Harry and the Hendersons (Season 1)

The Arrival (Episode 1)

Air date: 1991-01-13

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

The Day After (Episode 2)

Writer: John Boni

Air date: 1991-01-20

Runtime: 22 min

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

Cool (Episode 3)

Writer: Alan Moskowitz

Air date: 1991-01-27

Runtime: 22 min

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

Harry Goes Home (1) (Episode 4)

Air date: 1991-02-03

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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)

Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2) (Episode 5)

Air date: 1991-02-10

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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)

The Father-Son Game (Episode 6)

Writer: Bob Colleary

Air date: 1991-02-17

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Baggin' the Big One (Episode 7)

Air date: 1991-02-24

Runtime: 22 min

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

Harry the Hero (Episode 8)

Air date: 1991-03-03

Runtime: 22 min

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

Roots, the Herb (Episode 9)

Air date: 1991-03-10

Runtime: 22 min

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

The Mentor (Episode 10)

Air date: 1991-03-17

Runtime: 22 min

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

The Bodyguard (Episode 11)

Air date: 1991-03-24

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Harry and the Homeless Man (Episode 12)

Air date: 1991-04-07

Runtime: 22 min

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

Harry Goes Ape (Episode 13)

Writer: Michael Poryes

Air date: 1991-04-21

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Pet Psychic (Episode 14)

Air date: 1991-04-28

Runtime: 22 min

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

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle (Episode 15)

Air date: 1991-05-05

Runtime: 22 min

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

Harry and the Masked Wrestler (Episode 16)

Air date: 1991-05-12

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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'.

When Harry Met Sammy (Episode 17)

Writer: Bob Colleary

Air date: 1991-05-19

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.

Harry and the Cheerleaders (Episode 18)

Air date: 1991-05-26

Runtime: 22 min

Overview: 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.