About this season
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.
Episodes (18)
1. The Arrival
Aired 13 January 1991 • 22 min
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.
2. The Day After
Aired 20 January 1991 • 22 min
Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.
3. Cool
Aired 27 January 1991 • 22 min
Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.
4. Harry Goes Home (1)
Aired 3 February 1991 • 22 min
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)
5. Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)
Aired 10 February 1991 • 22 min
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)
6. The Father-Son Game
Aired 17 February 1991 • 22 min
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.
7. Baggin' the Big One
Aired 24 February 1991 • 22 min
A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.
8. Harry the Hero
Aired 3 March 1991 • 22 min
The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.
9. Roots, the Herb
Aired 10 March 1991 • 22 min
Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.
10. The Mentor
Aired 17 March 1991 • 22 min
The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.
11. The Bodyguard
Aired 24 March 1991 • 22 min
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.
12. Harry and the Homeless Man
Aired 7 April 1991 • 22 min
Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.
13. Harry Goes Ape
Aired 21 April 1991 • 22 min
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.
14. Pet Psychic
Aired 28 April 1991 • 22 min
When Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.
15. The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle
Aired 5 May 1991 • 22 min
A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.
16. Harry and the Masked Wrestler
Aired 12 May 1991 • 22 min
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'.
17. When Harry Met Sammy
Aired 19 May 1991 • 22 min
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.
18. Harry and the Cheerleaders
Aired 26 May 1991 • 22 min
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.