ALF

Name: ALF
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
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Genres: Comedy Family Sci-Fi

First Aired: 1986-09-22Length: 25 MinStatus: Ended

The Tanner family is an average American family. One day, they discover that they have a visitor. He's small, he's furry, he's arrogant, and he's an alien from the planet Melmac. Unsure what to do, they name him ALF: Alien Life Form. Alf soon decides that as much as he misses his home planet, there's a lot to be said for Earth: the Tanners are willing to concede anything as long as he doesn't announce his presence. Oh yeah, the Tanners also have a cat, which looks rather tasty... (Source: thetvdb.com)

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Season 4 (show/hide)
24	Consider Me Gone	1990-03-24
It's a sad day in the Tanner household as ALF announces he's leaving Earth to settle on another planet with Skip and Rhonda, but ALF is captured by the Alien Task Force before he can get to their spaceship. Guest stars: Doug Ballard, Larry Poindexter, Richard Fancy, Sherman Howard
23	I Gotta Be Me	1990-03-10
ALF is the only one excited by the idea of Lynn moving in with her boyfriend. Guest stars: Dean Cameron
22	Hungry Like a Wolf	1990-03-03
ALF takes to the park in search of food after his diet fails. Guest stars: Donna LaBrie, Jeff Doucette
21	Stayin' Alive	1990-02-26
A morally outraged ALF writes nasty letters to a pollution-producing company. Guest stars: Dan Castellaneta
20	Mr. Sandman	1990-02-19
ALF and Willie scour Death Valley for buried treasure after discovering an old map.
19	When I'm Sixty-Four	1990-02-12
ALF encounters youth-seeking senior citizens when he's discovered sneaking into a retirement home. Guest stars: Amzie Strickland, Eric Christman, Phil Leeds, Virginia Russell
18	Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades	1990-02-05
ALF considers the future with the Tanners, who will age faster than the ageless alien. Guest stars: Dean Cameron, Edward Edwards, Fran Drescher, Mark Blankfield
17	Gimme That Old Time Religion	1990-01-29
As a newly ordained Melmacian minister, ALF must officiate a ceremony on Earth.
16	True Colors	1990-01-22
ALF enters the art world after he earns praise for a still life made from food. Guest stars: Bill Brochtrup, Gregory Cooke, Kip Gilman, Tara Karsian
15	Love on the Rocks	1990-01-15
Neal and his ex-wife Margaret reconcile, but ALF goes a long way to prove her motives are less than honest. Guest stars: Allyce Beasley, Lela Ivey, Stanley DeSantis
14	Make 'em Laugh	1990-01-08
ALF dreams he's a famous stand-up comic. Guest stars: Brandon Tartikoff, Carl Carllson, Carl Carlsson, Casey Kasem, David Spade, John Apicella, John Pinette, Joseph V. Perry, Wayne Powers
13	It's My Party	1989-12-11
ALF is relegated once again to the attic when the Tanners throw a Hawaiian luau. Guest stars: Alex Henteloff, Dean Cameron, Henry G. Sanders, Jonathan Schmock, Shirley Prestia, Ted Raimi
12	Fever	1989-12-04
The Tanners pamper ALF after he catches his first Earth cold.
11	Happy Together	1989-11-27
ALF, on the outs with the Tanners, is offered a place to stay by Neal. Guest stars: Dan Gilvezan, Fran Bennett, Timothy Stack
10	Break Up to Make Up	1989-11-20
Whizzer comes face-to-face with ALF when he searches for Dorothy at the Tanners. Guest stars: Anne Meara, Paul Dooley, Steve Sweeney
9	Live and Let Die	1989-11-13
ALF's attitude toward cats changes after his first encounter with kittens. Guest stars: Emily Schulman, Holly Fields, Kevin Bourland
8	The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face	1989-11-06
ALF gets peeved about having to remain hidden while Willie's brother extends his visit.
7	He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother	1989-10-30
ALF, forced to hide, plots the removal of Willie's visiting brother Neal.
6	Hooked on a Feeling	1989-10-23
Willie, in an effort to curb ALF's cotton addiction, holds a support group meeting in his living room. Guest stars: Dale Raoul, Joe Mays, Marcia Firestein, Rob Neukirch
5	Mind Games	1989-10-16
After a visit from a psychologist, ALF subjects the Tanners to a barrage of unwanted psychoanalysis. Guest stars: Bill Daily
4	We're in the Money	1989-10-09
Using Willie's home computer, ALF discovers and later becomes addicted to the art of making stock-market deals.
3	Wanted: Dead or Alive	1989-10-02
ALF shields Willie when a criminal resembling him is profiled on a crime-stopper TV show, but Trevor turns him in. Guest stars: Aaron Lustig, Bob Bancroft, David Alan Grier, Denise Y. Dowse, John Ingle, Kenneth Tigar, Parker Whitman
2	Lies	1989-09-25
Tabloid photographers accidentally photograph ALF, so the Tanners have to get the film back. Guest stars: Charles Dougherty, Judith-Marie Bergan
1	Baby, Come Back	1989-09-18
ALF earns the right to baby-sit Eric, but almost blows it when the child disappears. Guest stars: Charles Nickerson, J.R. Nickerson, Missy Francis

