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