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Go ahead, name a celeb that is more ageless or timeless than Mr. John Stamos. I’ll wait, and I know I’ll be waiting a while because no one is as eternally youthful as Uncle Jesse! Okay, maybe Paul Rudd? But whatever–today Stamos celebrates his 55th birthday by, well, looking exactly as he did on his 45th or 35th birthdays. The Stamos is eternal, just like his talent.
Seriously, what would a John Stamos birthday post be without an ode to his most iconic character, Full House’s Uncle Jesse? For eight seasons, Stamos made changing diapers look cool and folded being a family man into his rock and roll lifestyle. No one on the show, no one in the entire TGIF universe is as cool as Uncle Jesse, capisce?
But even though Jesse made being a responsible adult look way cool bradduh man (am I the only one that remembers that very weird nickname Jesse and Joey used for each other?!), he still found time to let his rebellious side loose. Sometimes that meant doing dangerous stunts, sometimes the wildness came to him when he least expected it, and sometimes it involved major celebrities. Below you’ll find a list of 10 super wild and crazy Uncle Jesse episodes, the perfect marathon to celebrate the forever vital John Stamos.
1
"Mad Money" (1x21)
Uncle Jesse loves Elvis, that much is made clear in pretty much every episode of the series. But Jesse’s king worship was put on full display early in Full House’s run when he took on a gig as an Elvis impersonator. The wildest thing about this lengthy ode, wilder than all the smoke and sequins, has to be the fact that John Stamos actually makes a convincing Elvis! He’s got young Elvis’ looks and Vegas Elvis’ karate swagger–he’s the best of both worlds!
2
"Cutting It Close" (2x1)
Jesse’s rock and roll mullet goes bye-bye in this episode thanks to a pair of scissors and big oops-moment from Stephanie. But that’s not the worst thing that happens to Jesse in this bad luck episode. He also wrecks his bike and breaks both arms, which makes everything from playing guitar to eating cereal a true herculean feat.
3
"Dr. Dare Rides Again" (3x9)
In this episode, Jesse’s past as a reckless rock and roll bad boy comes back to haunt him in the form of Scott Baio. In an effort to prove that he’s not lost his edge, Jesse gears up to attempt a super dangerous motorcycle stunt: riding his chopper along the edge of a tall building’s roof! Will Jesse come to his senses, or will he break his beautiful face trying to prove Chachi wrong?
4
"The I.Q. Man" (4x3)
It doesn’t matter who you are, you know that John Stamos is hot. That is the truth, and it is a truth that Stamos’ leather-clad family man alter-ego shares. Everyone wants a piece of Jesse, but few ladies act on that after he settles down with Rebecca. Enter: one commercial producer that is thirsty AF for Uncle J. The normally cool and collected Jesse faces his most uncomfortable challenge yet when this woman in charge insists he strip down to a teeny washcloth to film this cologne commercial.
5
"The Wedding" (4x18)
If you were to make a list of the things you should not do right before your wedding, “go skydiving” would have to be at the top of that list. Too bad Jesse didn’t make that list, because his anxious desire to have one final adventure as a single man leads him into a plane with Joey–who, by the way, is apparently a pilot?! Getting in an aircraft with Joey is one bad decision, and jumping from that plane while wearing a tuxedo is an even worse decision!
6
"Matchmaker Michelle" (5x2)
When Jesse and the Rippers get turned down by another record company for being “too soft,” Uncle Jesse decides to toughen their image by donning a leather jumpsuit and the stage moniker Vulture. Jesse plans for everything in his big rock and roll rebirth–everything except for how to get down from his wire rig. Interesting to note: this Alice Cooper/hair metal approach to stagecraft was almost immediately outdated, as Nirvana’s grunge-opusNevermind was released on the exact same day this episode aired. Soon after this, Jesse would start wearing a lot more flannel.
7
"Captain Video" (5x25)
Never forget that the Beach Boys were basically recurring characters on Full House, starting with their first appearance in Season 2. A few years later, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston would return to lend their harmonious pipes to Jesse’s cover of The Beach Boys track “Forever.” This version would also be included on the legendary group’s 1992 album Summer in Paradise, complete with Stamos’ lead vocals. The truly wild thing about this episode (aside from Love and Johnston’s absolutely A+ choices in shirts) is that Stamos has a for real history with the Beach Boys! Pre-Full House, in-between his other acting gigs, Stamos would actually perform percussion for the Beach Boys in concert. Hell, you can see Stamos in the video for “Kokomo”!
