ALF

1986–1990 · Ended · 4 seasons · 101 episodes · Comedy, Family · United States

Creator Paul Fusco, Tom Patchett · Channel NBC · Starring Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson

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A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
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Episodes

26 episodes · September 1986 – May 1987
  1. Episode 1: 1. A.L.F.September 22, 1986 · 23 min
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Strangers in the NightSeptember 29, 1986 · 23 min
    ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Looking for LuckyOctober 6, 1986 · 23 min
    When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Pennsylvania 6-5000October 13, 1986 · 23 min
    ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Keepin' the FaithOctober 20, 1986 · 23 min
    ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
  6. Episode 6: 6. For Your Eyes OnlyNovember 3, 1986 · 23 min
    ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Help Me, RhondaNovember 10, 1986 · 23 min
    Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?November 17, 1986 · 23 min
    ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
  3. Episode 9: 9. JumpNovember 24, 1986 · 23 min
    On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Baby, You Can Drive My CarDecember 1, 1986 · 23 min
    ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
  5. Episode 11: 11. On the Road AgainDecember 8, 1986 · 23 min
    Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
  6. Episode 12: 12. Oh, TannerbaumDecember 22, 1986 · 23 min
    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.
  7. Episode 13: 13. Mother and Child ReunionJanuary 12, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
  8. Episode 14: 14. A Little Bit of SoapJanuary 19, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
  9. Episode 15: 15. I've Got a New AttitudeFebruary 2, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Try to Remember (1)February 9, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.
  11. Episode 17: 17. Try to Remember (2)February 9, 1987 · 23 min
    The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
  12. Episode 18: 18. Border SongFebruary 16, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
  13. Episode 19: 19. Wild ThingMarch 2, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
  14. Episode 20: 20. Going Out of My Head Over YouMarch 16, 1987 · 23 min
    Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
  15. Episode 21: 21. Lookin' Through the WindowsMarch 23, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
  16. Episode 22: 22. It Isn't Easy ... Bein' GreenMarch 30, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
  17. Episode 23: 23. The GamblerApril 6, 1987 · 23 min
    ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
  18. Episode 24: 24. Weird ScienceApril 13, 1987 · 23 min
    Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
  19. Episode 25: 25. La CucarachaMay 4, 1987 · 23 min
    A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
  20. Episode 26: 26. Come Fly with MeMay 11, 1987 · 23 min
    When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
23 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 22, 1986
LAST AIRED
March 24, 1990
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Alien Productions

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