r/FamilyMatters

Short Story. Rachel is a writer but has a writer's block and just can't come up with a good story. After suggestions from the family for her to write something shes more familiar with, she writes a successful "fictional" story about a family that has a: controlling grandmother, a cheap money pinching father, a heartthrob teenage son, a know it all daughter, a whiny daughter and a wife who won't stop butting into everyone's business. Everyone is upset at first but forgives Rachel, but Harriette is not so quick to follow as she wonders if this is how Rachel really feels about her.

Favorite quote:

Great news, Dad. I'm all finished washing the car.

You washed the car? With water?

Boy, why did you do that?

Because you told me to?

Edward, I told you two weeks ago when we could afford it!

Favorite moment:

When everyone reads Rachel's story and she asks what they think and they all give her a look 🤣 plus i love that Eddie takes the story too seriously, thinking hes a heartthrob all the girls are dying to go out with and he goes to ask a girl out while shes hanging out with her boyfriend 🤣

Opinion:

Again, season 1 can be slow at times but it has such a charm to it. The episode is ok, like I dont always think of it when I get excited for my family matters marathon. But I still enjoy it when its on. I think we can all relate to a family member being mad at us and having a hard time forgiving when we are so upset. I always loved Harriette and Rachel's relationship, they make such beautiful sisters and have great chemistry

After asking for a raise due to a growing family, Harriette is laid off. But finding a new job is proving a lot harder than she expected and the family has to pitch in and each try to help in their own way of saving or gaining income. After Harriette mentions seeing a security manager position at her old job, Carl encourages her to go for it. Harriettes boss first turns her down but after an impressive speech, he realizes shes perfect for the job and gives it to her.

Favorite quote:

What's a depression?

Oh, it was a long time ago, honey. The banks had failed. People lost their jobs and had to live on practically nothing.

Pass this to your father.

What is that?

That's mashed turnips and bacon.

I don't see no bacon.

I only used the drippings. I can get another meal out of that meat. That's why they call it the Depression Dinner.

Well, I'm depressed.

Favorite moment:

The depression dinner scene. That always gives me a good laugh between Mother Winslows "cheer us up" prayer, Rachel saying she loves turnips...or maybe it was parsnips? 🤣

Overall I really enjoy this episode. I think a lot of people can relate to it if you've ever had the joy of job hunting. Plus I love Carl and Harriettes relationship and how loving and supporting they are of one another, very healthy. I love seeing the family also pull in together and Eddie saving for sneakers but realizes his family is more important and gives them the money for food. Very touching and funny episode.

I thought it would be fun for us fans of the show to go through each episode and say what we think, if the episode is personal, our favorite quotes and character moments, etc.

The mama who came to dinner. Mother Winslow moves in with Harriette, Carl, Rachel and the kids. And there are adjustments and difficulties as Mother Winslow is used to being the leader of the house.

My personal favorite quote is:

Have you ever met Prince?

I've met a lot of princes. Prince of Wales, Prince of Denmark, Prince of Nepal... Uh... What prince are you talking about?

She's talking about the Prince that sings and wears purple underwear.

That would be the Prince of Nepal

Favorite moment is Mother Winslow and Carl coming to peace and talking about trusting Eddie staying out later with his friends.

The pilot episode is always a pleasant episode, nothing crazy funny but you can tell the Winslows are a lovely family and enjoyable to watch. Its funny to see Judy being played by Valerie Jones. Plus the original pilot played What a wonderful world by Louis Armstrong instead of As Days go By.

What are your thoughts and opinions and fun facts people may not know about this episode?

You want me to apologize to you?

I came over to lend a helping hand. But you were rude, impatient, and not a nice host.

You ruined our satellite dish and you almost k*lled me and my son.

And you think that justifies coarse behavior?

Steve, go home.

Now, Carl...

Go home! Go home! Go home!

I don't have to take this.

I'm going home.

And don't you ever come back!

What did you say?

Oh, you heard me.

Don't ever come back!

I will not be bullied. I love this lady. And I'll come over here any time I want to...and you can't stop me.

I'm gonna k*ll him!

No, no!

Come on. You want a piece of me, mister? Come and get it. Come taste my fists of fire!

Let me go!

No!

I'll give you money!

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Now you know I like to wear my ripped jeans when I go out to buy drugs.

Hey, who are you?

I'm Vivian Connors. Your son's math teacher. It is no wonder he is acting up in class. How can he live in this madhouse?

Excuse me?

What are you talking about?

Eddie said there were problems at home, but this is appalling. Thank God the boy is just pulling harmless pranks.

Miss Connors?

Oh, Eddie.

You poor child. Come here. You need a hug. Steven, I wanna thank you for urging me to get involved.

This young man would have been better off raised by wolves.

You mean that student with troubles at home is Eddie Winslow?

That's right.

Oh, boy.

And I would never have come here if you hadn't urged me to get involved.

Come here, Steve.

Now, Eddo. You have enough troubles on your hand.

No sense adding manslaughter to that list.

Will somebody please tell us what's going on?

I will. Your son has been acting up in my class... and he confided in me that he is having problems at home.

Miss Connors, I assure you that our son, Edward Winslow... is not having problems at home. Yet.

Edward, go wait in the kitchen for me.

But, Dad...

Now.

Yes, sir.

Harriette, would you please

explain to Miss Connors here...that we are a very loving family?

I'll try.

Good. And while you're doing that, I'll

be in the kitchen k*lling our son.

Happy mother's day to all the moms and including one of the best TV moms out there Mrs. Harriet Winslow. She said it best:

It says, Mrs. Harriette Winslow. I worked here full-time, and I was a full-time mother. You wanna talk management? I managed a home, a household budget and a family. And, Mr. Seeger, I'm talking about a job you can't call in sick for... you never get a raise or overtime. And you can't take vacation.Every day I'm a leader, an organizer, and a mediator. Those are my qualifications. You want references? Call

Eddie, Laura and Judy Winslow...and ask them about my work. You know the number.

Now that's a mama ❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy mother's day to you beautiful mommy's out there and fur mama's as well 🐕🐈