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