Season 3 (show/hide)
26	Having My Baby	1989-05-08
ALF prepares for the baby's arrival by re-enacting scenes from "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
25	Shake, Rattle and Roll	1989-05-01
ALF prepares for the worst after experiencing a mild earthquake. Guest stars: Bruno Acalinas
24	Like an Old Time Movie	1989-04-17
ALF imagines in black and white that he and the Tanners are silent-movie stars.
23	Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby?	1989-04-10
ALF sees Jake's kleptomaniac mother arrive for a visit and steal a broach from Kate.
22	Don't Be Afraid of the Dark	1989-03-27
ALF and Jake suggest Brian camp out to overcome his fear of the dark.
21	Funeral for a Friend	1989-03-20
Desperate for a pet of his own, ALF acquires an ant farm.
20	Torn Between Two Lovers	1989-03-06
Lynn ends up with two dates for a dance through ALF's mishandled phone message. Guest stars: Mark Clayman, Ricky Paull Goldin
19	Superstition	1989-02-27
ALF blames his streak of bad luck on a Melmac superstition. Guest stars: David Wohl
18	Standing in the Shadows of Love	1989-02-20
ALF ghostwrites Jake's love letters. Guest stars: Carla Gugino
17	Running Scared	1989-02-13
An extortionist threatens to turn ALF in to the immigration authorities for being an "illegal alien". Guest stars: Bill Wiley, Peter Iacangelo
16	Baby Love	1989-02-06
ALF has an allergic reaction to a baby. Guest stars: Nancy Lenehan, Stephanie Hagen, Wendy Oates-Ferrand
15	Suspicious Minds	1989-01-23
ALF is convinced that a reclusive neighbor is actually Elvis Presley. Guest stars: Peter M. Wilcox
14	Fight Back	1989-01-16
ALF's expose earns Willie a guest spot on David Horowitz's consumer advocate show. Guest stars: David Horowitz, Tom La Grua
13	Hide Away	1989-01-09
ALF is convinced gangsters are chasing the Tanners' houseguest. Guest stars: Jesse D. Goins, Ron Steelman, Todd Susman
12	Do You Believe in Magic?	1988-12-12
ALF makes Brian disappear with a mail-order magic kit.
11	Alone Again, Naturally	1988-12-05
ALF mistakenly believes his cousin is living in Barstow, when he reads an article in the National Inquisitor. Guest stars: Kathleen Freeman, Richard McKenzie
10	My Back Pages	1988-11-28
Seeing Willie and Kate reminiscing over their old stuff in the attic and show the family film footage of them attending the Woodstock festival, ALF asks Willie about the 1960s, causing Willie to ponder if he abandoned the ideals he held during those years. Guest stars: John LaMotta, Liz Sheridan
9	Changes	1988-11-21
Kate goes back to work when a strike sends Willie home. Guest stars: Wendy Oates-Ferrand
8	Turkey in the Straw (2)	1988-11-15
ALF must avoid the Alien Task Force when a bum blows the whistle on him. Guest stars: Adrienne Hampton, David Knell, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Champion, Norman Lee Harris, Robert P. Lieb, Shaggy Murphy
7	Turkey in the Straw (1)	1988-11-14
The Tanners are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner with the Ochmonek's bizarre relatives. Guest stars: Adrienne Hampton, David Knell, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Champion, Norma Lee Harris, Robert P. Lieb, Shaggy Murphy
6	Promises, Promises	1988-10-31
Betrayed confidences cause a falling-out between ALF and Lynn. Guest stars: Mark Clayman, Michael Des Barres
5	Tonight, Tonight (2)	1988-10-24
ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon. Guest stars: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Ed McMahon, Eugene Greytak, Fred De Cordova, Joan Embrey, Rich Little, Teresa Ganzelle, Tim Wade, Tommy Newsom
4	Tonight, Tonight (1)	1988-10-24
ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon. Guest stars: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Ed McMahon, Eugene Greytak, Fred De Cordova, Joan Embrey, Rich Little, Teresa Ganzelle, Tim Wade, Tommy Newsom
3	Breaking Up Is Hard to Do	1988-10-17
The Tanners let Trevor Ochmonek stay at their house after he has a fight with his wife. Guest stars: Beverly Archer
2	Stairway to Heaven	1988-10-10
In a fantasy sequence, ALF's guardian angel shows him what the Tanners' lives would be like without him. Guest stars: Joseph Maher, Lindy Nisbet
1	Stop in the Name of Love	1988-10-03
ALF hides out in the back seat during Lynn's date at the drive-in. Guest stars: Ricky Paull Goldin

