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A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Tom PatchettGuest stars Francis X. McCarthy, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
Episode 2
ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Thad Mumford, Paul FuscoGuest stars Larry Hankin, Lisle Wilson, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Mark Levine
Episode 3
When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Darwin Joston, Jed Mills, Carrie Lorraine
Episode 4
ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Donald ToddGuest stars Richard Sanders, Meshach Taylor, Arthur Rosenberg, Vince McKewin
Episode 5
ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Laurie GelmanGuest stars Mary Jo Catlett, Myrna White, Bunny Summers, Sandy Freeman, Alan David Gelman
Episode 6
ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Mitzi McCall, Adrienne ArmstrongGuest stars Andrea Covell
Episode 7
Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
Directed by Peter Bonerz, Rick GoughWritten by Lloyd Garver, Tom Patchett
Episode 8
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Jerry StahlGuest stars Kurt McKinney
Episode 9
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Gary MarkowitzGuest stars Tim Rossovich, Joe Namath, Clyde Kusatsu, Thomas Callaway, Michael Lemon, Susan Lavine, Brad Thornton, Ivan Bonar
Episode 10
ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
Directed by Nancy HeydornWritten by Thad Mumford, Laurie GelmanGuest stars Robert Costanzo
Episode 11
Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Bob Bendetson, Howard BendetsonGuest stars Sam Whipple, Mickey Jones
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Rick GoughWritten by Donald ToddGuest stars John LaMotta
Episode 13
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Bob Bendetson, Howard BendetsonGuest stars Anne Meara
Episode 14
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Laurie GelmanGuest stars Robert Pine, Deborah White, Randy Sutter, Kristen Taylor Johnson, Anne Meara, Jessica James
Episode 15
ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
Directed by Nancy HeydornWritten by Thad MumfordGuest stars Paul Dooley, Stephen Seigel, Anne Meara
Episode 16
ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson, Laurie GelmanGuest stars Judy Landers, Anne Meara
Episode 17
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson, Laurie GelmanGuest stars Judy Landers, John LaMotta
Episode 18
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
Directed by Tom PatchettWritten by Donald ToddGuest stars Earl Boen, Diane Cary, Philip Gordon
Episode 19
ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
Directed by Nancy HeydornWritten by Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam SilvermanGuest stars Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
Episode 20
Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
Directed by Nancy HeydornWritten by Bob Bendetson, Howard BendetsonGuest stars Bill Daily, Liz Sheridan
Episode 21
ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
Directed by Nancy HeydornWritten by Bob BendetsonGuest stars Bill McIntyre, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
Episode 22
ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Lisa Stotsky, Wendy GrafGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Mimi Davis-Taylor, Mitchell Group, Joshua Rudoy
Episode 23
ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
Directed by Gary ShimokawaWritten by Thad Mumford, Laurie GelmanGuest stars David Leisure, Anne Meara, Bob Larkin, Pamela McMyler, Phil Rubenstein, Lee Ryan
Episode 24
Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
Directed by Paul FuscoWritten by Paul FuscoGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Garry Goodrow
Episode 25
A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Jerry StahlGuest stars Douglas Warhit, John LaMotta
Episode 26
When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.
Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Nelson CostelloGuest stars Archie Hahn, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Max WrightWillie Tanner
Anne SchedeenKate Tanner
Andrea ElsonLynn Tanner
Benji GregoryBrian Tanner
Mihaly 'Michu' MeszarosAlf / Gordon Shumway
Marcia WallaceMrs. Lyman
Judy LandersBrenda
Ricky Paull GoldinDanny Duckworth
NBCUnited States
