Unlike most disney sitcoms, the message is clear , The show is very enjoyable. I Give a kindergardener excepetion on some episodes. Parental advisory given on some episodes like "The Gun" and "DUDES". Great show for families to watch together.
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Family Matters
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Jaleel White, Reginald VelJohnson, JoMarie Payton, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, ABC Family, Syndicated)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Urkel and company still offer lots of family fun.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Family Matters
Parents need to know that this series' message is to treat yourself and others with respect. Some episodes tackle racism, sexism, family dysfunction, school bullying, and gun violence, but these issues are never glorified; instead, characters find healthy ways to deal with the problems of modern life. As the kids on the series mature, so do plots about teen dating. Teens kiss and talk about sexiness, and two women characters comically "throw themselves" at men (who find it unattractive). But on the whole, this show is both fun and healthy.
Read our full review by Brenda Kienan
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about choosing friends based on character. Why do the Winslows keep opening their door to Urkel if he's so irritating? Why do they forgive him for the trouble he seems to cause? What makes Urkel so odd, and what is good about him? How is he actually similar to the Winslows? Also, when he has the chance to turn himself into ultra-cool Stefan, why should he do it -- or not do it? What would you do (or not do) for a friend or for the person you love?
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMessage is clear
Lives in OregonI rate this title iffy for age 6 and give itThe Funniest Show I've Ever Seen!
I've been watching this show for quite some time, and I think it's time to review it. Anyways, this TV show is about a family (The Winslows) who constantly get annoyed by Steve Urkel, who was introduced on episode #4 (The Urkel Who Came to Dinner), and he's become the main character over time. Anyways, at episode #204 (Deck the Malls) several characters had their last appearance, including Telma Hopkins as Rachel, Estelle Winslow (also known as Mama Winslow. In a later episode, they plan to spread her ashes over Lake Michigan.) and Harriette (they change the actress who plays Harriette from Jo Marie Payton to Judyann Elder) Anyhow, Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) over the show has several alter egos, including O.G.D. (A separate person) Myrtle (Another separate person and gender altogether) Stefan (The same person from episode #104 (Dr Urkel and Mr cool) to episode #169 (Send in the Clones) where Stefan is made a permanent person) And, in order to save your brain cells from any more reading, I'll finally rate it Hilarious. Overall, 5/5.
Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 2 and give it*rolls eyes*
This show is flippin retarded
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- Lives in IllinoisI rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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