Many would argue that every episode of the hit ABC sitcomFull House(1987-1995) is good and that’s true. The show managed to launch all its cast members to stardom within the entertainment business, making them all household names.
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The popularity of the show has managed to makeFull Housea “classic” within the sitcom genre, and it has even earned itself a Netflix spin-off calledFuller Housethere are also talks among the show’s cast about another sequel series in the future. Unarguably all the episodes of the beloved American sitcom are good — but these are the best out of the bunch!
10“Our Very First Show”
Season 1, Episode 1, “Our Very First Show” earns its rightful place on this list because it sets up the entire series, considering it’s the first episode ofFullHouseever. The series begins with Danny’s mother who had been staying with the Tanner family for a while, saying farewell. With the new arrangement brother-in-law, Jesse, and old friend Joey (played by Dave Coulier) willmove into the Tanner hometo help care for the three girls begins.
9“Stephanie Gets Framed”
Throughout Season 4, Episode 16, “Stephanie Gets Framed”, DJ (played by Candace Cameron) and her pal Julie (played by Tasha Scott) attempt to avoid Julie’s cousin who they find annoying, to say the least. That being said the girls ask Uncle Jesse (played by John Stamos) and Danny (played by Bob Saget) to occupy the boy, and they agree. The cousin turns out to be the iconic Steve Urkel (played by Jaleel White)from the showFamily Matters.
Throughout Urkel’s time in the house that’s busting at the seams, he drives all the members of the family slightly crazy. Despite this one of the most touching points of the episode comes when he comforts young Stephanie, who’s insecure about having to wear her new glasses. It’s a funny multiverse-type crossover episode, with a heartwarming conclusion.
8“Back To School Blues”
Season 3, Episode 2, “Back To School Blues” marks DJ’s transition from elementary school to Junior High, and she quickly realizes it is way different. As DJ struggles to fit in initially she tries to change her appearance toappeal to the older girls, but it doesn’t go how she planned. By the end DJ discovers that the only way to fit in is to be herself, teaching viewers that the only way to be accepted by the right people is to be yourself.
7“Just Say No Way”
In Season 3, Episode 21, “Just Say No Way”, DJ attends a school dance with a budding new crush. While at the school-hosted function DJ finds her date and his buddies drinking beer in the hallway. She preaches to the boys why drinking is bad and even takes the beer from her date to taunt themabout how silly they look. As she jokes with the beer in her hand, Uncle Jesse walks into the hallway and suspects DJ was drinking. When she tries to plead her case and explain the full scope of what happened no one believes her story.
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By the end of the episode, the truth is unveiled, and her family apologizes for not believing her. This episode sends a strong message to young audiences about the dangers of succumbing to peer pressure.
6"Silence Is Not Golden"
In Season 6, Episode 17, “Silence Is Not Golden”, Stephanie (played by Jodie Sweetin) finds out a classmate of hers named Charles (played by J.D Daniels) is being heavilyabused by his father, and he begs her not to disclose the abuse to anyone. However after he’s absent from school the next day due to an alleged fall, she confides in Uncle Jesse about the abuse her friend has been experiencing.
Another serious episode in the series that typically stays on the light-hearted end of things, which makes it stand out so much. When handling heavy subjects many shows miss the mark, but Full House always hits the nail right on the head. Teaching youth once again how to address these hard-to-swallow issues.
5"Middle Age Crazy"
Season 2, Episode 10, “Middle Age Crazy” follows young Stephanie as playing therole of the middle childbegins to weigh on her. With big sister DJ and baby sister Michelle soaking up all the attention, Stephanie decides to marry her classmate Harry and move away from home as a way to regain some power. By the end of the episode, Danny and the guys realize they’ve been neglecting little Stephanie, and they apologize for hurting her feelings.
4“DJ’s Choice”
In Season 8, Episode 12, “DJ’s Choice” the eldest Tanner girl is reeling from a breakup with Viper (played by David Lipper) and Nelson (played by Jason Marsden) comforts her. However, Viper soon returns trying to win DJ back, to Nelson’s dislike. Theteenage boys then go back and forthinsulting each other, while they state why they are the ones that DJ should choose. In amidst the teenage boy, showdown DJ decides that she doesn’t want to be with either of the boys and chooses herself.
3“Michelle Rides Again Part 2”
The show’s series finale follows the aftermath of Michelle falling off a horse and waking up in the hospital with amnesia. Throughout the final episode, the family tries to help Michelle regain her memory, but nothing seems to work. There’s even a moment where Michelle in her confused state asks where her mother is. For those who haven’t seen the show, the main premise of the whole series is Danny Tanner and his buddies raising his three daughters in the wake of his wife’s death. So when Michelle brings up her late mother, the mood shifts immediately.
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The episode even includes a scene that features bothMary-Kate and Ashley Olsenas their shared character Michelle begins to regain her memory at the end of the episode. The last scene includes the entire family in the living room, with a memory-restored Michelle, as they express how grateful they are for family. Making it a perfect conclusion to the series about family, growing up, and unconditional love.
2“The Last Dance”
Season 7, Episode 17, “The Last Dance” is unarguably one of the saddest episodes of the entire series. In the episode, Jesse’s Grandpa Papouli (played by Jack Kruschen) from Greece comes to visit the Tanner clan. After a long day of fun the family wakes up the next morningto the complete opposite, Grandpa Papouli had passed in his sleep. Throughout the episode, we see different reactions to grief, as Jesse isolates himself from those closest to him, and little Michelle (played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) tries to put on a strong face for her Uncle Jesse. The episode ends with Michelle doing a dance for her class in honor of Papouli’s life.
1“The Hole-In-The-Wall Gang”
Season 4, Episode 21, “The Hole-In-The-Wall Gang” takes the number 1 spot as the best episode of the original sitcom, and here’s why. The episode follows DJ and Stephanie having a sister conflict as Stephanie keeps trying to copy DJ. Wearing replicas of her clothes, talking like her, and following her around. A typical little sister and big sister dilemma. When DJ confronts Stephanie about this the girls begin to argue and when the fight boils over the girls accidentally put a hole in the wall. Then the girls must come together to hidethe hole from their fatherto avoid getting in trouble.
Of all the family moments in the show, this one sticks out the most. It’s one of the rawest dynamics displayed in the series, it almost feels unscripted. Viewers can really relate to DJ being annoyed by her sister, while some on the other hand can relate to Stephanie wanting to bejust like her big sister.
All eight seasons ofFull Houseare currently available streaming on HBO Max.
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