Not only does Danny Tanner have a stressful full-time job as a sports reporter for a local TV station, but after the sudden death of his wife, he is also faced with the difficult task of raising his three daughters, DJ , Stephanie and Michelle. The stressed-out widower is happily supported by his crazy brother-in-law Jesse and his best friend Joey. But the two do not correspond to what is generally understood with the parental role and are totally inexperienced in this. Jesse is a passionate motorcyclist, absolute Elvis freak and leader of a band called "Jesse and the Rippers". Joey is a comedy actor who specializes in imitating cartoon voices and resembles a grown man, although he does not always behave that way. Despite honest efforts, the three men turn out to be an educational trio.