claim: Fuller House (TV series) is unable to be a family sitcom.
evidence: Fuller House is an American family sitcom and sequel to the 1987 -- 95 television series Full House , airing as a Netflix original series .. Netflix. Netflix. Full House. Full House. sitcom. sitcom. original series. List of original programs distributed by Netflix. It was created by Jeff Franklin , and is produced by Jeff Franklin Productions and Miller-Boyett Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television .. Jeff Franklin. Jeff Franklin. Miller-Boyett Productions. Miller-Boyett Productions. Warner Horizon Television. Warner Horizon Television. The series centers around D.J. Tanner-Fuller , a veterinarian and widowed mother of three sons , whose sister and best friend -- the mother to a teenage daughter -- provide support in her sons ' upbringings by moving in with her .. Most of the original series ensemble cast have reprised their roles on Fuller House , either as regular cast members or in guest appearances , with the exception of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen , who alternated in the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House .. Full House. Full House. original series. List of original programs distributed by Netflix. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Michelle Tanner. Michelle Tanner. Netflix ordered an initial 13 episodes which were released on February 26 , 2016 worldwide .. Netflix. Netflix. On March 2 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a second season , and production for the second season began on May 5 , 2016 .. Thirteen new episodes were ordered and were released on December 9 , 2016 .. On December 24 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a third season that will be released in 2017 , and on December 31 , 2016 , creator Jeff Franklin confirmed the season was given an 18-episode order .. Jeff Franklin. Jeff Franklin. Production for the third season began on March 18 , 2017 .