The best episode directed by Tom Patchett is "A.L.F.", rated 7.214/10 from 14 user votes. It was "written by Tom Patchett". "A.L.F." aired on 9/22/1986 and is rated 0.9 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?".
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
Writer: Tom Patchett
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Jerry Stahl
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Laurie Gelman
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Bob Bendetson
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Donald Todd
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Donald Todd
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
Writer: Donald Todd