Season 2 (show/hide)
26	Varsity Drag	1988-05-09
ALF takes a job as a paper carrier when he learns that the cost of his upkeep is preventing Lynn from attending her first-choice college. Guest stars: Pamela Segall
25	We Are Family	1988-05-02
ALF fantasizes that he reveals his existence to the world and serves as substitute host on David Letterman's show. Guest stars: Andrea Covell, Anne Meara, Bill Daily, Ed White, Michael Berryman, Sandy Duncan
24	Tequila	1988-03-28
Kate's friend, a known drinker, sees ALF in the kitchen and thinks she's hallucinating. Guest stars: Beau Dreman, Dorothy Lyman, Hilarie Thompson, Patrick Cochran, Stephanie Hagen
23	I'm Your Puppet	1988-03-21
ALF's mail-order ventriloquist's dummy takes on a life of its own, and it takes a visit from a psychiatrist to cure him. Guest stars: Bill Daily, Fred Gross
22	Movin' Out	1988-03-14
Willie has problems trying to sell the house because ALF keeps scaring off potential buyers with phony ghosts. Guest stars: H. Ray Huff, Joe Colligan, Nancy Linari, Pamela D'Apella, Robert Beuth
21	Hit Me with Your Best Shot	1988-03-07
Willie abandons his belief in pacifism after meeting the hostile father of the bully who's been pushing Brian around. Guest stars: Martin Doyle
20	You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog	1988-02-29
ALF, jealous of the attention a stray dog is getting, gives the pooch to a mean old woman who claims to be the owner. Guest stars: Anne Ramsey, Logan Ramsey, Nicole Dubuc
19	We Gotta Get Out of This Place	1988-02-22
ALF moves in with his blind friend, Jody, and learns some important lessons about life without sight. Guest stars: Andrea Covell
18	Someone to Watch Over Me (2)	1988-02-15
It's up to Willie to save ALF from the SWAT team surrounding the Ochomonek house, in which ALF had been chasing a prowler. Guest stars: Beverly Archer, Carlos Lacamara, Hal Havins, Raye Birk
17	Someone to Watch Over Me (1)	1988-02-08
ALF lends a hand with the neighborhood block patrol and ends up confronting a prowler in the Ochmoneks' house. Guest stars: Beverly Archer, Carlos Lacamara, Hal Havins, Raye Birk
16	We're So Sorry, Uncle Albert	1988-01-25
ALF believes that he scared Willie's uncle to death. Guest stars: Elisha Cook Jr.
15	Can I Get a Witness?	1988-01-11
ALF demands a fair trial after being accused of throwing a football through the Ochmoneks' window.
14	The Boy Next Door	1988-01-04
ALF befriends the Ochmoneks' belligerent nephew, Jake.
13	ALF's Special Christmas (2)	1987-12-14
ALF is still in the hospital with Tiffany and Mr. Foley. He convinces Tiffany to help him get back to the Tanners, but changes his mind when he hears about Tiffany's condition. Guest stars: Carl Franklin, Cleavon Little, Connie Mercede, Glenn Withrow, James Brown III, Kate Patchett, Keri Houlihan, Molly Hagan, Patricia Thomsen, Scott Brittingham
12	ALF's Special Christmas (1)	1987-12-14
ALF and the Tanners prepare to spend Christmas in a cabin. When the owner comes to visit them, ALF accidently jumps into his trunk and he is taken to a hospital and given away as a Christmas gift to a little girl. Guest stars: Carl Franklin, Cleavon Little, Connie Mercede, Glenn Withrow, James Brown III, Kate Patchett, Keri Houlihan, Molly Hagan, Patricia Thomsen, Scott Brittingham
11	Hail to the Chief	1987-12-07
Kate dreams that she and ALF are rival presidential candidates. Guest stars: John McLaughlin, John O'Connell, Lou Felder
10	Isn't It Romantic?	1987-11-23
ALF and the Tanner kids give Willie and Kate a second honeymoon.
9	Night Train	1987-11-16
Willie and ALF hop on board a freight train in search of adventure. Guest stars: Tracey Walter
8	Something's Wrong with Me	1987-11-09
ALF gets a severe case of hiccups after being excluded from Dorothy and Whizzer's wedding party. Guest stars: Anne Meara, Melanie Manos, Paul Dooley
7	Oh, Pretty Woman	1987-11-02
ALF helps Lynn boost her self-confidence by enrolling her in a beauty pageant. Guest stars: Suzanne Hunt
6	Some Enchanted Evening	1987-10-26
ALF becomes the star attraction at the Tanners' Halloween party. Guest stars: Geoffrey Blake, Lewis Arquette, Linda Hoy, Melanie Noble, Nedra Volz, Richard Roat
5	Prime Time	1987-10-19
The Tanners become a TV-ratings family and ALF decides to rig the system so that his favorite program becomes a hit. Guest stars: David Leisure, Michelle Brustin
4	Wedding Bell Blues	1987-10-12
ALF joins a monastery after learning that his parents were married before he was born – a disgrace on the planet Melmac. Guest stars: Bob Bendetson, John M. Miranda
3	Take a Look at Me Now	1987-10-05
Mrs. Ochmonek thinks she's gone crazy when she spots ALF in the backyard. Guest stars: Raye Birk
2	Somewhere Over the Rerun (aka The Ballad of Gilligan's Island)	1987-09-28
ALF dreams he visits "Gilligan's Island", with castaways Gilligan, the Skipper, the Professor and Mary Ann. Guest stars: Alan Hale Jr., Bob Denver, Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson
1	Working My Way Back to You	1987-09-21
ALF is relocated to the family garage as a result of his mischievous behavior.

