Trivia quiz
Full House Trivia
20 questions and answers: 6 easy, 8 medium, and 6 hard.
Three dads, three daughters, one very crowded San Francisco house. This quiz covers catchphrases, bands, puppets, pets, and a few behind-the-scenes surprises from the Tanner household. Have mercy, and good luck.
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Full House trivia questions and answers
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- Question 1Easy
In which city does Full House take place?
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Answer: B. San Francisco
Danny raises his three daughters in a San Francisco house with help from Jesse and Joey. The opening credits famously feature the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square.
Character guide: Danny Tanner
- Question 2Easy
Which Tanner girl is known for saying "You got it, dude!"?
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Answer: D. Michelle
Michelle has a stack of catchphrases, including "You're in big trouble, mister!" She is closest to Uncle Jesse, who calls her munchkin and rugrat.
Character guide: Michelle Tanner
- Question 3Easy
Which character's catchphrase is "How rude!"?
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Answer: A. Stephanie
Stephanie fires off "How rude!" whenever she feels slighted, and she also has "Well, pin a rose on your nose!" She is the middle Tanner daughter.
Character guide: Stephanie Tanner
- Question 4Easy
Which phrase does Uncle Jesse say when a woman catches his eye?
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Answer: C. Have mercy!
John Stamos has said Garry Marshall told him the role needed a catchphrase, and "Have mercy!" grew out of that advice. It became Jesse's signature line.
Character guide: Jesse Katsopolis
- Question 5Easy
What is Danny Tanner's best-known obsession?
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Answer: C. Cleaning
Danny is a famous neat freak, and the yearly spring cleaning ranks among his favorite times of the year. Much of his comedy comes from that tidy streak.
Character guide: Danny Tanner
- Question 6Easy
Who shared the role of baby Michelle Tanner?
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Answer: A. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
The Olsen twins took turns playing Michelle during tapings, and for most of the run they shared a single credit as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen. Michelle does not appear in Fuller House.
Character guide: Michelle Tanner
- Question 7Medium
Joey's stand-up act is full of impressions; which cartoon sailor is one of his staples?
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Answer: D. Popeye
Joey's act leans on cartoon voices like Popeye and Bullwinkle. He is a big kid at heart and still watches cartoons as an adult.
Character guide: Joey Gladstone
- Question 8Medium
What is the name of Uncle Jesse's band?
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Answer: B. Jesse and the Rippers
Jesse spends much of the series chasing his big break with the Rippers. His bandmates kick him out in the season eight premiere, and he goes on to form Hot Daddy and the Monkey Puppets.
Character guide: Jesse Katsopolis
- Question 9Medium
What is the name of D.J.'s loud, quirky best friend?
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Answer: A. Kimmy Gibbler
Kimmy is famous for her strange outfits and stinky feet, and the Tanners never quite get used to her. Andrea Barber played her and returned for Fuller House.
Character guide: D.J. Tanner
- Question 10Medium
What is the name of the morning talk show Danny co-hosts with Becky?
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Answer: C. Wake Up, San Francisco
Danny moves from sportscasting to the morning show in season two, where he meets co-host Rebecca Donaldson. She later marries Jesse.
Character guides: Danny Tanner, Jesse Katsopolis
- Question 11Medium
What are the names of Jesse and Becky's twin sons?
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Answer: B. Nicky and Alex
The twins arrive in season five. In "Nicky and/or Alexander," Jesse cannot tell them apart and borrows the girls' detective kit to sort them out.
Episode: Season 5, Episode 11, "Nicky and/or Alexander"
Character guide: Jesse Katsopolis
- Question 12Medium
What is the name of the Tanner family's golden retriever?
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Answer: D. Comet
Comet first shows up in season three's "And They Call It Puppy Love," as one of the puppies born after a runaway golden retriever named Minnie wanders into the Tanners' backyard. He stays with the family for the rest of the run.
- Question 13Medium
What is the title of the Full House theme song?
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Answer: D. Everywhere You Look
Jesse Frederick sings the theme, which he co-wrote. The same songwriter also performed the Family Matters theme.
- Question 14Medium
In "Honey, I Broke the House," what does Stephanie crash Joey's new car into?
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Answer: B. The kitchen wall
Joey's new car ends up lodged in the kitchen wall after Stephanie climbs behind the wheel. Too scared to face the family, she plans to run off to Mexico.
Episode: Season 3, Episode 20, "Honey, I Broke the House"
Character guides: Stephanie Tanner, Joey Gladstone
- Question 15Hard
What was Uncle Jesse's last name in the first season before it was changed?
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Answer: C. Cochran
Jesse started out as Jesse Cochran. John Stamos wanted the character to reflect his Greek heritage, so it became Katsopolis.
Character guide: Jesse Katsopolis
- Question 16Hard
What does the D.J. in D.J. Tanner stand for?
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Answer: A. Donna Jo
D.J.'s full name is Donna Jo Tanner. She is the oldest of the three sisters and later the lead of Fuller House.
Character guide: D.J. Tanner
- Question 17Hard
What is the name of the puppet sidekick Joey uses on his kids' TV show?
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Answer: C. Mr. Woodchuck
Mr. Woodchuck debuts in "The Legend of Ranger Joe," when Joey takes over a children's program. The puppet's last appearance is in the series finale.
Episode: Season 5, Episode 6, "The Legend of Ranger Joe"
Character guide: Joey Gladstone
- Question 18Hard
What is the name of the stuffed animal Stephanie treasures because her mother gave it to her?
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Answer: D. Mr. Bear
Pam gave Stephanie Mr. Bear after Michelle was born, so losing it in "Goodbye, Mr. Bear" is a big deal. The episode mixes the drama with Danny's beloved spring cleaning.
Episode: Season 2, Episode 18, "Goodbye, Mr. Bear"
Character guide: Stephanie Tanner
- Question 19Hard
In the series finale, what happens to Michelle after she falls off a horse?
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Answer: A. She gets amnesia
In "Michelle Rides Again," Michelle hits her head and cannot remember her family. Her memory returns by the end, just in time for a happy goodbye.
Character guide: Michelle Tanner
- Question 20Hard
Which is the only episode that was actually taped in San Francisco?
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Answer: B. Comet's Excellent Adventure
Every other episode was shot on soundstages in the Los Angeles area, with San Francisco itself showing up mainly in the opening credits. The season eight premiere, which follows Comet around the city, was the one exception.
Episode: Season 8, Episode 1, "Comet's Excellent Adventure"
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