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The Best Episodes of ALF

Every episode of ALF ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of ALF!

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A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    ALF Season 2 Episode 3 - Take a Look at Me Now
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Take a Look at Me Now

    S2:E3

    Mrs. Ochmonek thinks she's gone crazy when she spots ALF in the backyard.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Steve Pepoon

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  2. ALF Season 1 Episode 1 - A.L.F.
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #2 - A.L.F.

    S1:E1

    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

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  3. ALF Season 1 Episode 2 - Strangers in the Night
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Strangers in the Night

    S1:E2

    ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Paul Fusco

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  4. ALF Season 2 Episode 9 - Night Train
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Night Train

    S2:E9

    Willie and ALF hop on board a freight train in search of adventure.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  5. ALF Season 2 Episode 12 - ALF's Special Christmas
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #5 - ALF's Special Christmas

    S2:E12

    ALF and the Tanners prepare to spend Christmas in a cabin. When the owner comes to visit them, ALF accidently jumps into his trunk and he is taken to a hospital and given away as a Christmas gift to a little girl.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Steven Hollander

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  6. ALF Season 2 Episode 23 - Tequila
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Tequila

    S2:E23

    Kate's friend, a known drinker, sees ALF in the kitchen and thinks she's hallucinating.

    Director:Nick Havinga
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. ALF Season 3 Episode 8 - Turkey in the Straw (2)
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Turkey in the Straw (2)

    S3:E8

    ALF must avoid the Alien Task Force when a bum blows the whistle on him.

    Director:Nick Havinga
    Writers:Tom Patchett, Steven Hollander

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  8. ALF Season 1 Episode 25 - La Cucaracha
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #8 - La Cucaracha

    S1:E25

    A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Jerry Stahl

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  9. ALF Season 2 Episode 6 - Some Enchanted Evening
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Some Enchanted Evening

    S2:E6

    ALF becomes the star attraction at the Tanners' Halloween party.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Seth Weisbord

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  10. ALF Season 2 Episode 25 - Varsity Drag
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Varsity Drag

    S2:E25

    ALF takes a job as a paper carrier when he learns that the cost of his upkeep is preventing Lynn from attending her first-choice college.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Lisa A. Bannick

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  11. ALF Season 3 Episode 14 - Fight Back
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Fight Back

    S3:E14

    ALF's expose earns Willie a guest spot on David Horowitz's consumer advocate show.

    Director:Nick Havinga
    Writer:Seth Weisbord

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  12. ALF Season 4 Episode 12 - Fever
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Fever

    S4:E12

    The Tanners pamper ALF after he catches his first Earth cold.

    Director:Paul Miller
    Writer:Bruce David

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  13. ALF Season 1 Episode 11 - On the Road Again
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #13 - On the Road Again

    S1:E11

    Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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  14. ALF Season 1 Episode 14 - A Little Bit of Soap
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #14 - A Little Bit of Soap

    S1:E14

    ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Laurie Gelman

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  15. ALF Season 3 Episode 6 - Promises, Promises
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Promises, Promises

    S3:E6

    Betrayed confidences cause a falling-out between ALF and Lynn.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Beverly Archer

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  16. ALF Season 3 Episode 7 - Turkey in the Straw (1)
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Turkey in the Straw (1)

    S3:E7

    The Tanners are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner with the Ochmonek's bizarre relatives.

    Director:Nick Havinga
    Writers:Tom Patchett, Steven Hollander

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  17. ALF Season 3 Episode 11 - Alone Again, Naturally
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Alone Again, Naturally

    S3:E11

    ALF mistakenly believes his cousin is living in Barstow, when he reads an article in the National Inquisitor.

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Paul Fusco

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  18. ALF Season 3 Episode 17 - Running Scared
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Running Scared

    S3:E17

    An extortionist threatens to turn ALF in to the immigration authorities for being an ""illegal alien"".

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Steve Pepoon

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  19. ALF Season 1 Episode 3 - Looking for Lucky
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Looking for Lucky

    S1:E3

    When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  20. ALF Season 1 Episode 8 - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
    6.9/10(12 votes)

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

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Jerry Stahl

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  21. ALF Season 1 Episode 10 - Baby, You Can Drive My Car
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Baby, You Can Drive My Car

    S1:E10

    ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman

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  22. ALF Season 1 Episode 15 - I've Got a New Attitude
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #22 - I've Got a New Attitude

    S1:E15

    ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writer:Thad Mumford

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  23. ALF Season 1 Episode 21 - Lookin' Through the Windows
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Lookin' Through the Windows

    S1:E21

    ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  24. ALF Season 1 Episode 23 - The Gambler
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #24 - The Gambler

    S1:E23

    ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman

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  25. ALF Season 1 Episode 24 - Weird Science
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Weird Science

    S1:E24

    Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.

    Director:Paul Fusco
    Writer:Paul Fusco

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Best Episodes Summary

"Take a Look at Me Now" is the best rated episode of "ALF". It scored 7.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Gary Shimokawa and written by Steve Pepoon, it aired on 10/5/1987. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A.L.F.".