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Family Matters

Family Matters

Policeman Carl Winslow has enough to deal with on the job. But when he gets home, he still has to handle kids, his wife, Harriette (whose character was first introduced on the sitcom "Perfect Strangers"), his mom, a sister-in-law and Urkel, the nerd next door who doesn't understand that he doesn't actually live with the Winslows.
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  • Carl and Steve serve on the same jury, where Steve's investigative talent comes into play.
  • Revenge of the Nerd

    Laura is excited about joining a sorority until she learns Steve has been named the star of its annual geek party.
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  • Love Triangle

    Laura and Maxine realize they can share almost anything, except their affection for Curtis. With Jaleel White.
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  • Father Time

    Carl and Steve (Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White) go back in time together, where Carl ignores Steve's warnings and alters history.
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  • Beauty and the Beast

    Steve's cousin, Myrtle, arrives with her sights set on winning the local beauty pageant and Eddie's affections.
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  • What Do You Know?

    Eddie transforms himself into Steve Urkel to compete in a game show, not knowing that Steve is competing in the same show.
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Policeman Carl Winslow has enough to deal with on the job. But when he gets home, he still has to handle kids, his wife, Harriette (whose character was first introduced on the sitcom "Perfect Strangers"), his mom, a sister-in-law and Urkel, the nerd next door who doesn't understand that he doesn't actually live with the Winslows.

Starring

Reginald VelJohnson, Judyann Elder, Darius McCrary, Kellie Williams, Jaleel White, Orlando Brown, Michelle Thomas, Jo Marie Payton-Noble
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