<P> Full House is an American television sitcom created by Jeff Franklin for ABC . The show chronicles the events of widowed father, Danny Tanner, who enlists his brother - in - law Jesse Katsopolis and best friend Joey Gladstone to help raise his three daughters teenager D.J. Tanner, middle child Stephanie Tanner and infant Michelle Tanner in his San Francisco home . It aired from September 22, 1987, to May 23, 1995, broadcasting eight seasons and 192 episodes . </P> <P> While never a critical favorite, the series was consistently in the Nielsen Top 30 (from 1988 onward) and gained even more popularity in syndicated reruns and also aired internationally . It has also had tie - in merchandise marketed, such as a series of paperback books . A sequel series, Fuller House, premiered on Netflix on February 26, 2016 . </P> <P> After his wife Pamela Katsopolis is killed in a car accident by a drunk driver, sports anchorman Danny Tanner recruits his brother - in - law Jesse (a rock musician) and best friend Joey (who works as a stand - up comedian) to help raise his three young daughters . Over time, the three men as well as the children bond and become closer to one another . </P> <P> In season two, Danny is reassigned from his duties as anchor by his television station to become co-host of a local morning television show, Wake Up, San Francisco, and is teamed up with Nebraska native Rebecca Donaldson . Jesse and Becky eventually fall in love and get married in season four . In season five, Becky gives birth to twin sons, Nicky and Alex . </P>

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