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Full House (Nickelodeon)

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Three men and three babies (er, girls).

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  • 26% say there are positive role models
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that some of this generally family-friendly series' humor may not be appropriate for the very youngest viewers. Sometimes the girls seem too eager to grow up too quickly, and issues like weight gain and envy are discussed by the preteen cast members. The family arrangement is non-traditional but, in typical sitcom fashion, there's still no problem the three guys can't solve in about 30 minutes.

Educational value: The show is intended to entertain rather than educate.
Positive messages: The show celebrates family relationships of all kinds. Later seasons address sometimes-tricky issues like weight gain and jealousy, but a solution is always found, and there's always a positive take-away.
Positive role models: Overall the Tanners and their friends and family members offer strong examples of support and togetherness. When the girls misbehave, they learn that their choices have consequences (even if they're mild, sitcom-style consequences). And when they make mistakes, their dad and uncles are always there to help them figure things out.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Adult and teen characters date (and sometimes kiss), and there are a few references to a woman's "bod," but nothing too off-color.
Language: "Damn" is about the extent of it.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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  • Families can talk about the issues raised in each episode. Are the situations that come up on the show still relevant to today's kids?

  • What do kids think it would be like to grow up in a family like the Tanners? What other types of non-traditional families are your kids familiar with? Are there any advantages or disadvantages to having a less-typical family unit?

What's the story?

What's the story?

The premise of FULL HOUSE is cutesy enough: Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) is a widowed dad raising his three girls -- D.J. (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), and Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) -- with the help of two guys, uncles Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (Dave Coulier). You'll see the Olsen twins take their first steps into superstardom, watch Stamos charm the ladies, laugh at Coulier's slapstick antics and (possibly) chuckle at Saget's deadpan jokes.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Although Full House ran from 1987-1995, it maintains a distinctly 1980s feel. The male stars sport mullets, the girls wear make-up, and the humor is zany in that un-ironic '80s way. Yes, it's cheesy, and yes, it's amazing that it was on the air for eight years -- but it shouldn't be too surprising that it's back in syndication. After all, it's quickly paced, and the jokes are usually expertly executed. To top it off, beautiful shots of San Francisco are flashed like so much eye candy. And then there are those Olsen twins -- weren't they cute? My, how time flies. ...

Parents may want to watch a few episodes with their kids to make certain that the jokes are age-appropriate. But overall, with its canned laughter and silly antics, Full House is a rather benign trip into a more innocent era when Saget was considered the funniest guy on television. It's not fantastic television, but in retrospect, it wasn't that bad either.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-G
Network: Nickelodeon
Cast: Ashley Olsen, Bob Saget, Jodie Sweetin, John Stamos, Mary-Kate Olsen
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: Nickelodeon
This review was written by Joly Herman
 
 

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What parents & educators say

5
Based on 19 parent & educator reviews:
  • 26% say there are positive role models
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leftbehindcrazed84
kid, 12 years old
6
 
Great show!
This is a great show it's awesome! Sometimes Michelle asks Danny where babies come from, etc. but it will go over younger kids head. I think everyone should watch this show!
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leftbehindcrazed8
teen, 14 years old
6
 
full house rocks!
This is my fav show. It is filled with great messages along with comedy! MESSAGES: Tons of great messages in every episode. For some that stand out, you look great the way you are and don't need to diet, respect your parents, and lessons in single parents. ROLE MODELS: All Tanners are good role models, but it takes time for Jesse to evolve as positive. At first he dates tons of girls, but has respect for his nieces and finally settles down with Becky. SEX: Some talk of sex, the most common is Michelle or Stephanie asking where babies come from. LANGUAGE: The worst it gets is d**n and hell
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AlinaW.
teen, 16 years old
8
 
Cute family sitcom!
Actually, though it's kind of embarssing to admit, I love Full House. It's a typical sitcom, but the characters are great, and it does teach good lessons occasionally, but no bad ones are thrown into the mix. It's definetly fun to watch the girls grow up, and go through a variety of situations. Although it does sometimes touch on tricky subjects like abuse or weight, it's really important to know that they handle it in a good way, and teach Michelle, Stephanie, and DJ the right way to deal with a tricky subject. Although I think it's approprite from kindergarten up, I'd say 8+ would probably get the most enjoyment.
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ThenewWelxhGirl09
kid, 10 years old
5
 
LATE 80'S TO 90'S CLASSIC! FUNNY TV SHOW YOU SHOULD WATCH!
Thank you social butterfly for complimenting my sister!:) OK "Full House" is wonderful! Its a classic! For "sex" not much...only mild kissing and dating I guess. Language, Jesse says "d-mn" and "h-ll" mildly. HIGHLIGHTS... GREAT ROLE MODELS AND HILARIOUS SHOW! ALSO GREAT MESSAGES! For, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking/Beer, a few teenagers drink beer but they get in trouble and suspended.
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Cooldee
parent
3
 
