Episode 1
Stop in the Name of Love
23m6.9 / 10
ALF hides out in the back seat during Lynn's date at the drive-in.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Gwyn Gurian, Skip FrankGuest stars Ricky Paull Goldin, John LaMotta
Where to watch ALF
TV series
ALF
1986TV-G4 seasons7.6 / 10
Got cat?
A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
See where to watchStreaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Stream
Watch free
Synopsis
A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
Cast, crew and production details
About ALF
Cast
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 DuckworthCredits
- Created by
- Paul Fusco, Tom Patchett
- Written by
- Steve Pepoon, Lisa A. Bannick, Paul Fusco, Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson, Laurie Gelman, Mike Reiss, Al Jean, Stephen Sustarsic, Donald Todd, David Adam Silverman, Tom Patchett, Victor Fresco, Thad Mumford, Scott S. Gorden, Jerry Stahl
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 101
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States- Alien Productions
Themes
alienalien life-formextraterrestrialfamily relationshipsouter spacesitcom
Season 3 episodes
Watch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 2
Stairway to Heaven
23m6.9 / 10
In a fantasy sequence, ALF's guardian angel shows him what the Tanners' lives would be like without him.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Philip WhitehillGuest stars Joseph Maher, Liz Sheridan, Lindy Nisbet
Where to watch ALF
Episode 3
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
23m6.4 / 10
The Tanners let Trevor Ochmonek stay at their house after he has a fight with his wife.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Steve PepoonGuest stars Beverly Archer, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 4
Tonight, Tonight (1)
23m5.7 / 10
ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Lisa A. Bannick, Al Jean, Steve Pepoon, Mike ReissGuest stars Joyce Brothers, Tommy Newsom, Frederick de Cordova, Joan Embery, John LaMotta, Tim Wade, Eugene Greytak, Ed McMahon
Where to watch ALF
Episode 5
Tonight, Tonight (2)
23m5.9 / 10
ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Lisa A. Bannick, Al Jean, Steve Pepoon, Mike ReissGuest stars Joyce Brothers, Tommy Newsom, Frederick de Cordova, Joan Embery, John LaMotta, Eugene Greytak, Ed McMahon
Where to watch ALF
Episode 6
Promises, Promises
23m7.0 / 10
Betrayed confidences cause a falling-out between ALF and Lynn.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Beverly ArcherGuest stars Michael Des Barres, Mark Clayman
Where to watch ALF
Episode 7
Turkey in the Straw (1)
23m7.0 / 10
The Tanners are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner with the Ochmonek's bizarre relatives.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Tom Patchett, Steven HollanderGuest stars David Ogden Stiers, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Norman Lee Harris, Michael Champion, David Knell, Robert P. Lieb, Adrienne Hampton
Where to watch ALF
Episode 8
Turkey in the Straw (2)
23m7.2 / 10
ALF must avoid the Alien Task Force when a bum blows the whistle on him.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Tom Patchett, Steven HollanderGuest stars David Ogden Stiers, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Michael Champion, David Knell, Norman Lee Harris, Robert P. Lieb, Adrienne Hampton
Where to watch ALF
Episode 9
Changes
23m6.5 / 10
Kate goes back to work when a strike sends Willie home.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Lisa A. BannickGuest stars Wendy Oates
Where to watch ALF
Episode 10
My Back Pages
23m5.9 / 10
In a nightmare, Willie dreams ALF is his school roommate.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Ron BurlaGuest stars Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
Where to watch ALF
Episode 11
Alone Again, Naturally
23m7.0 / 10
ALF mistakenly believes his cousin is living in Barstow, when he reads an article in the National Inquisitor.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Paul FuscoGuest stars Kathleen Freeman, Richard McKenzie
Where to watch ALF
Episode 12
Do You Believe in Magic?
23m6.4 / 10
ALF makes Brian disappear with a mail-order magic kit.
Directed by Tony CsikiWritten by Scott S. Gorden
Where to watch ALF
Episode 13
Hide Away
23m6.6 / 10
ALF is convinced gangsters are chasing the Tanners' houseguest.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Steve PepoonGuest stars Todd Susman, Jesse D. Goins, John LaMotta, Ron Steelman, Tony Lober
Where to watch ALF
Episode 14
Fight Back
23m7.1 / 10
ALF's expose earns Willie a guest spot on David Horowitz's consumer advocate show.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Seth WeisbordGuest stars David Horowitz, John LaMotta, Tom La Grua, Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 15
Suspicious Minds
23m6.5 / 10
ALF is convinced that a reclusive neighbor is actually Elvis Presley.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Al Jean, Mike ReissGuest stars Liz Sheridan, Pete Willcox
Where to watch ALF
Episode 16
Baby Love
23m6.5 / 10
ALF has an allergic reaction to a baby.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Lisa A. BannickGuest stars Nancy Lenehan, Liz Sheridan, Wendy Oates, Rebecca Boone, Stephanie Hagen
Where to watch ALF
Episode 17
Running Scared
23m7.0 / 10
An extortionist threatens to turn ALF in to the immigration authorities for being an ""illegal alien"".
Directed by Gary ShimokawaWritten by Steve PepoonGuest stars John LaMotta, Peter Iacangelo, Bill Wiley
Where to watch ALF
Episode 18
Standing in the Shadows of Love
23m6.9 / 10
ALF ghostwrites Jake's love letters.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven CohenGuest stars Carla Gugino, Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 19
Superstition
23m6.9 / 10
ALF blames his streak of bad luck on a Melmac superstition.
Directed by Gary ShimokawaWritten by Steve PepoonGuest stars John LaMotta, David Wohl, Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 20
Torn Between Two Lovers
23m6.9 / 10
Lynn ends up with two dates for a dance through ALF's mishandled phone message.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Beverly ArcherGuest stars Ricky Paull Goldin, Mark Clayman
Where to watch ALF
Episode 21
Funeral for a Friend
23m6.4 / 10
Desperate for a pet of his own, ALF acquires an ant farm.
Directed by Paul FuscoWritten by Scott S. Gorden
Where to watch ALF
Episode 22
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
23m6.3 / 10
ALF and Jake suggest Brian camp out to overcome his fear of the dark.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Alicia Marie SchudtGuest stars Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 23
Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?
23m6.8 / 10
ALF sees Jake's kleptomaniac mother arrives for a visit, and steals a broach from Kate.
Directed by Howard StormWritten by Lisa A. Bannick, Paul FuscoGuest stars Randee Heller, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 24
Like an Old Time Movie
23m6.4 / 10
ALF imagines in black and white that he and the Tanners are silent-movie stars.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Nelson CostelloGuest stars Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Josh Blake
Where to watch ALF
Episode 25
Shake, Rattle and Roll
23m6.9 / 10
ALF prepares for the worst after experiencing a mild earthquake.
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Ron BurlaGuest stars Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta, Josh Blake, Bruno Alexander
Where to watch ALF
Episode 26
Having My Baby
23m6.3 / 10Finale
ALF prepares for the baby's arrival by re-enacting scenes from "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
Directed by Nick HavingaWritten by Lisa A. Bannick
Where to watch ALFEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
