“Fuller House” is a sequel to the hit television series “Full House,” a popular family show from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The episode “S02E01 Welcome Back” marks the return of the Fuller family and their friends for the second season.
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Setting and Characters
The episode opens with a familiar scene at the Tanner-Fuller family home, where the main characters have lived and experienced many memories since “Full House.” DJ Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure) is a single mother, living with her three sons, Jackson, Max, and Tommy. Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin) is DJ’s younger sister and currently lives with her to help raise DJ’s children. DJ’s best friend Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber) also lives with them, along with her daughter, Ramona.
Main Story
The episode begins with DJ returning from summer vacation. She and her sons have just returned from a trip to Hawaii. Meanwhile, Kimmy and Stephanie are home taking care of the house and Tommy. The audience is immediately introduced to the humorous situations that occur as DJ tries to return to normal life after the vacation, especially when she has to deal with the problems of her three sons of different ages.
Max, DJ’s second son, is a very neat and tidy boy. In this episode, Max is a little nervous about going back to school and wants everything to be perfect. He is very meticulous in his preparations and does not want anything to go wrong. Meanwhile, Jackson, DJ’s eldest son, is entering puberty and is starting to care about impressing girls. He often gets into trouble with his mother and everyone around him because of his impulsive actions.
The main plot of the episode revolves around DJ preparing her kids to go back to school after summer break. She is busy planning a “Back to School” party to get them excited about going back to school. DJ wants everything to go smoothly, but as usual, things don’t go as planned.
Humorous Situations
One of the standout comedic situations in this episode is when DJ tries to prepare a special breakfast for her kids to celebrate their first day back to school. She planned to make the “perfect” breakfast but things get chaotic when Max is stressed out about things not being perfect, and Jackson can’t get up early enough to get ready for his first day at work. This situation makes the audience laugh as DJ has to deal with the small but familiar troubles in the daily life of a single mother.
In addition, the episode also touches on the relationship between Kimmy and her ex-husband, Fernando. Fernando (Juan Pablo Di Pace), a race car driver, now lives in the Fuller family garage. Despite their divorce, Kimmy and Fernando’s relationship is complicated and full of laughs.
Stephanie, DJ’s younger sister, is currently finding her own path in her music career. In this episode, she continues to struggle with accepting herself and dealing with the pressures of life. Although the episode doesn’t focus much on Stephanie, it does leave some hints about what might happen to her this season.
Family Values
One of the strengths of “Fuller House” is its emphasis on family values, and this episode is no exception. DJ, Stephanie, and Kimmy face life’s challenges together, and the bond of family is what helps them overcome them all.
In the episode, viewers get to witness the deep love DJ has for his children, as well as the constant support from Stephanie and Kimmy. Despite the tense moments, they always find a way to reconcile and move forward together. The teamwork and bond between family members is one of the factors that makes “Fuller House” a show that is loved by many generations of viewers.
Finale and Hints for the Next Episode
The episode ends with the “Back to School” party going more smoothly than DJ expected, and her children are finally excited to return to school. Viewers can also feel that this season will continue to bring humorous and touching stories about family life, with conflicts and everyday situations that anyone can sympathize with.
The appearance of old characters in “Full House” also promises to bring nostalgic moments to viewers who have watched from the beginning. In addition, new stories will continue to be developed, such as the relationship between Kimmy and Fernando, and Stephanie’s career journey.
The episode “S02E01 Welcome Back” of “Fuller House” not only brought laughter but also served as the perfect start to the second season of the series. With the combination of Between family values, humor, and heart, the show has successfully kept its old audience and attracted many new ones. Viewers will continue to follow the next developments in the Fuller house, where all difficulties can be overcome with the love and support of family and friends.
