Ep 1. Our Very First Show
- TVG
- September 18, 1987
- 24 min
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7.5 (617)
In the first episode of the classic family sitcom Full House, titled "Our Very First Show," we are introduced to the Tanner family. Widowed father Danny Tanner has enlisted the help of his best friend Joey Gladstone and brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis to help him raise his three young daughters: 10-year-old D.J., 5-year-old Stephanie, and baby Michelle.
The episode opens with Danny struggling to juggle his responsibilities as a single dad and his job as a sportscaster. He is set to leave for a three-day trip to Arizona, leaving the girls in the care of his friends. However, D.J. is upset at the thought of being separated from her father and worries that he won't come back. To ease her fears, Danny promises to bring back a surprise for each of his girls.
Joey and Jesse quickly settle into their roles as caretakers, but their lack of experience with children proves to be a challenge. They struggle to manage the girls' various requests and demands, with D.J. being particularly difficult to please. Meanwhile, Danny's absence weighs heavily on the family, particularly on D.J., who becomes emotional and somewhat rebellious.
As the episode progresses, we see the family adjusting to their new household dynamic. Joey and Jesse do their best to fill the void left by Danny's absence, and the girls begin to warm up to them. D.J. even confides in Jesse about her fears and insecurities, showing a glimpse of the strong bond between the family members that will become a recurring theme throughout the series.
The episode culminates in a heartwarming moment as Danny returns home with the promised surprises for his daughters. D.J. is ecstatic to receive a phone call from her father, who assures her that he will always come back home to his family. The Tanner household is happy once again, with Danny, Joey, and Jesse committing to working together to raise the three girls.
"Our Very First Show" sets the stage for the rest of the series, introducing viewers to the lovable characters and their unique family dynamics. Despite the challenges they face, the Tanners prove that they can always rely on each other and their bond as a family.