Family Matters

Family Matters is an American sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1998, it was originally a spin-off of the series Perfect Strangers, which aired from 1986 to 1993.

Summary
The series revolves around the Winslow family and the exploits of their next-door neighbor Steve Urkel.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The Winslow family is quite interesting and really funny.
 * 2) * Carl Winslow, is a short-tempered but well meaning father and police officer.
 * 3) * Harriette Winslow is a hard-working mother and mediates conflicts within the family.
 * 4) * Edward "Eddie" Winslow is a rebellious slacker who over time, has become a responsible person.
 * 5) * Laura Winslow is a smart, independent girl who is focused with her education.
 * 6) * Judy Winslow is the youngest daughter who is close with her older sister Laura.
 * 7) * Estelle "Mother" Winslow is the grandmother of the family who likes to keep up with trends and is nicest to Steve.
 * 8) Steve Urkel is an example of a silly and nerdy character, he can be obnoxious and annoying but still lovable.
 * 9) Steve Urkel and Laura Winslow both have amazing chemistry.
 * 10) Steve's alter-ego, Stefan Urquelle, is just as funny and makes great laughs.
 * 11) "Did I do that?"
 * 12) The gags in this TV show are very amusing and entertaining, such as Steve's laughing.
 * 13) There are many great and hilarious moments where characters help save each others lives, such as Lt. Murtaugh cutting the right wire on a booby-trapped treadmill and Steve saving Carl from getting murdered by a wanted robber in the hospital.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Judy Winslow, the youngest child played by Jaimee Foxworth, was removed from the show with no explanation whatsoever, with the reason being a "budget consideration".
 * 2) Steve's southern belle cousin Myrtle Urkel can be seen as obnoxious and annoying by some.
 * 3) The show would later suffer a decline in later seasons especially during the time the show was on CBS.
 * 4) Steve's voice can  (likely intentionally) get very annoying at times.

Trivia

 * Steve Urkel is named after Steve Erkel, a writer and director who is the friend of co-creator Michael Warren.
 * Jaleel White, voice actor of Steve Urkel, is also Sonic the Hedgehog in the three Sonic TV shows.