Full House is an American television sitcom that ran from September 22, 1987 to May 23, 1995 on ABC. Set in San Francisco, California, it chronicles widowed father Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) who, after the death of his wife in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, enlists one of his best friends Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier) and his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) to help raise his three daughters, and later on in the series Jesse's wife Rebecca Donaldson (Lori Loughlin) joins the household.

The series was created by Jeff Franklin (who would later create one-time lead-in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper in 1992, which John Stamos, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen once guest starred) and executive produced by Franklin, along with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, who also produced the popular ABC sitcoms Perfect Strangers, Family Matters and Step by Step (the latter two would move to CBS in 1997).

The series was produced by Jeff Franklin Productions and Miller-Boyett Productions, in association with Lorimar-Telepictures (1987-1988), Lorimar Television (1988-1993), and then by Warner Brothers Television (1993-1995). It is also the only videotaped sitcom produced by Miller-Boyett Productions, all other Miller-Boyett comedies were shot on film.

Characters

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• Daniel "Danny" Tanner (played by Bob Saget) - One of the series' four main protagonists. He is a sportscaster and later the co-host of the morning talk show Wake Up, San Francisco, along with Rebecca Donaldson, who later becomes his sister-in-law. Danny is best known for his obsession with talking and cleaning. In the later seasons, Danny seeks out a potential wife, and at one point is engaged to Vicky, but that ended as she moved across the country to pursue her career in broadcasting. Danny is overprotective of his three daughters, especially DJ and Stephanie. He doesn't always approve of them dating. When Stephanie got stood up, he yelled at the boy, which embarrassed Stephanie, but in the end he was commended for helping her out.
• Jesse Katsopolis (played by John Stamos) - One of the series' four main protagonists. Danny's brother-in-law, who is an up-and-coming musician. He eventually marries Rebecca Donaldson, and has twin boys, Nicky and Alex. Early in the series, he was known as Jesse Cochran and worked as an exterminator, until upsetting his father and telling him he wanted to leave the family business to pursue a career as a musician. He is known to be obsessed with his hair and Elvis Presley, and rides a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His catchphrase, usually when he kisses or meets a beautiful woman, is "Have mercy!". Throughout the seasons, Jesse makes some special musical appearances with The Beach Boys. Jesse's older sister, Pam, was Danny's wife, who died in a car accident before the series began. Jesse did not finish high school and goes back to get his GED later in the series. He is very close to Michelle whom he often calls Shortie or Munchkin. Before moving in Jesse was a bad boy, and he still sort of was after, but when he's around Michelle his heart melts. It is often like he is Michelle's dad. He also acts like a father to DJ and Stephanie. When he thought DJ was drinking at a party, he became instantly the father figure. He helped Stephanie help her friend who was being physically abused.
• Joseph "Joey" Gladstone (played by Dave Coulier) - One of the series' four main protagonists. Danny's best friend through grade school and college. He moves in to help Danny with his three girls. He makes a living primarily as a comedian. He is also known for his imitations of cartoon characters including Popeye and Bullwinkle the Moose. He is also the puppeteer behind the annoying Mr. Woodchuck in the "Ranger Joe Show". But he quit after being forced to work with an annoying co-host, moving on to co-host the radioshow Rush Hour Renegades with Jesse. His catchphrase is "Cut..It..Out!", accompanied by hand gestures. He has some girlfriends throughout the series, but never has long-term relationships.
• Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson-Katsopolis - One of the series' four main protagonists. (played by Lori Loughlin) - Co-hosts the morning show Wake Up, San Francisco with Danny. Introduced in the second season, Becky dates Jesse for about two years before becoming his wife, and in the fifth season she gives birth to twin sons Nicky and Alex. By the eighth season, Becky has been named as producer of Wake Up, San Francisco, a title which she later agrees to share with Danny. She is known for her witty jokes and unexpected surprises (usually embarrassing) towards Danny. She is originally from Nebraska.
