Top 10 Times Full House Tackled Serious Issues

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Top 10 Times Full House Tackled Serious Issues


Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Times “Full House” Tackled Serious Issues.

For this list, we’ll be looking at the most poignant, shocking, and heartwarming life lessons we learned from the show.

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#10: Losing a Loved One
“The Miracle of Thanksgiving”


“Full House” begins a few months after the tragic passing of matriarch Pamela Tanner. It goes without saying that grief and loss are a big part of the series, as her family copes with their new reality. When the Tanners have their first Thanksgiving without Pam, they’re forced to come to terms with their pain. After Stephanie accidentally drops the pumpkin pie, they have some serious talks. But it’s not just about the kids losing their mom, or Danny losing his wife. In a powerful moment, Jesse opens up to his brother-in-law about losing his sister. Their interaction is heartbreaking, uplifting, and truly unforgettable.

#9: Trauma
“Aftershocks”


This episode focuses on an earthquake’s unexpected aftermath. Notably, Stephanie becomes extra clingy and attached to her dad, but refuses to say why. The situation grows worrisome, so they take her to therapy. There, she draws an image that expresses her concerns. It’s only then that she’s able to fully explain what happened. We learn that not knowing Danny’s whereabouts during the quake deeply worried her. Needless to say, this episode is extremely important, as it promotes discussions around mental health, and normalizes taking children to see a professional when they need help.

#8: Growing Up Without a Mom
“Slumber Party”


Despite being a rather comedic sitcom, “Full House” never loses sight of the fact that the Tanners are living without Pam. In this episode, Stephanie struggles with the monumental loss when she attends the mother-daughter slumber party with Joey. Things are visibly awkward, as nobody else is in a situation like hers. So she ends up storming off, and is understandably devastated. But later on, she and D.J. have an important talk about what it’s like to grow up without a mom. And her big sister touchingly reminds her that they can always rely on each other.

#7: Trust Issues
“The Apartment”


After learning that one of D.J. 's friends is married and pregnant, Danny starts to get serious about curfews. He wants to make sure his daughter doesn’t get into any trouble - especially after she asks to spend time at her boyfriend Steve’s new apartment! He lets her go, but freaks out and heads over there when she doesn’t come home on time. Predictably, chaos ensues, as Danny starts to get a little overprotective. Luckily, this culminates in an important and vulnerable talk between the father-daughter duo, and their trust in one another is beautifully restored.

#6: Reckless Driving
“Stephanie’s Wild Ride”


When Stephanie and Gia get into a car with two boys named Jason and Barry, the ride is anything but safe, as the guys engage in all sorts of antics. Yet Steph doesn’t seem to realize how dangerous the situation truly is. Instead, she characterizes the experience as cool. Naturally, D.J. grows concerned and does everything in her power to prevent her little sister from going out with them again. This obviously doesn’t go over too well. But when Danny informs Stephanie that a car accident landed Gia in the hospital, she realizes that Deej was right all along.

#5: Getting Picked On
“Nerd for a Day”


This season three episode sees Stephanie forced by Jesse to make amends with Walter, a kid she teased for being a nerd. As a result though, he starts to think of her as his girlfriend. When her friends find out, they start to make fun of them both. But Jesse’s earlier advice about doing the right thing - even when it’s hard - finally pays off. Stephanie ends up listening, and stands up for her classmate. She and her friends learn a pretty important lesson about how awful it is to be made fun of in the process!

#4: Smoking
“Fast Friends”


“Full House” tackles the topic of peer pressure on more than one occasion. Since we watch Stephanie grow up throughout the series, she’s at the center of many of these storylines. In season 7, she comes face-to-face with cigarettes for the first time. She’s encouraged to smoke, but makes up an excuse and refuses because she knows it’s a bad idea. However, she’s torn, as she wants to be accepted. So she ends up anonymously calling Jesse and Joey’s radio show for advice - which also leads to a great talk with her dad. When Stephanie is pressured to smoke a second time, she stands her ground. Amazingly, it enables her new friend Mickey’s decision to cut back!

#3: Drinking
“Just Say No Way” & “Under the Influence”


“Full House” addresses this important topic on two notable occasions. In season three, D.J. runs into some kids who are drinking. She grabs a beer from one of them while trying to put an end to their shenanigans. But when Jesse catches her, he incorrectly assumes that she was sipping on the beverage. She then has to convince him that it was just the opposite. Then, in season 8, we learn that Kimmy got inebriated at a party, and insisted on getting behind the wheel. The fact that D.J. stopped her causes some serious tension the next day. But when the eldest Tanner kid reveals that her mom’s fatal accident involved a drunk driver, Kimmy realizes the error of her ways.

#2: Body Image Issues
“Shape Up”


This is by far one of the most shocking “Full House” episodes ever. It all starts when Kimmy wants to have a pool party for her birthday. But the prospect of wearing a bathing suit makes D.J. uncomfortable, because she doesn’t look like the women she sees in magazines. So she adopts some seriously unhealthy and dangerous behaviors, like not eating properly and overworking herself at the gym. In fact, she nearly passes out! Naturally, the truth comes out. And with a little help from her dad, D.J. comes to understand that who she is matters far more than what she looks like.

#1: Child Maltreatment
“Silence is Not Golden”


In this episode, Stephanie and Charles get paired up together for a project. The only issue is they don’t like each other much. But we soon learn that he acts out for a reason. As they work on their assignment, Michelle tells Steph that their dad is upset with her. Charles misunderstands, and reveals that his father mistreats him at home in the process. Stephanie initially agrees to keep what she’s learned to herself, but worries when he doesn’t show up to school. By the end, she tells her uncle Jesse the truth, which prompts him to step in and contact the proper authorities. Needless to say, the whole situation is absolutely heartbreaking to witness.

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