Full House is perfect for all ages!
Full House is full of postive role models, people, life, trust, love and support. This show is for all ages!
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shanno15
teen, 16 years old
7
 
Awesome show
I love this show, even though the jokes are old there hilarious,this is an age apropriate show for all kids 7 and up! The parents are good role models (most of the time) and each show comes with positive messages for kids, teens, and even sometimes grown ups!
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TV2themaxgrl
teen, 14 years old
4
 
Full House Is Appropriate
I think It's great! i watched It when I was a kid and still watch re-runs. I think it's a very good program for younger kids to watch and learn how to deal with problems.
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ratingpeepsshows69
teen, 14 years old
7
 
One of the best classics
This show might be from the 80s and 90s but its my fave show, and im 13! The first couple seasons were a total drag though because I know how the series ends. It does have characters trying to explain things to the younger girls,,, and sometimes in a real funny way! The most characters that the show has on the title page is 11 characters, (Jesse Katsopolis, Joey Gladstone, Danny Tanner, D.J Tanner, Stephanie Tanner, Michelle Tanner, Rebecca Katsopolis/Donaldson, Steve Hale, Kimmy Gibbler, Nicky Katsopolis and Alex Katsopolis. Season 7) Its if anything a family show and it focuses on the whole family not just the teens like the shows now.
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Homer888
kid, 9 years old
9
 
Full House
I watched this show for a year and then lost interest in it. It uses h--l and a-- and thats about it. It shows people making out and in bed but wearing clothes and just talking. References to womens "bod". Jesse drives off a ramp on a roof top! Violence is BIG BIG BIG!
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CleoKnowles
teen, 17 years old
9
 
Like A Family
I really enjoyed this show since when I have questions of life and growing up I had no one to ask because my parents weren't exactly the advice or loving type i would watch Full house and pretend that this was my family who gave me advice.
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lyricgirl
kid, 11 years old
8
 
Great
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SAH06
educator
8
 
Real Helpful
Its a real nice show. Not only entertaining but it also shows how the situations should be handled, in day to day life, especially regarding teens.
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someonewhocares
adult
 
Not Safe for Kids!
This show violent am not good
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donna3
kid, 9 years old
5
 
its great
I LOVE IT
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Classic
kid, 13 years old
5
 
Full House!
Overall it's a good show but in the long run they do teach lessons about friends and life. But it's truly ment for comedic purposes
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1064355
kid, 13 years old
2
 
Awesome Show
BEST. SHOW.EVER. Will be loved by people of all ages. Nothing at all inappropriate. My absolute favorite of ALL TIME! Jolly Herman is Full of crap when she says some stuff is inappropriate.
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CritiNumba1
teen, 16 years old
6
 
An 80's - 90's Classic
I think that Full House is a great TV show. Uncle Jesse starts out as a partially bad role model, for using words like "h--l", and "d-mn". It is clear when he had long hair was the period he was a bad role model. Over the years, he gets better and better. And way hot! In one episode three teenagers are drinking beer, but get suspended. I think it is funny, sweet, and classic.
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Abe1998
teen, 13 years old
9
 
My Review for Parents: America's TV show! Please read before showing kids
This is a great show! I totally recommend it! It has good messages, such as it's wrong to lie, steal, teen drink, and smoke. and it is SO funny, but unfortunately, there are some flaws. Language - Jesse says the "d" and "h" words sometimes, and most of the characters (except D.J, Stephanie, and Michelle) take God's name in vain quite often. Sexual content/behavior - A lot of the characters (especially Jesse) date a lot of people, and kiss a lot. There is an episode of innuendo, where Jesse is showing his newborn babies his room, and says, "Look, there's the bed! That's where you guys started!" In another episode, Kimmy Gibler, a friend of D.J's, is getting ready for school, and acts like she sees a boy, and flashes her breasts out of her jacket with her shirt still on. An episode where D.J and her friends play spin the bottle at her 13th birthday party. Other suggestive content - Sometimes there is crude humor, very mild violent reference, and sexual reference and innuendo. Other than that, it's a great show! No violence.
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socialbutterfly411
kid, 12 years old
5
 
Perfect for almost ALL ages
Well CritiNumba1 was spot on with that. . . so I agree COMPLETELY with her. Other than that, it's really funny and has very good lessons and great roll models.
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ViolenceLover
kid, 13 years old
6
 
Perfect for almost all ages.
Love it. Full House is a good example of team work and how much a family can love each other
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