Ep 3. The I.Q. Man
- TVG
- October 5, 1990
- 22 min
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6.8 (281)
In Full House season 4 episode 3 titled "The I.Q. Man," the Tanner family gets a visit from a genius named Phillip Kanter. It turns out that Kimmy Gibbler's dad, who is a real estate agent, sold a house to Kanter, and invited him to come over for dinner.
As soon as Kanter arrives, he starts showing off his vast intellect, which impresses everybody except for Jesse, who feels threatened by him. Kanter helps Michelle with her homework, impresses Danny with his trivia knowledge and even teaches the twins some big words. But Jesse can't help but feel like he's not living up to his own potential, especially when he finds out that Kanter started college at 14.
Feeling insecure, Jesse decides to take an I.Q. test to see how he measures up to Kanter. He enlists Joey's help to study for the test, even making him turn off all the TVs in the house so he can concentrate. But no matter how hard he tries, Jesse can't seem to do well on the practice tests, and begins to worry that he's not as smart as he thought he was.
Meanwhile, Kanter continues to impress everyone with his abilities, even creating a machine that can predict earthquakes, which he demonstrates at dinner. However, when Stephanie accidentally sets off the machine, it causes chaos in the household, and Kanter realizes that sometimes intelligence isn't everything.
In the end, Jesse takes the I.Q. test and doesn't do as well as he hoped. However, he learns that intelligence is only one aspect of a person's worth, and that he has his own unique talents that make him special. Kanter also learns a valuable lesson about humility, and the Tanner family ends up having a fun and memorable evening with the eccentric genius.
"The I.Q. Man" is a heartwarming episode that reminds viewers that intelligence isn't the only marker of success, and that everyone has their own strengths and talents to offer. The episode also explores themes of self-doubt and insecurity, and the importance of believing in oneself. With its mix of humor, heart, and life lessons, Full House continues to be a beloved family sitcom that has stood the test of time.