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family matters (1989)

family matters
Family Matters
Comedy
Family

Release Date
September 22, 1989
Main Genre
Comedy
Seasons
9

Summary

Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African American family living in Chicago. The series was spun off from Perfect Strangers and revolves around the Winslow family. Midway through the first season, the show introduced the Winslows' nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel (played by Jaleel White), who quickly became its breakout character and eventually a main character.

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