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S07 E23 A Ham Is Born
May 10, 1996

Carl lands a job as security guard at a movie studio ... and in the process, gets a leading role...

S07 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 07, Episode 22 Dream Date
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S07 E22 Dream Date
Apr 26, 1996

When their respective dates are unavailable for the prom, Urkel offers to take Laura to the senior dance. The night...

S07 E22 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 6 Overview

Sep 23, 1994 - May 19, 1995

Season 6 of Family Matters has 25 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, TBS and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 6 Episodes

Season 06, Episode 25 Home Sweet Home
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S06 E25 Home Sweet Home
May 19, 1995

Urkel's parents announce they are moving to Russia - only, they say so after they've left. Urkel is forced to...

S06 E25 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 06, Episode 24 They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?
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S06 E24 They Shoot Urkels, Don't They?
May 12, 1995

Estelle hosts a dance marathon, and Urkel and Carl decide to enter.

S06 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 06, Episode 23 We're Going to Disney World: Part 2
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S06 E23 We're Going to Disney World: Part 2
May 5, 1995

Eddie and Waldo run into a number of silly situations as they get lost on their way to Orlando. Meanwhile,...

S06 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 5 Overview

Sep 24, 1993 - May 20, 1994

Season 5 of Family Matters has 24 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, TBS and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 5 Episodes

Season 05, Episode 24 Stefan Returns
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S05 E24 Stefan Returns
May 20, 1994

Urkel decides to renovate his Stefan Urquelle alter-ego, inventing a transformation chamber to do the trick. Stefan is much more...

S05 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 05, Episode 23 Aunt Oona
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S05 E23 Aunt Oona
May 6, 1994

Urkel's shy Aunt Oona (from Altoona) arrives to visit her nephew. Harriette and the others suggest a great way for...

S05 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, MAX, TBS and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 05, Episode 22 Nunsense
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S05 E22 Nunsense
Apr 29, 1994

When Myra presents Urkel with a nude drawing of himself, the nerd tells her to get lost. A short time...

S05 E22 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, DIRECTV STREAM, MAX, TBS and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 4 Overview

Sep 18, 1992 - May 14, 1993

Season 4 of Family Matters has 24 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 4 Episodes

Season 04, Episode 24 Buds 'n' Buns
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S04 E24 Buds 'n' Buns
May 14, 1993

When Urkel decides to at least try to have a relationship with Myra, she sees Laura as competition and tells...

S04 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 04, Episode 23 Stormy Weather
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S04 E23 Stormy Weather
May 7, 1993

Urkel surprises his fellow prom-goers when he walks in with beautiful Myra. Meanwhile, Laura's prom date turns out to be...

S04 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 04, Episode 22 Hot Stuff
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S04 E22 Hot Stuff
Apr 30, 1993

Myra's looking for some "Hot Stuff" - namely, Urkel - and asks Laura for advice on breaking the ice with...

S04 E22 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 3 Overview

Sep 20, 1991 - May 8, 1992

Season 3 of Family Matters has 25 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 3 Episodes

Season 03, Episode 25 Farewell, My Laura
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S03 E25 Farewell, My Laura
May 8, 1992

Urkel composes a detective yarn about 1940s-era gumshoe Johnny Danger, who is sent to protect supper club owner (and assassin...

S03 E25 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 24 Dudes
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S03 E24 Dudes
May 1, 1992

Urkel, Eddie and Waldo go on the teen dating show "Dudes," which Laura insists is raunchy and sexist. Urkel easily...

S03 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 23 Robo-Nerd II
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S03 E23 Robo-Nerd II
Apr 24, 1992

A reprogrammed Urkelbot is sent to fight crime, and proves to be instrumental in foiling a serial convenience store robber....

S03 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 2 Overview

Sep 21, 1990 - Apr 26, 1991

Season 2 of Family Matters has 25 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 2 Episodes

Season 02, Episode 25 I Should Have Done Something
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Season 02, Episode 24 The Good, the Bad, and the Urkel
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S02 E24 The Good, the Bad, and the Urkel
Apr 19, 1991

Carl - embroiled in a dispute with Urkel's father - has a dream about he, his family and Urkel living...

S02 E24 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 23 Skip to My Lieu
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S02 E23 Skip to My Lieu
Apr 1, 1991

Carl is hoping to get a promotion, but it may ride on Lt. Murtaugh's influence - and his ability to...

S02 E23 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Family Matters Season 1 Overview

Sep 22, 1989 - Apr 27, 1990

Season 1 of Family Matters has 22 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Hulu and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

Family Matters Season 1 Episodes

Season 01, Episode 22 Rock Video
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S01 E22 Rock Video
Apr 27, 1990

Eddie decides to enter a contest to create a music video, but his ego proves to be too much for...

S01 E22 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 21 Bowl Me Over
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S01 E21 Bowl Me Over
Apr 20, 1990

It's the War of the Winslows at the bowling alley.

S01 E21 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 20 The Candidate
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S01 E20 The Candidate
Mar 23, 1990

Eddie is persuaded to run for class president vs. Margie Flatman. Rodney - and later, Laura - decide that a...

S01 E20 of Family Matters is available to stream on Hulu, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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All Seasons of Family Matters

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