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Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

★ 5.9/10•1991•22m•NR•Comedy•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Family
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The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.

StatusEnded
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 13, 1991

Episodes

E122m

The Arrival

The Henderson family returning from vacation accidentally hits an eight foot Bigfoot and brings it home. They decide to nurse him, and end up letting him stay with them.

Jan 13, 1991

E222m

The Day After

Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.

Jan 20, 1991

E322m

Cool

Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.

Jan 27, 1991

E422m

Harry Goes Home (1)

The family takes Harry back to the woods, only to discover that his home territory has been clearcut. Meanwhile, Ernie doesn't want Harry to go away. (Part 1 of 2)

Feb 3, 1991

E522m

Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

A local congressman's (Steve Landesberg) aid is sought when Harry's (Kevin Peter Hall) habitat is found destroyed. The clan petitions to save the forest. (Part 2 of 2)

Feb 10, 1991

E622m

The Father-Son Game

George's and Ernie's attitudes differ over a father-son baseball game. George recruits Ken Griffey Jr. in a plan to spark Ernie's interest in baseball. Guest Stars: Ken Griffey Sr., Ken Griffey Jr.

Feb 17, 1991

E722m

Baggin' the Big One

A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.

Feb 24, 1991

E822m

Harry the Hero

The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.

Mar 3, 1991

E922m

Roots, the Herb

Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.

Mar 10, 1991

E1022m

The Mentor

The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.

Mar 17, 1991

E1122m

The Bodyguard

A bully (Aeryk Egan) steals Ernie's special pair of sneakers needed by George for a presentation. Ernie uses Harry's formidable size and strength in a plan to retrieve them.

Mar 24, 1991

E1222m

Harry and the Homeless Man

Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.

Apr 7, 1991

E1322m

Harry Goes Ape

A football legend visits the Hendersons' house along with his wife who is wearing a fur. Harry thinks that the fur is a dead person and decides to bury it.

Apr 21, 1991

E1422m

Pet Psychic

When Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.

Apr 28, 1991

E1522m

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.

May 5, 1991

E1622m

Harry and the Masked Wrestler

Harry becomes a wrestler to help Sarah raise money to save an injured sea lion. George asks wrestler 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan to judge a benefit match featuring the debut of reluctant wrestler 'Bigfoot Man'.

May 12, 1991

E1722m

When Harry Met Sammy

When Tiffany brings Harry home, George and Nancy tell Samantha the truth, whetting her appetite for a good news story. Samantha decides to break the story of Harry on her news program.

May 19, 1991

E1822m

Harry and the Cheerleaders

When three Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders come to town on a mascot search, Ernie dreams that he loses his pal Harry to stardom. Ernie fears Harry may become the new mascot for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

May 26, 1991

Actors

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

George Henderson

Molly Cheek

Molly Cheek

Nancy Henderson

Zachary Bostrom

Zachary Bostrom

Ernie Henderson

Carol-Ann Merrill

Carol-Ann Merrill

Sara Henderson

Noah Blake

Noah Blake

Brett Douglas

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