Full House: How Is Jesse Related To Danny Exactly?
On "Full House," everywhere you look, there's someone who's probably related to you in some way or another. The beloved sitcom shows that even best friends who seem to never leave can become family and even the most unlikely characters can become loving father figures.
Jesse's (John Stamos) rock and roll entrance starkly contrasts with his brother-in-law Danny's (Bob Saget) tidy and strict style. Though he only planned a brief stay after his sister Pamela's (Christine Houser) death (Danny's wife), Uncle Jesse quickly becomes a mainstay on "Full House." This is especially the case after he forms an unbreakable bond with the youngest daughter, Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen). However, since he is so wildly different from the rest of the Tanner family, it can be easy to forget that he actually is related to them.
Part of the confusion could also come from Joey's (Dave Coulier) presence in the home. Joey is Danny's old, close friend who also becomes one of the family through his consistent support and hilarious impressions. Like Jesse, he parents the Tanner girls and cares for them as if they were his own, which lovingly blurs the lines between friend and family. Though Joey's not actually related, he might as well be, which adds to the full house of actual members of the extended Tanner family, like dear Uncle Jesse.
Jesse is Pamela brother, Danny's deceased wife
John Stamos, who landed the role of Uncle Jesse without even auditioning, injects a cool, Elvis-inspired musical tone into the series. He works tirelessly with his band, Jesse & The Rippers, to achieve worldwide success and even perform with iconic bands like The Beach Boys. This takes the cast to extraordinary places, like Disney World and Japan as Uncle Jesse becomes a permanent fixture in the Tanner family.
After Pamela's untimely death, Jesse halts his rock and roll dreams on the road to help Danny raise his three nieces. However, he quickly realizes that he can do both, even with adorable pink bunnies cramping his style. These take on an even more sentimental meaning when it's revealed that Pamela actually painted them for Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) when she was a baby.
Though he sometimes clashes with Danny's clean freak mentality, he offers the loving father a crucial balance in honor of his sister. He helps fill the house with the music, laughter, and love that made the sitcom a beloved treasure for eight memorable seasons. Uncle Jesse even returns in the reboot sequel, "Fuller House," bringing the series full circle with a family of his own.