It’s about that time of year when the park next to San Francisco’s famous Painted Ladies starts to populate with tourists and locals alike. Stretched out on blankets and taking in the afternoon sun, it’s hard to tell who’s here just casually dropping in and whose pilgrimage to the green space is driven by nostalgia for one very famous TV show that features these architectural gems.
We are, of course, talking about “Full House” — if you were a tween or teen in the ‘90s, it’s hard to look at these historic San Francisco homes’ lovely facades without thinking of this gem of a show. The zany sitcom aired from 1987 to 1995 with an impressive 192 episodes under its belt, each featuring the iconic Victorian-style homes as a primary backdrop.
“Full House” follows the unconventional family dynamic of widower Danny Tanner (played by Bob Saget), who raises his three daughters with the help of his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) and best friend Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier). While initially slow to garner praise (the first season holds a low score of 31 on Metacritic), the ABC show’s closeout series finale was watched by an impressive 24.3 million viewers.
Want to relive the San Francisco sitcom? If you’re up for a little trip down Nostalgia Lane (and what Gen-Xer or Millennial isn’t?), here’s how to stream “Full House” yourself.
Where to stream “Full House”
The good news? You can find “Full House” on a ton of streaming platforms — chances are you’re already subscribed to one (or have a friend that is). It’s available to watch on Hulu (starting at $7.99 per month), HBO Max (starting at $9.99 per month), Prime Video ($8.99 per month) and Apple TV ($6.99 per month).
Netflix, surprisingly, doesn’t have it on its virtual shelves, but if you’ve already seen the original series a few times, you can check out the recent spinoff “Fuller House.” The new episodes feature the original series’ eldest child D.J. (portrayed by Candace Cameron Bure) as a widowed mother now raising her own kids and living with sister Stephanie and Kimmy Gibbler (also a single mom) in the original childhood home.
Don’t forget to take advantage of free trials if you’re up for a good binge session re-watching “Full House,” too. Apple TV, for example, gives you a seven-day free trial before you start paying the monthly fee.