Family Matters
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.
Where to watch Family Matters in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Family Matters there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Family Matters streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, YouTube TV, TBS | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Family Matters
Family Matters is a 1989 English-language comedy and family series created by Michael Warren and William Bickley. The cast is led by Reginald VelJohnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams. It spans 9 seasons and 215 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, TBS.
Family Matters was produced by Bickley-Warren Productions, Lorimar Television, and Miller/Boyett Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 22, 1989, and carries a TV-G certification.
- Created by
- Michael Warren, William Bickley
- First aired
- September 22, 1989
- Last aired
- July 17, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 9 (215 episodes)
- Network
- ABC, CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Bickley-Warren Productions, Lorimar Television, Miller/Boyett Productions
Family Matters cast & crew
Family Matters was created by Michael Warren and William Bickley.
The cast features Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Winslow, Darius McCrary as Eddie Winslow, Kellie Shanygne Williams as Laura Winslow, and Jaleel White as Steve Urkel.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Pamela Eells.
Is Family Matters worth watching?
Family Matters holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 350 ratings, a solidly received comedy series.
With 9 seasons and 215 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and family, Family Matters is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Family Matters
In United States, you can stream Family Matters on Hulu, YouTube TV, and TBS, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Family Matters
Reginald VelJohnson
Carl Winslow
Darius McCrary
Eddie Winslow
Kellie Shanygne Williams
Laura Winslow
Jaleel White
Steve Urkel
Family Matters — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Family Matters in United States?
Family Matters is streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, TBS in United States.
▸Is Family Matters on Hulu?
Yes — Family Matters is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Family Matters in?
Family Matters is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Family Matters are there?
Family Matters has 9 seasons with 215 episodes in total.
▸What is Family Matters rated?
Family Matters is rated TV-G. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 350 ratings.
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