Ep 22. D.J. Tanners's Day Off

Full House season 1 episode 22, titled "D.J. Tanner's Day Off," follows eldest Tanner daughter D.J. as she decides to skip school in pursuit of some much-needed alone time. After a stressful few weeks of homework and extracurricular activities, D.J. feels overwhelmed and exhausted, and decides to play hooky for a day to decompress.

Meanwhile, her father Danny is worried about the consequences of D.J.'s truancy and enlists the help of Uncle Jesse and Joey to track her down. D.J.'s younger sisters, Stephanie and Michelle, are also in on the search and feel conflicted about whether to tell their dad where D.J. is or keep her secret.

As the day goes on and D.J. hops from one location to another, she encounters a variety of people, including a friendly dog-walker, a grumpy librarian, and a skateboarding delinquent. Each encounter teaches D.J. a little something about herself and helps her gain perspective on her stressors.

Meanwhile, her family members struggle to find her, with each of them having their own ideas on where she might be. Uncle Jesse thinks she's at the mall, while Joey is convinced she's at the beach. Danny is torn between worrying about D.J. and trusting that she's responsible enough to make good choices.

As the day wears on, D.J. starts to feel guilty about skipping school and worries about what her dad will say when she returns home. She ultimately decides to head back and facing the music, but not before a surprise reunion with a special family member.

"D.J. Tanner's Day Off" is a heartwarming episode that explores the ups and downs of adolescence, the importance of taking time for oneself, and the value of familial relationships. It features strong performances from the entire cast, particularly lead actress Candace Cameron as D.J. who brings a vulnerability and relatability to her character's struggles. The episode also contains plenty of classic Full House humor and light-hearted moments that will leave audiences feeling warm and fuzzy.