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Season eight of Full House was supposed to have been the occasion that one of the two Olsen twins (Ashley and Mary-Kate) was to take over the role of Michelle Tanner, youngest daughter of San Francisco TV host Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), on a full-time basis. Previously, both girls had shared the role, but now the time had come for one girl to remain and another to leave the series. But thanks to the intervention of co-star John Stamos (who played Danny's brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis), both Olsen girls continued alternating in the role of Michelle -- and both were given special billing at the beginning of each episode. This was the major event of Full House's eighth and final network season, though there were plenty of other highlights. In the season opener, rock-star wannabe Jesse is unceremoniously fired by his own back-up band -- and later replaced by Brady Bunch regular Barry Williams. Also, Jesse's twin children, Nicky and Alex (Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit), are poised to begin pre-school, provided their over protective parents allowed this rite of passage. Danny continues fretting over his oldest daughter D.J. (Candace Cameron) and her choice of dates, notably the well-named Viper (David Lipper); meanwhile, middle daughter Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) is just as boy-crazy, at one point auditioning for the lead role in a school play in hopes of getting her handsome co-star to kiss her on-stage. On a more serious note, D.J. and her friend Kimmy (Andrea Barber) are crestfallen when they aren't accepted by the college of their choice; the audience learns for the first time what caused the death of Danny's wife, Pam; and in the two-episode series finale, Michelle suffers a serious injury which causes her to lose her memory. This final predicament, is, however, resolved long before the episode's warmhearted and sentimental fadeout, in which the cast bids an affectionate goodbye to Full House's legions of fans. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Jesse (John Stamos) has finally completed all requirements for his high school diploma, and he and the family are eagerly looking forward to his long-overdue graduation, where he is to deliver the keynote speech. Alas, Jesse and the gang end up trapped in the San Francisco subway system and miss the ceremony altogether. Though sorely disappointed by this turn of events, Jesse nonetheless works up enough self-esteem to not only go on with his life, but to help a young stranger who is on the verge of dropping out of school. This is the only Full House episode in which Candace Cameron (DJ Tanner) does not appear. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Much to her dismay, Steph (Jodie Sweetin) finds that her new science class lab partner is Charles (J.D. Daniels), the school's resident goof-off and all-around jerk. But Steph suddenly see Charles in a new light when he lets slip that he has an extremely abusive father--and then swears her to secrecy. Meanwhile, Michelle (the Olsen twins) makes one too many calls to an expensive "dial-a-joke" service; and in his efforts to get his high school diploma, Jesse (John Stamos) works out a curious "half-and-half" arrangement with fellow student Steve (Scott Weinger). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the first episode of a two-part story, the whole family. with Kimmy (Andrea Barber) in tow, heads to Florida's Disney World, where Jesse (John Stamos) has landed a performing gig. Amidst the expected parade of familiar Disney characters, Michelle (the Olsen twins) is elected Princess for the Day--whereupon she drives everyone crazy with her imperiously "regal" behavior. And in a moment that will surprise no one who has followed this series for six seasons, Joey (David Coulier) finds some kindred spririts amongst the Disney cartoonists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Prom Night has arrived, and a radiant DJ (Candace Cameron) enters the school auditorium with her date Steve (Scott Weinger) by her side. Unfortunately, Steve has been elected Prom King, meaning that he will have to spend most of the evening with the Queen, his former girlfriend Rachel (Cristi Harris)--and even worse, DJ and Rachel are wearing identical dresses. Saving the evening from total disaster is Uncle Jesse (John Stamos), who is in charge of the dance music. Meanwhile, Danny (Bob Saget) finds out that Vicky (Gail Edwards) has been keeping a "chronological" secret from him. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

On the occasion of her 16th birthday, DJ (Candace Cameron) receives a marvelous present: A 1977 Firebird, purchased by Joey (David Coulier). Unfortunately, the car turns out to be stolen, but no one realizes this until DJ and Kimmy end up being towed away by the police. The rest of the episode consists of a mad scramble to prove beyond all doubt that poor Joey is not guilty of Grand Theft Auto. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Put in charge of directing a patriotic play for Michelle's first-grade class, Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (David Coulier) find themselves in hot water when Michelle (played by the Olsen twins) insists upon playing Yankee Doodle. Trouble is, there's another kid in class named Derek (Blake McIver Ewing) who is far more talented. Meanwhile, Steve (Scott Weinger) is fed up with the fact that DJ (Candace Cameron) makes all the important decisions in their relationship; and Becky (Lisa Loughlin) is unhappy that Danny (Bob Saget) is monopolizing her twin sons. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi