The Best Episodes of ALF Season 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.

Director: Tom Patchett

Writer: Tom Patchett

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

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Thad Mumford, Paul Fusco

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

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Bob Bendetson

ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Donald Todd

ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Laurie Gelman

ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Mitzi McCall, Adrienne Armstrong

Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

Director: Peter Bonerz, Rick Gough

Writer: Lloyd Garver, Tom Patchett

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

Director: Tom Patchett

Writer: Jerry Stahl

On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Gary Markowitz

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

Director: Nancy Heydorn

Writer: Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman

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

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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.

Director: Rick Gough

Writer: Donald Todd

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

Director: Tom Patchett

Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

Director: Tom Patchett

Writer: Laurie Gelman

ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

Director: Nancy Heydorn

Writer: Thad Mumford

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: Bob Bendetson, Donald Todd, Laurie Gelman, Howard Bendetson

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

Director: Tom Patchett

Writer: Bob Bendetson, Donald Todd, Laurie Gelman, Howard Bendetson

ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

Director: Tom Patchett

Writer: Donald Todd

ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.

Director: Nancy Heydorn

Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman

Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

Director: Nancy Heydorn

Writer: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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

Director: Nancy Heydorn

Writer: Bob Bendetson

ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.

Director: Peter Bonerz

Writer: Wendy Graf, Lisa Stotsky

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

Director: Gary Shimokawa

Writer: Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman

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

Director: Paul Fusco

Writer: Paul Fusco

A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

Director: Peter Baldwin

Writer: Jerry Stahl