It finally happened—Cody is here! Step By Stepisode welcomes the legendary van-dwelling cousin, and Eric, Lainee, and special guest Luke Hladek break down every ridiculous, glorious moment of his debut in Step by Step's fourth episode, "First Anniversary."

Frank and Carol celebrate their one-month anniversary (is that even a real thing?), Penny goes rogue at the salon, and JT makes a bet that Cody can’t land a date with Dana. Meanwhile, Cody drops iconic one-liners, marvels at fruit, and proves that he might just be the secret ingredient this show was missing.

• Cody Arrives in Style – Our favorite demolition expert rolls up in his van, raids the fridge, and immediately blows circuits—literally.
• Dana's Worst Nightmare – JT bets Cody $20 that he can’t land a date with Dana. Will she outsmart them both?
• Frank's Anniversary Fail – Carol says "no gifts necessary," but Frank learns a hard lesson in sitcom marriage survival.
• Jamaican Getaway (In the Backyard) – Frank pulls out all the stops to make up for his blunder, complete with tiki torches and mystery drinks.
• 90s References Galore – Garfield in the Funnies, Gulf War shoutouts, and a deep dive into whether "Tile King" is a real place.
• Dana Dana Dana... You're Driving Me Insana – Cody's heartfelt ballad earns its place in TV history.

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This episode is pure TGIF magic. If you’ve been waiting for the real fun of Step by Step to begin, Cody’s arrival kicks things into high gear. Eric, Lainee, and Luke break down every hilarious, nostalgic, and absolutely unhinged moment.

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