Episodes
1. A.L.F.
7.4
September 22, 1986
23 min
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, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
2. Strangers in the Night
7.1
September 29, 1986
23 min
ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
Guest Stars:
Larry Hankin, Lisle Wilson, Mark Levine, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
3. Looking for Lucky
6.5
October 6, 1986
23 min
When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
Guest Stars:
Darwin Joston, Jed Mills, Carrie Lorraine
4. Pennsylvania 6-5000
6.2
October 13, 1986
23 min
ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
Guest Stars:
Richard Sanders, Meshach Taylor, Arthur Rosenberg, Vince McKewin
5. Keepin' the Faith
6.2
October 20, 1986
23 min
ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
Guest Stars:
Mary Jo Catlett, Myrna White, Bunny Summers, Sandy Freeman, Alan David Gelman
6. For Your Eyes Only
6.3
November 3, 1986
23 min
ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
Guest Stars:
Andrea Covell
8. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
6.6
November 17, 1986
23 min
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
Guest Stars:
Kurt McKinney
9. Jump
6.1
November 24, 1986
23 min
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
Guest Stars:
Tim Rossovich, Joe Namath, Clyde Kusatsu, Thomas Callaway, Michael Lemon
10. Baby, You Can Drive My Car
6.6
December 1, 1986
23 min
ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
Guest Stars:
Robert Costanzo
11. On the Road Again
6.6
December 8, 1986
23 min
Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
Guest Stars:
Sam Whipple, Mickey Jones
12. Oh, Tannerbaum
6.0
December 22, 1986
23 min
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.
Guest Stars:
John LaMotta
13. Mother and Child Reunion
6.4
January 12, 1987
23 min
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
Guest Stars:
Anne Meara
14. A Little Bit of Soap
6.6
January 19, 1987
23 min
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
Guest Stars:
Robert Pine, Deborah White, Randy Sutter, Kristen Taylor Johnson, Anne Meara
15. I've Got a New Attitude
6.2
February 2, 1987
23 min
ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
Guest Stars:
Paul Dooley, Stephen Seigel, Anne Meara
16. Try to Remember (1)
5.9
February 9, 1987
23 min
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, Anne Meara, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Mickey Jones
17. Try to Remember (2)
5.8
February 9, 1987
23 min
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
Guest Stars:
Judy Landers, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
18. Border Song
5.9
February 16, 1987
23 min
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
Guest Stars:
Earl Boen, Diane Cary, Philip Gordon
19. Wild Thing
6.2
March 2, 1987
23 min
ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
Guest Stars:
Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
20. Going Out of My Head Over You
6.4
March 16, 1987
23 min
Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
Guest Stars:
Bill Daily, Liz Sheridan, Jack Riley
21. Lookin' Through the Windows
6.6
March 23, 1987
23 min
ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
Guest Stars:
Bill McIntyre, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
22. It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
5.8
March 30, 1987
23 min
ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
Guest Stars:
Marcia Wallace, Mimi Davis-Taylor, Mitchell Group, Joshua Rudoy
23. The Gambler
6.5
April 6, 1987
23 min
ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
Guest Stars:
David Leisure, Anne Meara, Bob Larkin, Pamela McMyler, Phil Rubenstein
24. Weird Science
6.5
April 13, 1987
23 min
Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
Guest Stars:
Marcia Wallace, Garry Goodrow
25. La Cucaracha
6.6
May 4, 1987
23 min
A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
Guest Stars:
Douglas Warhit, John LaMotta
