Ep 14. Little Shop of Sweaters
- TVG
- February 10, 1989
- 24 min
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7.0 (299)
In this episode of Full House season 2, titled "Little Shop of Sweaters," the Tanner family undergoes a bit of a financial crisis, forcing them to tighten their belts and scrimp wherever possible.
It starts when Danny starts to notice that his bank account is quickly dwindling. With his three daughters and his brother-in-law Jesse living with him, it's no wonder that bills are piling up and expenses are adding up. Danny decides that the best thing to do is to cut back on unnecessary purchases and start saving as much as possible.
Jesse, however, is not so on board with this plan. He loves the finer things in life and is used to being able to buy whatever he wants, whenever he wants. When he learns that Danny has put a freeze on their credit cards, he starts to panic. To ease the tension, he suggests that they go shopping, just so he can get his fix. It's during this shopping trip that they stumble upon a new store in town - Little Shop of Sweaters.
The store is run by a quirky woman named Irene, who takes a liking to Jesse and Danny. She insists that they try on some of her sweaters, which are intricately designed and quite expensive. Jesse is smitten with the sweaters and immediately buys a few, even though Danny tries to caution him against it.
Soon, the rest of the Tanner family catches wind of the new store and its pricey wares. Stephanie is particularly taken with the sweaters and insists that she needs one for an upcoming school dance. Danny has to break the news to her that they simply cannot afford it. She's devastated, and it's a harsh reminder of the family's financial struggles.
Meanwhile, Irene continues to be a fixture in Danny and Jesse's lives. She invites them to a party that she's throwing at the store and insists that they bring their whole family. The party is a bit of a disaster - Irene's "famous" punch is way too potent, causing DJ and Kimmy to get a little too wild. But despite the chaos, Danny and Jesse have a great time and even end up having a heart-to-heart with Irene about her own financial struggles.
By the end of the episode, Danny and Jesse realize the error of their ways. They understand that they need to be more responsible with their money and stop wasting it on frivolous purchases. As for the rest of the Tanner family, they learn that sometimes they have to make sacrifices in order to make ends meet. It's a tough lesson to learn, but one that will hopefully make them stronger in the long run.
Overall, "Little Shop of Sweaters" is a heartwarming episode of Full House that deals with some very real issues. It's a reminder that money isn't everything and that family is what truly matters.