About this season
A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
Episodes (26)
1. A.L.F.
7.5Aired 22 September 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. Strangers in the Night
7.3Aired 29 September 1986 • 23 min
ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
3. Looking for Lucky
6.9Aired 6 October 1986 • 23 min
When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
4. Pennsylvania 6-5000
6.6Aired 13 October 1986 • 23 min
ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
5. Keepin' the Faith
6.6Aired 20 October 1986 • 23 min
ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
6. For Your Eyes Only
6.8Aired 3 November 1986 • 23 min
ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
7. Help Me, Rhonda
6.6Aired 10 November 1986 • 23 min
Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
8. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
6.9Aired 17 November 1986 • 23 min
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
9. Jump
6.7Aired 24 November 1986 • 23 min
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
10. Baby, You Can Drive My Car
6.9Aired 1 December 1986 • 23 min
ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
11. On the Road Again
7.0Aired 8 December 1986 • 23 min
Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
12. Oh, Tannerbaum
6.3Aired 22 December 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.
13. Mother and Child Reunion
6.8Aired 12 January 1987 • 23 min
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
14. A Little Bit of Soap
7.0Aired 19 January 1987 • 23 min
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
15. I've Got a New Attitude
6.9Aired 2 February 1987 • 23 min
ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
16. Try to Remember (1)
6.4Aired 9 February 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.
17. Try to Remember (2)
6.7Aired 9 February 1987 • 23 min
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
18. Border Song
6.5Aired 16 February 1987 • 23 min
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
19. Wild Thing
6.6Aired 2 March 1987 • 23 min
ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
20. Going Out of My Head Over You
6.8Aired 16 March 1987 • 23 min
Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
21. Lookin' Through the Windows
6.9Aired 23 March 1987 • 23 min
ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
22. It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
6.5Aired 30 March 1987 • 23 min
ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
23. The Gambler
6.9Aired 6 April 1987 • 23 min
ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
24. Weird Science
6.9Aired 13 April 1987 • 23 min
Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
25. La Cucaracha
7.1Aired 4 May 1987 • 23 min
A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
26. Come Fly with Me
6.8Aired 11 May 1987 • 23 min
When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.