Full House stars surprised by creator’s “controversial” pick for one of the worst episodes of the series

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Full House stars surprised by creator’s “controversial” pick for one of the worst episodes of the series | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmber RaikenWednesday 16 July 2025 01:51 BSTFuller House trailerFull House creator Jeff Franklin identified “Tanner's Island,” the first episode of season three, as one of the show's worst, citing its lack of storyline and emotional depth.Speaking on the How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast, Franklin described the Hawaii-set episode as “silly” and “from another planet,” criticizing its unrealistic plot progression.The episode depicted the Tanner family seemingly stranded on a deserted island in Hawaii, only to discover they were on the wrong side, culminating in an impromptu concert.Co-hosts Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who starred in the show, initially expressed surprise but ultimately understood Franklin's assessment.Sweetin further elaborated on the difficulties of filming outside the soundstage, including production mishaps and Franklin's injury, though she fondly recalled swimming with dolphins.In fullFull House creator reveals one of the ‘worst’ episodes of the showThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in