Season 1 (show/hide)
26	Come Fly with Me	1987-05-11
When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane. Guest stars: Archie Hahn
25	La Cucaracha	1987-05-04
A cockroach from ALF's spaceship grows to gigantic proportions Guest stars: Doug Warhit
24	Weird Science	1987-04-13
Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge. Guest stars: Gary Goodrow, Marcia Wallace
23	The Gambler	1987-04-06
ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie. Guest stars: Anne Meara, David Leisure, Lee Ryan
22	It's Not Easy Being Green	1987-03-30
ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play. Guest stars: Joshua Rudoy, Marcia Wallace, Mimi Davis, Mitchell Group
21	Lookin' Through the Windows	1987-03-23
ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house. Guest stars: Bill McIntyre
20	Going Out of My Head Over You	1987-03-16
Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist. Guest stars: Bill Daily, Jack Riley
19	Wild Thing	1987-03-02
ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
18	Border Song	1987-02-16
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant. Guest stars: Diane Civita, Earl Boen, Phillip E. Gordon
17	Try to Remember (2)	1987-02-09
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time. Guest stars: Judy Landers
16	Try to Remember (1)	1987-02-09
ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory. Guest stars: Judy Landers
15	I've Got a New Attitude	1987-02-02
ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother. Guest stars: Anne Meara, Paul Dooley
14	A Little Bit of Soap	1987-01-19
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera. Guest stars: Anne Meara, Robert Pine
13	Mother and Child Reunion	1987-01-12
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit. Guest stars: Anne Meara
12	Oh, Tannerbaum	1986-12-22
It's Christmas time. 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.
11	On the Road Again	1986-12-08
Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip. Guest stars: Mickey Jones, Sam Whipple
10	Baby, You Can Drive My Car	1986-12-01
ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
9	Jump	1986-11-24
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving. Guest stars: Ivan Bonar, Joe Namath, Michael Lemon, Thomas Callaway, Tim Rossovich
8	Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?	1986-11-17
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her. Guest stars: Kurt McKinney
7	Help Me, Rhonda	1986-11-10
Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac. Guest stars: Bob Fappiano, Lisa Buckley
6	For Your Eyes Only	1986-11-03
ALF befriends a lonely blind girl. Guest stars: Andrea Covell
5	Keepin' the Faith	1986-10-20
ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone. Guest stars: Mary Jo Catlett, Sandy Freeman
4	Pennsylvania 6-5000	1986-10-13
ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons. Guest stars: Arthur Rosenberg, Harry Shearer, Meshach Taylor, Richard Sanders, Vince McKewin
3	Looking for Lucky	1986-10-06
When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF. Guest stars: Carrie Lorraine, Darwin Joston
2	Strangers in the Night	1986-09-29
ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian. Guest stars: Larry Hankin, Randy Simper
1	A.L.F.	1986-09-22
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. Guest stars: Francis X. McCarthy, Michelle Schlachta

Season 0 (show/hide)
3	ALF Loves a Mystery	1987-09-21
ALF and Benji Gregory explore a shabby mansion hoping to find hidden treasure. During their search, they manage to preview the NBC's Saturday morning schedule of 1987.
2	Project: ALF	1996-02-17
Six years ago, the space alien, ALF, was on his way back to his new home...When the Alien Task Force finally caught him. Now, the story continues to where the series ended. ALF is now protected by the Alien Task Force, but the leader wants to terminate ALF. So two officers decide to save ALF by taking ALF away from him. But the man the officers took ALF to wants to finally reveal ALF to the world. Which leads him to more danger...
1	Pilot (Unaired)
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.

(Source: thetvdb.com)

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