Ep 16. The Heartbreak Kid
- TVG
- February 9, 1993
- 23 min
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6.7 (239)
In Full House season 6 episode 16, entitled "The Heartbreak Kid," the Tanner family faces some major relationship issues. The episode centers around Stephanie, who has been dating a boy named Josh, played by an 11-year-old Scott Weinger, for a few weeks. However, she starts to have doubts about her relationship when she develops feelings for a boy in her class named Kenny.
Stephanie confides in her big sister DJ about her feelings, but is unsure of what to do because she doesn't want to hurt Josh's feelings. DJ advises her to be honest with Josh and break up with him if she truly has feelings for Kenny. Meanwhile, Danny and Joey are also experiencing their own relationship troubles. Danny has started dating a woman named Cindy, played by Debra Sandlund, but quickly realizes that he doesn't have much in common with her. Joey, on the other hand, is feeling lonely and begins to miss his ex-girlfriend, Alison.
As the episode progresses, Stephanie decides to break up with Josh and pursue her feelings for Kenny. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Kenny doesn't reciprocate her feelings and tells her that he just wants to be friends. Feeling rejected and heartbroken, Stephanie confides in her family and they all offer her comfort and support.
Meanwhile, Danny has a heart-to-heart with Joey about his relationship with Cindy. He realizes that he needs to end things with her and move on. Joey, on the other hand, decides to take action to try and win back Alison's affections.
In the end, Stephanie learns an important lesson about honesty and communication in relationships. She and Josh remain friends, while Kenny becomes a part of her wider friend group. Danny breaks up with Cindy and continues his search for love, while Joey learns that sometimes you have to take a chance to get what you want in relationships. The episode ends on a positive note, with the Tanner family closer than ever before as they navigate the ups and downs of love and relationships.
Overall, "The Heartbreak Kid" is a heartwarming and relatable episode of Full House that explores the challenges of young love and adult relationships. It features strong performances from the entire cast, particularly Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys a good family sitcom with a lot of heart.