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Where can I stream Family Matters?
In the United States, Family Matters streams on Hulu, YouTube TV, and TBS. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.
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A , comedy series.
Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe
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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.
Classic Sitcom ComfortMultigenerational Family BondNerd Culture IconHeartwarming Dramedy90s Nostalgia TripRelatable Domestic ChaosGood vs. Evil Neighbor DynamicInnocent Teen RomanceWholesome Moral Lessons
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Questions about Family Matters
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Is Family Matters worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (51).
Is Family Matters okay for kids?
TV-G
Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Family Matters?
82 h
About 82 hours: 215 episodes in 9 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1998.
Will Family Matters make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Family Matters?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Family Matters use?
The GhostThe Magic Poker EquationSuspiciously Specific DenialClown CarSick EpisodeBack-to-Back BadassesInterrogation FlashbackBoring Vacation SlideshowIconic Sequel CharacterButterfly of DoomManipulative EditingAll Just a Dreamand 273 more
TV Tropes lists 285 tropes for it, including The Ghost, The Magic Poker Equation, and Suspiciously Specific Denial.