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ALF

ALF
★ 7.6/10•1986•23m•TV-G•Comedy•Family•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 22, 1986

Episodes

Episode 1 - A.L.F.E123m

A.L.F.

Gordon Shumway, last known survivor from the planet Melmac, crash-lands his spaceship into the Tanner family's suburban garage. Willie dubs him "ALF", short for Alien Life Form. After convincing a military officer that they are not harboring a space creature, the Tanners decide to take ALF in as a member of the family.

Sep 22, 1986

Episode 2 - Strangers in the NightE223m

Strangers in the Night

ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.

Sep 29, 1986

Episode 3 - Looking for LuckyE323m

Looking for Lucky

When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.

Oct 6, 1986

Episode 4 - Pennsylvania 6-5000E423m

Pennsylvania 6-5000

ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.

Oct 13, 1986

Episode 5 - Keepin' the FaithE523m

Keepin' the Faith

ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

Oct 20, 1986

Episode 6 - For Your Eyes OnlyE623m

For Your Eyes Only

ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

Nov 3, 1986

Episode 7 - Help Me, RhondaE723m

Help Me, Rhonda

Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

Nov 10, 1986

Episode 8 - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?E823m

Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?

ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.

Nov 17, 1986

Episode 9 - JumpE923m

Jump

On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.

Nov 24, 1986

Episode 10 - Baby, You Can Drive My CarE1023m

Baby, You Can Drive My Car

ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.

Dec 1, 1986

Episode 11 - On the Road AgainE1123m

On the Road Again

Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.

Dec 8, 1986

Episode 12 - Oh, TannerbaumE1223m

Oh, Tannerbaum

It's Christmastime. Unfortunately ALF chops the Christmas tree into firewood before anyone notices. The Tanners then have two tasks: to teach ALF all about Christmas and find a new Christmas tree.

Dec 22, 1986

Episode 13 - Mother and Child ReunionE1323m

Mother and Child Reunion

ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.

Jan 12, 1987

Episode 14 - A Little Bit of SoapE1423m

A Little Bit of Soap

ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

Jan 19, 1987

Episode 15 - I've Got a New AttitudeE1523m

I've Got a New Attitude

ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

Feb 2, 1987

Episode 16 - Try to Remember (1)E1623m

Try to Remember (1)

ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.

Feb 9, 1987

Episode 17 - Try to Remember (2)E1723m

Try to Remember (2)

The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.

Feb 9, 1987

Episode 18 - Border SongE1823m

Border Song

ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

Feb 16, 1987

Episode 19 - Wild ThingE1923m

Wild Thing

ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.

Mar 2, 1987

Episode 20 - Going Out of My Head Over YouE2023m

Going Out of My Head Over You

Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

Mar 16, 1987

Episode 21 - Lookin' Through the WindowsE2123m

Lookin' Through the Windows

ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.

Mar 23, 1987

Episode 22 - It Isn't Easy ... Bein' GreenE2223m

It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green

ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.

Mar 30, 1987

Episode 23 - The GamblerE2323m

The Gambler

ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.

Apr 6, 1987

Episode 24 - Weird ScienceE2423m

Weird Science

Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.

Apr 13, 1987

Episode 25 - La CucarachaE2523m

La Cucaracha

A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

May 4, 1987

Episode 26 - Come Fly with MeE2623m

Come Fly with Me

When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.

May 11, 1987

Actors

Max Wright

Max Wright

Willie Tanner

Anne Schedeen

Anne Schedeen

Kate Tanner

Andrea Elson

Andrea Elson

Lynn Tanner

Benji Gregory

Benji Gregory

Brian Tanner

Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros

Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros

Alf / Gordon Shumway

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