ALF (Season 1)

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

A.L.F. (Episode 1) 7.4
Writer: Tom Patchett
Air date: 1986-09-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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.
Strangers in the Night (Episode 2) 7.1
Writer: Thad Mumford
Air date: 1986-09-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
Looking for Lucky (Episode 3) 6.5
Writer: Bob Bendetson
Air date: 1986-10-06
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
Pennsylvania 6-5000 (Episode 4) 6.2
Writer: Donald Todd
Air date: 1986-10-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
Keepin' the Faith (Episode 5) 6.2
Writer: Laurie Gelman
Air date: 1986-10-20
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
For Your Eyes Only (Episode 6) 6.3
Writer: Mitzi McCall
Air date: 1986-11-03
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
Help Me, Rhonda (Episode 7) 6.1
Writer: Lloyd Garver
Air date: 1986-11-10
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue? (Episode 8) 6.6
Writer: Jerry Stahl
Air date: 1986-11-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
Jump (Episode 9) 6.1
Writer: Gary Markowitz
Air date: 1986-11-24
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
Baby, You Can Drive My Car (Episode 10) 6.6
Writer: Thad Mumford
Air date: 1986-12-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
On the Road Again (Episode 11) 6.6
Writer: Bob Bendetson
Air date: 1986-12-08
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
Oh, Tannerbaum (Episode 12) 6.0
Writer: Donald Todd
Air date: 1986-12-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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.
Mother and Child Reunion (Episode 13) 6.4
Writer: Bob Bendetson
Air date: 1987-01-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
A Little Bit of Soap (Episode 14) 6.6
Writer: Laurie Gelman
Air date: 1987-01-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
I've Got a New Attitude (Episode 15) 6.2
Writer: Thad Mumford
Air date: 1987-02-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
Try to Remember (1) (Episode 16) 5.9
Writer: Donald Todd
Air date: 1987-02-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.
Try to Remember (2) (Episode 17) 5.8
Writer: Donald Todd
Air date: 1987-02-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
Border Song (Episode 18) 5.9
Writer: Donald Todd
Air date: 1987-02-16
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
Wild Thing (Episode 19) 6.2
Writer: Stephen Sustarsic
Air date: 1987-03-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
Going Out of My Head Over You (Episode 20) 6.4
Writer: Bob Bendetson
Air date: 1987-03-16
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
Lookin' Through the Windows (Episode 21) 6.6
Writer: Bob Bendetson
Air date: 1987-03-23
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green (Episode 22) 5.8
Writer: Lisa Stotsky
Air date: 1987-03-30
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
The Gambler (Episode 23) 6.5
Writer: Thad Mumford
Air date: 1987-04-06
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
Weird Science (Episode 24) 6.5
Writer: Paul Fusco
Air date: 1987-04-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
La Cucaracha (Episode 25) 6.6
Writer: Jerry Stahl
Air date: 1987-05-04
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
Come Fly with Me (Episode 26) 6.4
Writer: Nelson Costello
Air date: 1987-05-11
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.