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Family Matters

Also known as Ariza Mishpachtit · Family Matters · אריזה משפחתית · ענייני משפחה

  • Years 1989-1998
  • Seasons 9
  • Episodes 215
  • Country United States
  • Network ABC (S1-8), CBS (S9); Israel: Arutz HaYeladim
  • Israel broadcast Arutz HaYeladim; part of the «6+» evening block (from 1994)
  • Origin Spin-off of Perfect Strangers
  • Breakout Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) - planned as a one-off guest

Family Matters (Hebrew: Ariza Mishpachtit) is an American sitcom that aired 1989-1998 (nine seasons, 215 episodes) on ABC and, for season 9, CBS. In Israel it aired on Arutz HaYeladim, including the evening «6+» block from 1994, plus reruns.

A spin-off of Perfect Strangers, it follows the Winslow family of Chicago and neighbor Steve Urkel (Jaleel White), who became the breakout star after a planned one-off appearance.

Plot

The Winslows of Chicago share a home with Grandma Estelle and Rachel and Richie.

Neighbor Steve Urkel, a brilliant clumsy nerd, loves Laura and invents destructive gadgets.

Most episodes are slapstick comedy; some tackle serious topics.

In Israel

Aired on Arutz HaYeladim and was closely tied to the evening «6+» block alongside other US sitcoms.

Cast

Series details

Network
ABC (S1-8), CBS (S9); Israel: Arutz HaYeladim
Genre
Sitcom
Episode length
About 25 minutes
Creators
William Bickley · Michael Warren

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