Fuller House (TV series)
A sequel series to the 1990s sitcom Full House.
Fuller House is an American sitcom created by Jeff Franklin that aired as a Netflix original series, serving as a sequel to the ABC series Full House. It follows D.J. Tanner-Fuller, a widowed veterinarian and mother of three sons, who lives with her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy in the Tanners' childhood home in San Francisco. Most of the original cast reprised their roles, except for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Creator
- Jeff Franklin
- Showrunner
- Jeff Franklin
- Steve Baldikoski
- Bryan Behar
- Theme music
- Jesse Frederick
- Bennett Salvay
- Jeff Franklin
- Butch Walker
- Opening theme
- "Everywhere You Look"; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen
- Ending theme
- "Everywhere You Look" (instrumental)
- Composer
- Jesse Frederick; Bennett Salvay
- Country
- United States
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Set in the same San Francisco house still owned by Danny Tanner, the show centers on recently widowed veterinarian D.J. Tanner-Fuller and her three young sons: 13-year-old Jackson, 7-year-old Max, and baby Tommy Jr. After her husband Tommy dies in a firefighting accident, D.J. moves back home. When Danny leaves for work, her sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy—along with Kimmy's teenage daughter Ramona—move in to help raise the boys.
Production
In August 2014, reports emerged that Warner Bros. Television was considering a reboot. John Stamos, who had an ownership stake, led efforts to revive the series. Creator Jeff Franklin returned as showrunner alongside original executive producers Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett under Miller-Boyett Productions. In April 2015, Netflix was reported to be close to a deal for a 13-episode sequel tentatively titled Fuller House. After initial denials, Stamos confirmed the green-light on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 20, and Netflix confirmed development the next day. Filming ran from July to November 2015. The release date was revealed as February 26, 2016. Carly Rae Jepsen and Butch Walker recreated the original theme song "Everywhere You Look" for the series.
Reception
The first season received generally negative reviews, with critics citing crude humor and heavy reliance on nostalgia. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 36% rating based on 50 reviews, with an average score of 4.8/10 and a consensus that it offers little beyond nostalgia for diehard fans. Metacritic gave it 35 out of 100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. Dan Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter called it painful and mawkish, while David Weigand of the San Francisco Chronicle criticized the writing and canned laughter. Maureen Ryan of Variety noted the show's self-congratulatory tone. Verne Gay of Newsday gave a more positive review, calling it a winner for fans. The second season saw mixed reviews; IGN's Jenny Varner gave it 6.5/10, noting cringe-worthy jokes but heartwarming appeal. On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has a 50% approval rating based on 6 reviews.
Home media and syndication
Warner Home Video released the first season on DVD in Region 1 on February 28, 2017, followed by the second season on December 12, 2017, the third on January 22, 2019, the fourth on December 17, 2019, and the fifth on June 8, 2021. A complete series DVD set was also released on June 8, 2021. In February 2022, American cable network GAC Family acquired reruns to accompany its airings of Full House, broadcasting the series on an off-the-clock schedule to accommodate longer episode runtimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Fuller House (TV series) are there?
Fuller House has 75 episodes across 5 seasons.
When did Fuller House (TV series) end?
Fuller House last aired on 2 June 2020.
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