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 8 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 1
Comet's Excellent Adventure
Tue, Sep 27, 1994 24 mins
Comet, the dog, runs away. The Rippers no longer want Jesse in their band. D.J. ends a relationship with a rich boyfriend.
Episode 2
Breaking Away
Tue, Oct 4, 1994 24 mins
Rebecca and Jesse are apprehensive about their twin boys attending preschool. Stephanie becomes rebellious due to a friend's influence.
Episode 3
Making Out Is Hard to Do
Tue, Oct 11, 1994 24 mins
Gia invites Stephanie to a party, but she soon learns that the party is actually a make out party. Stephanie becomes uncomfortable over the situation, she tries to call DJ to pick her up, but Danny learns about the party after he answers the phone in DJ's room. Danny arrives at Gia's apartment and Stephanie becomes dismayed. Claire arrives home from work and she becomes shocked that her daughter threw a party without her permission. Danny tries to explain the situation to Claire, but he still has laryngitis, she gives Danny a remedy to soothe his throat and he can speak normally. Danny and Claire agree to pay more attention to what their daughters are doing and the two decide to plan a date. Danny talks to Stephanie privately and he praises her for doing the right thing. Meanwhile, Jesse becomes jealous when his former band replaces him with another lead singer and their newest song has become a hit.
Episode 4
I've Got a Secret
Tue, Oct 18, 1994 24 mins
Danny causes problems for Michelle when she joins a secret club. D.J. becomes jealous when Kimmy dates her former boyfriend. Jesse and Rebecca agree to divulge the names of their past loves.
Episode 5
To Joey, with Love
Tue, Oct 25, 1994 30 mins
Joey takes a job as a substitute teacher--in Michelle's classroom. PTA president, Mrs. Carruthers (guest star MARCIA WALLACE) becomes Joey's not-so-secret admirer. Danny auditions to play bass guitar for Jesse.
Episode 6
You Pet It, You Bought It
Tue, Nov 1, 1994 23 mins
Michelle earns over two hundred dollars as the proprietor of a lemonade stand. Kimmy takes her to the candy store to spend her money, but on the way, the pair stop at a petting zoo and Michelle comes home with a pet donkey instead. When the neighbors complain about the mule's braying, Danny decides to let the animal inside for the night, much to the family's chagrin.
Episode 7
On the Road Again
Tue, Nov 8, 1994 30 mins
When Danny finds out that D.J. is secretly dating the guitarist in Jesse's new band, Danny forbids her to continue.
Episode 8
Claire and Present Danger
Tue, Nov 22, 1994 30 mins
Danny asks the mother of Stephanie's friend Gia out on a date--causing Michelle to rebel. Joey is surprised when the French woman he asked out on a date arrives with her husband. Jesse is nervous about his first appearance with his new band.
Episode 9
Stephanie's Wild Ride
Tue, Nov 29, 1994 30 mins
Stephanie and Gia meet a couple of older guys at the mall, who invite the girls to go for a spin. When the guys turn out to be totally reckless drivers, Stephanie is torn between her better judgment, and her desire to let loose and have fun. Meanwhile, the adults all become addicted to Michelle's video game.
Episode 10
Under the Influence
Tue, Dec 6, 1994 24 mins
D.J. and Kimmy go to a college fraternity party, where Kimmy is very nervous. To loosen herself up, she takes a drink, and then another ... and it isn't long before she gets very drunk. An embarrassed D.J. takes Kimmy's car keys and forcibly removes her from the party. When Kimmy realizes she is back at the Tanners, Kimmy gets very angry and wants to return. After all, she was just getting loose and drawing the attention of several cute guys; Kimmy's view of what had happened are played out through flashbacks. However, D.J. eventually manages to tell what really happened: Kimmy was acting like a fool and jerk, and insulting everyone; the party hosts were going to kick Kimmy out of the party. Kimmy admits this was the truth, but then says why should D.J. care. A tearful D.J. reveals that her mother had died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver just a few years earlier. Kimmy is enlightened and, woefully remorseful, apologizes for what happened.
