Full House (1987)

The heartwarming ABC sitcom that turned an unconventional household of three men and three little girls into one of television's most beloved families.

Full House - Series Information

  • Original Title: Full House
  • First Air Year: 1987
  • Last Air Year: 1995
  • Created by: Jeff Franklin
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Comedy, Family
  • Content Rating (US): TV-G
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 8
  • Number of Episodes: 192
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 22, 1987 (United States - TV-G), September 22, 1987 (Canada - G), September 22, 1987 (Germany - 0), September 22, 1987 (Australia - G), September 22, 1987 (Brazil - L), September 22, 1987 (Mexico - B), September 22, 1987 (Italy - T), September 22, 1987 (Spain - 7)
  • Networks: ABC
  • Production Companies: Miller/Boyett Productions, Jeff Franklin Productions, Lorimar Television, Warner Bros. Television
  • Production Countries: United States of America
  • Alternative Titles: خانه پرجمعیت (IR), Padri in prestito (IT)

Full House - Plot

After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.

Full House - Trailer

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Full House - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Jeff Franklin

Main Cast

  • John Stamos
  • Bob Saget
  • Dave Coulier
  • Candace Cameron Bure
  • Jodie Sweetin
  • Mary-Kate Olsen
  • Ashley Olsen
  • Lori Loughlin
  • Andrea Barber
  • Scott Weinger

Writers

  • Jeff Franklin
  • Leonard Ripps
  • Kim Weiskopf
  • Russell Marcus
  • Rob Dames

Executive Producers

  • Robert L. Boyett
  • Thomas L. Miller
  • Jeff Franklin
  • Marc Warren
  • Dennis Rinsler

Full House - FAQs

Where can you stream Full House online?

Full House is available to stream on Hulu with a subscription. Episodes can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for the most current options in your area.

Did Full House get a sequel or spin-off series?

Yes. Fuller House, a direct sequel series, premiered on Netflix in February 2016. It followed D.J. Tanner-Fuller as a widowed mother raising her three sons with help from her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy Gibbler, mirroring the original show's premise. It ran for five seasons.

Who are the main cast members of Full House?

The principal cast includes John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis, Bob Saget as Danny Tanner, Dave Coulier as Joey Gladstone, Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Tanner, Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as Michelle Tanner, Lori Loughlin as Rebecca Katsopolis, and Andrea Barber as Kimmy Gibbler.

What is Full House about?

Full House follows widowed San Francisco sportscaster Danny Tanner, who enlists his rock-musician brother-in-law Jesse and comedian best friend Joey to help raise his three daughters — D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle. The series is a warm, humor-filled look at an unconventional family navigating everyday life together.

How many seasons and episodes does Full House have?

Full House ran for 8 seasons and 192 episodes on ABC. The series premiered on September 22, 1987, and concluded in May 1995. Each season ranged from 22 to 26 episodes, with an additional set of special episodes rounding out the complete series collection.

When did Full House first air on television?

Full House first aired on September 22, 1987, on ABC in the United States. The series debuted simultaneously in several international markets including Canada, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, and Spain, all sharing the same premiere date of September 22, 1987.

Who created Full House and who produced it?

Full House was created by Jeff Franklin. The series was produced by Miller/Boyett Productions, Jeff Franklin Productions, Lorimar Television, and Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers included Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller, Jeff Franklin, Marc Warren, and Dennis Rinsler.

Is Full House appropriate for children and families?

Yes. Full House carries a TV-G content rating, making it suitable for all audiences, including young children. The show is widely regarded as one of television's most family-friendly sitcoms, consistently delivering wholesome humor and positive life lessons across all eight of its seasons.

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