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