Ep 10. The Greatest Birthday on Earth
- TVG
- December 1, 1989
- 23 min
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7.0 (287)
In Full House season 3 episode 10, titled "The Greatest Birthday on Earth," it's DJ's 13th birthday and the family pulls out all the stops to make it a special one. The episode begins with Danny, Joey, and Jesse all vying for the opportunity to take DJ to a great concert for her birthday, but she surprises them all by telling them that all she wants is a simple family day at the amusement park.
The family arrives at the park, where they split up to go on different rides and attractions. Stephanie is too short to ride one of the roller coasters, but she's determined to ride it anyway, so DJ tries to come up with a plan to sneak her onto the ride. Meanwhile, Jesse and Joey get stuck on a slow-moving Ferris wheel, which leads to some hilarious antics.
As the day goes on, DJ becomes increasingly disappointed that her birthday isn't turning out to be the "best day ever" like she had hoped. She feels like her family isn't paying as much attention to her as they should be, and the simple pleasures of the amusement park aren't enough anymore. This feeling only grows stronger as she sees other girls her age celebrating with their friends and having a blast.
The family tries their best to turn things around for DJ, but nothing seems to work. However, when they all come together for a family photo, DJ finally realizes that the best birthday present she could ever have is her family. They all sit down together for a celebratory meal, and Danny leads the family in honoring DJ with a heartfelt toast, which finally brings a smile to DJ's face.
Overall, "The Greatest Birthday on Earth" is a heartwarming episode that teaches the importance of family and the value of simple pleasures. With its relatable themes and hilarious hijinks, it's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to delight fans of the show.