Full House
This is a story about sportscaster turned morning talk show host Danny Tanner and his daughters, D.J. (Donna Jo), Stephanie, and Michelle. Before the show begins, his wife, Pam, is killed by a drunk driver, so he needs help raising his daughters. He asks his rock musician brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis, and comedian best friend, Joey Gladstone, to move in with them for that. As the show goes on, Jesse marries Danny's talk-show cohost, Rebecca Donaldson, and they have twin sons named Nicky and Alex.
- Metascore31
- 1987-1995
- 8 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-G
This is a story about sportscaster turned morning talk show host Danny Tanner and his daughters, D.J. (Donna Jo), Stephanie, and Michelle. Before the show begins, his wife, Pam, is killed by a drunk driver, so he needs help raising his daughters. He asks his rock musician brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis, and comedian best friend, Joey Gladstone, to move in with them for that. As the show goes on, Jesse marries Danny's talk-show cohost, Rebecca Donaldson, and they have twin sons named Nicky and Alex.
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 0
Unaired Pilot
25 mins
After the death of Danny Tanner's wife, he calls upon his brother-in-law, Jesse, and his best friend, Joey, to help take care of his three daughters, Donna Joe "D.J.", Stephanie, and Michelle Tanner. Little do they know, they're in for more than what they bargained for.
Episode 1
Our Very First Show
Tue, Sep 22, 1987 25 mins
When Danny Tanner's wife Pamela is killed in an auto accident, he finds himself left all alone to raise his three daughters: D.J., Stephanie, and baby Michelle. Fortunately Danny's hair-obsessed, rock-star brother in-law Jesse Cochran, along with Danny's flamboyant, cartoon loving friend Joey Gladstone, move in to help Danny raise his girls. On the first day, D.J. runs away, and Jesse and Joey find extreme difficulty and anxiety in changing Michelle.
Episode 2
Our Very First Night
Fri, Sep 25, 1987 24 mins
Jesse takes the rap for DJ and Stephenie after they take advantage of him and stay up too late. Michelle gets her first tooth.
Episode 3
The First Day of School
Fri, Oct 2, 1987 25 mins
Danny, Jesse and Joey try to convince Stephanie that school is cool while DJ tries to make a clean escape!
Episode 4
The Return of Grandma
Fri, Oct 30, 1987 30 mins
The house is a mess, much to Danny's unhappiness. But he becomes even more upset when he finds out that his mother is coming that very day. To make matters worse, they are all out of cleaning supplies and Jesse has brought home a turtle that saved his life. But when Danny's mother calls the other mothers about the state of their house, trouble really starts.
Episode 5
Sea Cruise
Fri, Oct 9, 1987 30 mins
With no child responsibilities for the night, the boys decide to get in some male bonding, but soon it becomes male-female bonding on a fishing boat with three men and four women. But when it comes time to say goodbye, Jesse and Danny just may have issues that will keep them from the women they like: one feels jealous about her success, and the other is still grieving for the one he lost. An unlikely source helps them.
Episode 6
Daddy's Home
Fri, Oct 16, 1987 25 mins
Danny realizes that he misses special moments with his daughters and decides to take a family fun day - twice. Jesse's current girlfriend is in town.
Episode 7
Knock Yourself Out
Fri, Oct 30, 1987 25 mins
While broadcasting a national fight, Danny lets some information about the fighter's home life slip out that could get him in a lot of trouble. Meanwhile, on the home front Joey and Jesse worry when Michelle develops a cough.
Episode 8
Jesse's Girl
Fri, Nov 6, 1987 30 mins
On a stormy night, the family is up telling a bedtime story about a girl that caught the eye of both Jesse and Joey. The girl was being tutored by Jesse, but fell hard for Joey.
Episode 9
The Miracle of Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 20, 1987 25 mins
It's the first Thanksgiving without Pam and her entire family feels the effect of their loss. D. J. takes over Thanksgiving dinner, but when things fall apart - both the dinner and emotions - the boys help the girls and each other through it.
Episode 10
Joey's Place
Fri, Dec 4, 1987 25 mins
Joey fears that the family doesn't need him anymore when they give him a too-joyful send off. But in reality, they are planning a way to surprise him with space of his own. Meanwhile, Jesse learns that Joey's job as child care provider and housekeeper is not an easy one.
Episode 11
The Big Three-O
Fri, Dec 11, 1987 30 mins
It's Danny's 30th birthday, and unbeknownst to him, the family is planning a big bash, even though Danny didn't want a party. Jesse and Joey plan on giving him cool new seat covers for his pride and joy, Bullet. But things go completely awry when Jesse accidentally steers Bullet into the bay, rendering the seat covers useless. Joey and Jesse quickly search for a replacement for Bullet and, as luck would have it, they find a very reasonable facsimile at an auto dealership. But before they can close the deal, someone else calls up to bid on the car. Jesse and Joey begin bidding on the car against the man, not knowing it's really Danny.
Episode 12
Our Very First Promo
Fri, Dec 18, 1987 25 mins
The family is excited when Danny's station will be filming at the Tanner home, but that's until they learn what the woman doing the filming has in mind. Meanwhile, there's a creature on the loose, and Jesse sets out to rid the house of the varmint.
Episode 13
Sisterly Love
Fri, Jan 8, 1988 25 mins
D.J. gets a hunger for acting and auditions for a part, but she gets very upset when, by accident, her sister gets the part instead. Now Joey and Jesse must deal with the fall out that Danny knows is going to come. Meanwhile, Joey gets some unsatisfactory test results back from his doctor and decides to quit junk food.
Episode 14
Half a Love Story
Fri, Jan 15, 1988 30 mins
Jesse uses baby Michelle to get a date with one of Danny's co-workers.
Episode 15
A Pox in Our House
Fri, Jan 29, 1988 25 mins
Stephanie comes down with chicken pox, and as the day progresses the people who can take care of Michelle quickly dwindles. Danny may have to give up his chance to cover an important even he's been looking forward to. Meanwhile, Jesse, Joey, and Stephanie try to deal with the itching while keeping away from Michelle.
Episode 16
But Seriously Folks
Fri, Feb 5, 1988 30 mins
Excited about his stand up comedy routine that could give him a boost in his career, Joey is very disappointed when his routine emptied the house - so much so that he quits! Now the family must be patient and hope that the serious, business Joe turns back into Joey!
Episode 17
Danny's Very First Date
Fri, Feb 12, 1988 24 mins
Danny develops a crush on the hive mother of Stephanie's Honey Bees.
Episode 18
Just One of the Guys
Fri, Mar 4, 1988 30 mins
D.J. feels left out when her cousin visits and spends most of his time roughhousing with Danny.
Episode 19
The Seven-Month Itch: Part 1
Fri, Mar 11, 1988 25 mins
Jesse is fed up with his lack of privacy and family responsibilities, especially when they interfere with his love life.
Episode 20
The Seven-Month Itch: Part 2
Fri, Mar 18, 1988 25 mins
Jesse leaves a note stating he can't take it anymore and wants to get away from the family. Stephanie and D. J. fear he's moving out, so they call and tell him Michelle is really sick so he'll rush home.
Episode 21
Mad Money
Fri, Apr 29, 1988 25 mins
Joey's mother gives him an old savings bond. He tries to pay Danny back an eleven-year-old loan, but Danny refuses. Meanwhile, Jesse has a gig as an Elvis impersonator.
Episode 22
D.J. Tanner's Day Off
Fri, May 6, 1988 25 mins
D.J. skips school and sneaks down to the mall to get a celebrity's autograph.