Season 1

26 EPISODES • 1986

Season 1 of ALF was released on September 22 and consists of 26 episodes.

Episodes

1: A.L.F.

Sep 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

Sep 29, 1986

ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.

3: Looking for Lucky

Oct 6, 1986

When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.

4: Pennsylvania 6-5000

Oct 13, 1986

ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.

5: Keepin' the Faith

Oct 20, 1986

ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

6: For Your Eyes Only

Nov 3, 1986

ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

7: Help Me, Rhonda

Nov 10, 1986

Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

8: Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?

Nov 17, 1986

ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.

9: Jump

Nov 24, 1986

On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.

10: Baby, You Can Drive My Car

Dec 1, 1986

ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.

11: On the Road Again

Dec 8, 1986

Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.

12: Oh, Tannerbaum

Dec 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

Jan 12, 1987

ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.

14: A Little Bit of Soap

Jan 19, 1987

ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

15: I've Got a New Attitude

Feb 2, 1987

ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

16: Try to Remember (1)

Feb 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)

Feb 9, 1987

The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.

18: Border Song

Feb 16, 1987

ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

19: Wild Thing

Mar 2, 1987

ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.

20: Going Out of My Head Over You

Mar 16, 1987

Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

21: Lookin' Through the Windows

Mar 23, 1987

ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.

22: It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green

Mar 30, 1987

ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.

23: The Gambler

Apr 6, 1987

ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.

24: Weird Science

Apr 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.

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