It starts with a close-up Chicago, Illinois, followed by a fade to another zoom-out. This pilot ("The Mama Who Came to Dinner") episode premiered on September 22, 1989 and concluded on April 27, 1990, with this episode "Rock Video" The season consists of 24 episodes. Eddie doesn't want to tell the truth because he fears that he will hurt Carl's feelings.Self-proclaimed handyman Carl decides to install a shower in Mother Winslow's quarters while she's out of town.Rachel takes an unauthorized spin in the classic automobile that Carl plans to drive in the Columbus Day Parade.After Carl is on an all-night stakeout with his attractive new partner, Harriette finds a room key to Louie's Love Grotto in his pocket.The Winslows are aghast to discover that their TV idol has been arrested for assaulting a police officer - Officer Carl Winslow.Carl's efforts to get Eddie psyched for a pro basketball career is enhanced by a visit from basketball star Bolton.Laura sells a quilt Grandmother Winslow considered an heirloom.Laura wants to go to an upcoming dance with a good-looking boy. Directed by James O'Keefe. Eddie is persuaded to run for class president vs. Margie Flatman. ShareTV ® - The Online Television Community. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. In episode twelve the first appearance as Steve Urkel finds out that he's in love interest with Laura in Leroy's diner. Rodney comes over and tells him that he changed the grades on the report cards on the school computer. With Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary. [Switch to Desktop Version] Family Matters is an American sitcom about a middle-class African American family living in Chicago. The first season of the family sitcom as Family Matters which originally aired on ABC. It was release from DVD (Region 1) on June 8, 2010. Family Matters (TV Series 1989–1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The Winslows, a middle-class Black family living in Chicago, deal with various misadventures — many of which are caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.Mother Winslow moves in and immediately begins to usurp Carl's authority. Ending in 5 days (on August 31 at 11:59 PM) Electronics Rafflecopter United States Enter now for a chance to win the Digital Download of “Family Matters: Season 1” Enter this Giveaway at Mom and More » Category . Eddie wants to go out with his friends, but he has a strict curfew that complicates things with Carl.Hariette loses her job to automation, forcing the family into austerity measures while Carl stews over the family debts.Rachel writes a short story with characters that seem all too familiar; Carl becomes obsessed with the family's out of proportion water bill.The Winslows finally get to be alone together when Rachel accepts a date with a man from the church choir.Eddie comes home with straight A's on his report card and the whole family is proud of him. In the first season, shortly after Rachel's husband Robert dies, Carl, Rachel's brother-in-law, Harriette, Rachel's sister and Estelle, Carl's mother, move in to help them with her son Richie and three relatives are, Edward (Eddie), Laura, and Judy. Rodney - and later, Laura - decide that a campaign of style is better than substance, but Eddie eventually sees that Margie is simply more qualified for the job than he is and drops out. About Us | Contact | Forum. 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. We then make to the family table in the house with the Winslow's and Harriette's sister Rachel holding son Richie. Then the title logo appears on a wide shot of the Winslow's House, after which it fades. Carl and Eddie try to find Laura a date. Digital Download Of “family Matters: Season 1” Giveaway. Then we are introduced to the cast, with the adults (VelJohnson, Payton, and LeNoire) filmed at the park, with Carl going down stairs getting the newspapers, Harriette playing piano, and Estelle reading the Rolling Stone magazine.