The Best Episodes Directed By Tom Patchett

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(20 votes)

   #1 - A.L.F.

   S1:E19/22/1986

   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.

   Director:Tom Patchett

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   7.0/10(11 votes)

   #2 - A Little Bit of Soap

   S1:E141/19/1987

   ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

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   6.9/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?

   S1:E811/17/1986

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

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   6.8/10(10 votes)

   #4 - Mother and Child Reunion

   S1:E131/12/1987

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

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   6.7/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Try to Remember (2)

   S1:E172/9/1987

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

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   6.5/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Border Song

   S1:E182/16/1987

   ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

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   6.4/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Try to Remember (1)

   S1:E162/9/1987

   ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.

   Director:Tom Patchett

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