8
"Kissing Cousins" (7x18)
Stamos got to let his Greek flag really fly in this later episode, wherein he plays dual roles as Jesse and Jesse’s cousin Stavros. Technically this isn’t a wild Uncle Jesse episode, although it is a bit wild that Jesse would think bringing his skeevy cousin all the way back to San Fran would be a good idea. This is really a wild Stamos episode, as he gets to cut loose as Jesse’s over-the-top lecherous con artist cousin.
9
"Air Jesse" (8x16)
Jesse’s cool in a lotta ways. He’s got great hair, cool jeans, a chill ‘tude, and effortless charisma. Turns out there’s one thing Jesse’s not good at: basketball. Who needs to hone skills on the court when you’ve already got skills on the stage? This becomes a problem when Jesse agrees to take part in a charity basketball game, but he gets help from an unexpected source: sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
10
"Uncle Jesse's Adventures in Babysitting" (3x5)
Don’t you think for one second that Stamos’ ability to get wild on camera has diminished over the decades. Not true! One of Uncle Jesse’s wildest moments actually occurred in the sequel series Fuller House, an episode that dropped the coolest babysitter of all time back in his old gig with disastrous results. Turns out there is a limit to the number of kids one can watch at once, and Uncle Jesse found that out in one lengthy and calamitous sequence.
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Who was Uncle Jesse obsessed with? ›
On the sitcom Full House, Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) was known for his obsession with Elvis Presley, and there's a good real-life reason why.
What episode of Full House does Jesse cry? ›During his visit to San Francisco, Jesse's beloved grandfather, Papouli, dies in his sleep. Jesse and Michelle are both devastated as they try to come to terms with his death. During his visit to San Francisco, Jesse's beloved grandfather, Papouli, dies in his sleep.
What is the most emotional episode of Full House? ›#1: Papouli
You'd think the Tanners suffered enough from losing Pam, but losing such a jolly, giving man is just as painful - more so for us seeing Jesse and Michelle break down in tears. In the end, our twosome dance in Papouli's honor to cap off one of the most tragic episodes in sitcom history.
While the death of her husband was always meant to kick off the events of the spin-off, DJ was supposedly pregnant in the earlier version of the show. The Fullers already had two sons by then, Jackson and Max, but Tommy Jr. hadn't yet been born.
What was Uncle Jesse's name supposed to be? ›Uncle Jesse's name was originally "Uncle Adam" until John Stamos decided that he liked "Jesse" better.
What episode does DJ get her period? ›Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
What is the strongest Full House? ›- A♥A♠A♦K♥K♣
- J♠J♥J♦A♣A♥
- K♥K♠K♦Q♣Q♦
- Q♠Q♦Q♥7♣7♥
At the time, Jesse blamed himself for losing the cigarette. At last, he realizes that Huell stole it to give to Walt, on Saul's orders. Jesse concludes that Walt poisoned Brock and storms back to extract a gunpoint confession from Saul.
What did Jesse lose in episode 11? ›Jesse lost a RICIN CIGARETTE. The last time a pack of smokes got switched out on him, that happened. Suddenly a pack of smokes gets switched out again, this time even more obvious than the last.
What was Jesse's catchphrase on Full House? ›He has several iconic catchphrases throughout Full House. The most iconic is "Have mercy," which is used when he sees an attractive woman. Jesse also frequently says, "Watch the hair!" when his hair is in danger of being messed up, and "Capiché?"
What is the funniest episode in Full House? ›
1 “The Hole-In-The-Wall Gang”
Season 4, Episode 21, “The Hole-In-The-Wall Gang” takes the number 1 spot as the best episode of the original sitcom, and here's why. The episode follows DJ and Stephanie having a sister conflict as Stephanie keeps trying to copy DJ.
Stephanie's new friends pressure her to smoke; Jesse and Joey host a radio show called Teen Talk--or is it Yakkin' With Youth? Stephanie's new friends pressure her to smoke; Jesse and Joey host a radio show called Teen Talk--or is it Yakkin' With Youth?
What episode does Betty get pregnant in Full House? ›Becky discovers that she is pregnant, but has trouble breaking the news to Jesse. Becky discovers that she is pregnant, but has trouble breaking the news to Jesse.
Do Jesse and Becky get divorced? ›Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky will get divorced in Fuller House season 5 - allowing John Stamos to return in spite of Lori Loughlin's legal troubles.
What episode is DJ pregnant? ›Rock the Cradle is episode twenty-six and the finale of season four of Full House. It originally aired on May 3, 1991.
What happened to DJ's baby daddy in Fuller House? ›Tommy and his first-born son, Jackson. Tommy Fuller was D.J.'s husband and worked in the fire department. In the episode "Our Very First Show, Again", it is revealed Tommy passed away in the line of duty.
