Family Matters

The Winslow household in Chicago offered a warm, middle-class sanctuary that quickly became the setting for one of television's most enduring sitcoms. Created by Michael Warren and William Bickley, this series launched on ABC in September 1989 before moving to CBS for its final chapters. The show ran for nine seasons with 215 episodes, concluding in July 1998. While it began as a spin-off from Perfect Strangers, the program evolved into something entirely its own through the introduction of an unforgettable neighbor.[edit]