• Donna Jo "D.J." Margaret Tanner (played by Candace Cameron Bure) - Oldest daughter in the Tanner household, who is a typical teenager, into fashion, boys, and her struggle for independence and privacy while living in the bustling Tanner household. For a couple seasons she has a long-term boyfriend Steve. She has two occasional catchphrases, "Whoa, baby!" and "Oh, mylanta!". She was born on February 9, 1977. She is often babied by her dad. On her first day on Junior High she was ridiculed, so on her second day her and her best friend, Kimmy Gibler, piled on the make up and wore revealing clothes. She has told Danny many times "I'm not your little girl anymore!" But always makes up for it. She dated Steve on and off for a while and they were completely off until the show's final episode when he took her to senior prom. She struggled with believing in herself and became anorexic until Stephanie told the family.
• Stephanie Judith Tanner (played by Jodie Sweetin) - Middle daughter of the Tanner household. She is known to have an energetic and talkative personality. She also has three catchphrases: "How rude!", "Well, pin a rose on your nose," and "Hot dog!" She was born on January 14, 1982.
• Michelle Tanner (played by Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen) - Michelle was the youngest of Pam and Danny Tanner's daughters. She was the younger sister of both D.J. Tanner and Stephanie Tanner. She was around six months old when her mother died. Common nicknames for Michelle include: Shortie and Munchkin (by her Uncle Jesse Katsopolis), Squirt Jr. (by Kimmy Gibbler, Squirt refers to Stephanie), and Princess (by her dad Danny Tanner). Her notable phrases are:"You got it dude!", "You're in big trouble, Mister!", and "Aww Nuts!". Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made their big break at a very young age playing the part of Michelle Tanner. She is one of the most lovable characters on the show, and is often seen giving advice to her uncle, or being wise with her sisters. She is very close to her Uncle Jesse and was very sad when he was going to move out. When Danny tried to treat her like a baby, she took a stand.
• Kimberly Louise "Kimmy" Gibbler (played by Andrea Barber) (Seasons 5-8 ; Recurring Seasons 1-4) - D.J.'s best friend and next-door neighbor, who usually serves as a punchline while visiting the Tanners' home. She is known for her lack of a "fashionable" wardrobe. She is also known for her stinky feet and eccentric family. Kimmy also has been known to have quite a wild side at times. An interesting note is that Kimmy in season one is said to have three sisters but later on in the series she says that she only has an older brother. Although she has proven to be ditzy and brain-dead, she has a sweet and kind heart. She actually one time paired up with Stephanie to help her with a problem, even though in almost every episode, they are seen making fun of each other. Kimmy lives with her parents and her older brother, Garth, who lent her his car "Wild Thing."
• Steve Hale (played by Scott Weinger) (Seasons 6-7 ; Recurring (Season 5) ; Special Appearance (Season 8) )- He was originally introduced in season five as Steve Peters. He was D.J.'s steady boyfriend for two years. He began dating D.J. during her trip to Spain. He is quite athletic, most notably as the captain of his high school wrestling team. He is also known for his immense appetite, as he is constantly eating large amounts of food in the Tanners' kitchen during his visits. He came back for the very last episode as D.J.'s date for her prom and they kiss. However, since the series ended it is unknown if D.J. and Steve get back together.
• Nicholas "Nicky" and Alexander "Alex" Katsopolis (played by Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit) - Identical twin sons of Jesse and Rebecca, born in the fifth season. Nicky was named after Jesse's father, and Alex was named after one of Rebecca's old professors. With Jesse and Rebecca already living in the Tanners' apartment-sized attic, the boys are also raised there, and bringing the household head-count to 9 people. They were born on Michelle's 5th birthday, (Making their birthdays November 12, 1991) thus cutting her party short. They are very mischievous and are well known for laughing at Joey's jokes.
• Comet Tanner - The golden retriever adopted by the Tanners. Son of Minnie, a dog they kept overnight in Season 3. He was named by D.J. in the third episode he appeared in as a puppy.