Episode 11
Arrest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Tue, Dec 13, 1994 23 mins
Michelle saves up to buy the perfect present for her father for Christmas. Later Becky buys the same present as a gag gift for Joey, and the whole family Laughs at it. Michelle forces Jesse to take her to return it on Christmas eve, but the store clerk won't budge. He presses a button that calls the police after Jesse insists forcefully. Nicky and Alex are afraid of Santa Claus.
Episode 12
D.J.'s Choice
Tue, Jan 3, 1995 30 mins
Nelson and Viper compete to be D.J.'s boyfriend, and Nelson hires FRANKIE VALLI (himself) to serenade her; Michelle leads the family on a crusade to clean up a vandalized playground.
Episode 13
The Producer
Tue, Jan 10, 1995 23 mins
Danny feels humiliated and quits when Rebecca is promoted to producer of the show. (Original Broadcast: Season 8, Episode 13)
Episode 14
Super Bowl Fun Day
Wed, Jan 25, 1995 23 mins
Joey comes home from a two-week comedy tour to watch the Super Bowl Game, forgetting that he and Jesse had volunteered to take Michelle's science group to the museum that day. He takes them to the local bar so that he can watch the game and promises the kids that they will have fun. When the TV gets broke the guys brings all the mad football fans to there house to watch the game, interrupting DJ's college interview.
Episode 15
My Left and Right Foot
Tue, Jan 31, 1995 23 mins
Michelle frets about the size of her feet after DJ and Kimmy tease her at the shoe store.
Episode 16
Air Jesse
Tue, Feb 7, 1995 22 mins
When D.J and Kimmy plan a celebrity charity basketball game, D.J. recruits her family to play. Jesse is embarrassed to admit he can't play basketball. Jesse is coached by a pro--KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR (himself). ADAM ABDUL-JABBAR appears with his dad.
Episode 17
Dateless in San Francisco
Tue, Feb 14, 1995 23 mins
Michelle gets a boyfriend for Valentine's Day, while Joey gets a secret admirer. When Jesse helps Danny plan an elaborate date with Claire, Rebecca feels neglected.
Episode 18
We Got the Beat
Tue, Feb 21, 1995 30 mins
Jesse attempts to mentor Stephanie when she and her friends start a band, but his criticism puts him at odds with Stephanie. He tries to impress upon the girls that talent matters more than looks, but this lesson doesn't sink in until they perform disastrously at a talent showcase. Meanwhile, DJ's homework inspires Danny and Joey to play the Stock Market.
Episode 19
Taking the Plunge
Tue, Feb 28, 1995 23 mins
It's D.J. to the rescue when she learns that Kimmy plans to elope with her new boyfriend, hoping that marriage will solve all her problems. Joey gets an opportunity to meet the Queen of England.
Episode 20
Up on the Roof
Tue, Mar 14, 1995 23 mins
D.J. sets out to perform the ultimate senior prank in an attempt to top her Uncle Jesse. She got the idea to lift Principal Robolard's car onto the school roof via a crane driven by Kimmy's boyfriend. The prank took off without a hitch with just two small problems: It began to rain, and the car was a convertible.
Episode 21
Leap of Faith
Tue, Mar 21, 1995 23 mins
Jesse tries to stop Rebecca from bungee jumping--but thinks it's okay if he takes risks. Michelle cons her dad into letting her go to a rock concert.
Episode 22
All Stood Up
Tue, Apr 4, 1995 23 mins
Stephanie asks a boy to the dance and he does not show. Danny goes to talk to him and embarrasses Stephanie. Jesse has to relax but Kimmy and her distractions keep him from doing so.
Episode 23
Michelle Rides Again: Part 1
Tue, May 23, 1995 23 mins
Michelle hears about a horse riding competition and is determined to enter. Stephanie is studying Romeo and Juliet with a boy she really likes so Michelle decides to tell the boy about her sister's feelings which Stephanie doesn't appreciate. At the competition, Danny puts way too much pressure on Michelle, which makes her slip away with her friend on her horse. On the way, her horse trips and Michelle falls off, hits her head and gets amnesia.
Episode 24
Michelle Rides Again: Part 2
Tue, May 23, 1995 23 mins
The Tanner family helps Michelle try to regain her memory.