Family Matters season 1

The first season of the sitcom Family Matters originally aired on ABC from September 22, 1989 to April 27, 1990.

Premise
In the first season, following the death of her husband, Robert, Rachel moves in to the Winslow household with her son, Richie. The house is occupied by Carl, Rachel's brother-in-law, Harriette, Rachel's sister, Estelle, Carl's mother, Edward (Eddie), Laura and Judy. The first appearance of Steve Urkel is in episode four (syndication only). In episode 12, it is revealed to the audience that he's in love with Laura.

Main cast

 * Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Winslow
 * Jo Marie Payton as Harriette Winslow
 * Rosetta LeNoire as Estelle Winslow
 * Darius McCrary as Eddie Winslow
 * Kellie Shanygne Williams as Laura Winslow
 * Valerie Jones (this pilot only) and Jaimee Foxworth as Judy Winslow
 * Joseph and Julius Wright as Richie Crawford
 * Telma Hopkins as Rachel Crawford

Recurring cast

 * Jaleel White as Steve Urkel (Credited as "Guest Starring": episodes 12-17, 19-20. Credited as "Also Starring": episodes 4, 7, 8, 10, 18, 21-22.)