Did Uncle Jesse have 2 last names? ›"Jesse Katsopolis" was supposed to be "Adam Cochran".
When John Stamos came on board, he didn't like the name Adam, so the character was changed to Uncle Jesse. Between the first and second seasons, Jesse's last name was changed from Cochran to Katsopolis as a nod to Stamos' Greek heritage.
Family Feud. One of the special relationships in Full House is the close bond that Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) has with his niece Michelle (Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen). From heart-to-heart talks to singing her Elvis Presley songs to lull her to sleep, Jesse and Michelle had a one-of-a-kind, unbreakable bond.
How old was Uncle Jesse when he died? ›LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Denver Pyle, a character actor best known as Uncle Jesse on television's ``The Dukes of Hazzard″, has died of lung cancer. He was 77. Pyle died Thursday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, hospital officials said Friday.
What Disney show talks about periods? ›So, when Motz and friend Bob Roth – another veteran Disney animation writer and producer – were first planning to approach Disney about incorporating a whole episode on periods in their series The Ghost and Molly McGee's second season, the two co-creators were, understandably, nervous.
Who does DJ end up marrying? ›
In "A Modest Proposal", Steve proposed to D.J., which she accepted. He marries D.J. in a triple wedding (with Jimmy, who married Stephanie, and Fernando who marries Kimmy... again) in the episode "Our Very Last Show, Again". In that same episode, he moves in with D.J. and her children.
What episode does DJ have a secret relationship? ›When Danny finds out that D.J. is secretly dating the guitarist in Jesse's new band, Danny forbids her to continue.
Can a straight beat a Full House? ›A straight is another strong poker hand, but using standard poker hand rankings, a full house beats a straight. Once again, the full house is a harder hand to get mathematically, making it a stronger holding than a straight.
Can a flush beat a Full House? ›What is the order of poker hands? As shown in the poker hand rankings chart, the order of poker rankings (from the highest to the lowest) is: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four-of-a-Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three-of-a-Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card.
Who got paid the most Full House? ›It has been previously written that Jodie Sweetin reportedly earned as much as $40,000 per episode by the end of Full House. We can imagine that the other main child actress, Candace Cameron Bure, also earned around $40,000 an episode by the end of the series, if not a bit more due to her older age.
Which Full House character said how rude? ›Before Michelle could talk (and produce her own catchphrases), there was Stephanie and her famous 'How Rude!" If anyone tries to come at you incorrectly, hit them with your best Stephanie impersonation!
What did Michelle Tanner always say? ›Michelle Tanner is the youngest member of the Tanner family and is notable in the series for saying a string of precocious catchphrases such as "you got it dude", “puh-lease”, "you're in big trouble, mister", "no way, José!", and "aw nuts!" Raised by her father Danny Tanner, her uncle Jesse Katsopolis and her father's ...
Who is the villain in Full House? ›Rusty (Full House)
What episode does Jesse cry? ›"Phoenix" | |
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Breaking Bad episode | |
Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 12 |
Directed by | Colin Bucksey |
Written by | John Shiban |
Looking at the cigarette pack and thinking about the missing weed, Jesse has an epiphany. Jesse thinks back to the action of Episode 412 and 413 , when he thought that his girlfriend Andrea's young son Brock was poisoned by the Ricin cigarette that Walt had made and gave Jesse to poison Gus Fring.
What brand does Jesse Pinkman smoke? ›
Wilmington is a fictional brand of cigarette featured in Breaking Bad. Jesse Pinkman primarily smokes Wilmingtons, and the cigarettes play a key part in Season 4.
Why did Jesse laugh at the end? ›He thought he would never get out and resigned himself to his fate. So when he realizes he is free, it is an insane euphoric feeling, full blown mania.
Does Jesse ever relapse? ›Trivia. While Jesse Pinkman eventually relapses on drugs following the murder of Tomas Cantillo, he never does heroin again, having permanently gotten clean of it after being sent to rehab by Walter White.
Why was Jesse not killed off in season 1? ›Despite plans to kill off the character at the end of the first season, Paul's performance convinced the showrunner and head writer Vince Gilligan to keep Jesse in the show. The character and Paul's performance received acclaim from critics and fans.
Why did Full House change Jesse's last name? ›John Stamos's character was originally named Jesse Cochran; Stamos reportedly wanted his character to better reflect his Greek heritage, so producers decided to change the character's surname to Katsopolis (beginning with season two).
What episode of Full House is Jesse sick? ›"Full House" A Pox in Our House (TV Episode 1988) - IMDb.
Who was Jesse's best man Full House? ›Jesse asks Joey to be his best man at his wedding. Jesse also insists his children call Joey, "Uncle Joey" as a sign of respect.
What is the longest episode of Full House? ›- Episode aired Sep 29, 1992.
- TV-G.
- 24m.
It's a big blow for D.J. when she catches her boyfriend Kevin experimenting with booze at a dance. She is shocked and surprised.
What episode does DJ stop eating in Full House? ›In light of Kimmy's upcoming pool party, DJ begins a crash diet and overexerts herself exercising.
What episode in Full House does someone get hurt? ›
While out horseback riding, Michelle's horse runs into a tree, throwing her and causing her to hit her head.
Who was the girl that smoked in Full House? ›Gianna "Gia" Mahan-Harmon (played by Marla Sokoloff) is Stephanie's best friend in seasons seven and eight (8 episodes).
What episode does everyone get sick in Fuller House? ›"Fuller House" Glazed and Confused (TV Episode 2016) - IMDb.
What episode does DJ get pregnant in Fuller House? ›"Fuller House" Maybe Baby (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb.
Did DJ get pregnant in Full House? ›While the death of her husband was always meant to kick off the events of the spin-off, DJ was supposedly pregnant in the earlier version of the show. The Fullers already had two sons by then, Jackson and Max, but Tommy Jr. hadn't yet been born.
Why was Walt obsessed with Jesse? ›Walt is obsessed with Jesse largely for his social needs. It is becoming apparent after the fugue state. When Skyler did not talk with Walt, only Jesse was his companion. He shared no chemistry with his son or the Schraders.
Who was Uncle Jesse to Danny? ›Jesse Katsopolis (portrayed by John Stamos) is Danny's brother-in-law, Pam's younger brother, making him the maternal uncle to DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle.
What is the relationship between Uncle Jesse and Michelle? ›One of the special relationships in Full House is the close bond that Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) has with his niece Michelle (Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen). From heart-to-heart talks to singing her Elvis Presley songs to lull her to sleep, Jesse and Michelle had a one-of-a-kind, unbreakable bond.
Who is Uncle Jesse ex girlfriend? ›Carrie Fowler is one of Jesse Katsopolis' ex-girlfriends. Her lifelong dream was to become a model. She and Jesse had a strong, serious relationship.
Why did Walt want Jesse dead? ›I understand the second time Walt ordered Jack to kill Jesse (in the desert after Hank died): Walt felt betrayed by the seemingly only person he held a soft spot for (other than his family). Jesse did something Walt never dreamed he would do, which was spill to the DEA.
Why does Jesse not want Walt killed? ›
Jesse didnt care about Walt going to jail, he knew any prison sentence would be meaningless anyways since Walt was going to die shortly regardless. He wanted to take Walts money from him, which was the only thing that Walt cared about and the only thing that could possibly hurt him.
Why did Gus choose Jesse? ›Fring chose Jesse, because he knew Walt's formula, and can repeat it on command. Fring would set Jesse up with a trained chemist when he took over from Walter, so that he would be able to troubleshoot the machines, and improvises is some chemicals become unavailable.
What was Uncle Jesse's catchphrase? ›It was then that John dropped a fascinating truth about Uncle Jesse's famous "Have mercy!" line. Apparently, the catchphrase was inspired by the 1964 Roy Orbison song "Oh, Pretty Woman." In particular, the last line of lyrics from the first verse read, "No one could look as good as you, mercy."
What race is Uncle Jesse? ›Jesse Katsopolis was born on April 15, 1963, to Nick and Irene Katsopolis He is half-Greek and half-Italian Greek on his father's side and Italian on his mother's side.
What does Jesse call Michelle? ›"Jesse Katsopolis" was supposed to be "Adam Cochran".
When John Stamos came on board, he didn't like the name Adam, so the character was changed to Uncle Jesse. Between the first and second seasons, Jesse's last name was changed from Cochran to Katsopolis as a nod to Stamos' Greek heritage.
John Stamos's character was originally named Jesse Cochran; Stamos reportedly wanted his character to better reflect his Greek heritage, so producers decided to change the character's surname to Katsopolis (beginning with season two).
Did Jesse and Becky have more kids? ›Jesse and Becky are married and have two sons, Nicky and Alex, and an adopted daughter, Pamela Donaldson.
How old is Uncle Jesse supposed to be? ›Hermes Donaldson-Katsopolis | |
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Gender: | Male |
Age: | 24-25 (Season 1) 25-26 (Season 2) 26-27 (Season 3) 27-28 (Season 4) 28-29 (Season 5) 29-30 (Season 6) 30-31 (Season 7) 31-32 (Season 8) |
Hair Color: | Black |
Birthday: | April 15, 1963 |