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The Best Episodes of ALF Season 1

Every episode of ALF Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of ALF Season 1!

The Best Episodes of ALF Season 1

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

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  1. Background image for A.L.F.
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Tom Patchett
  2. Background image for Strangers in the Night
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Strangers in the Night

    S1:E2

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

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  3. Background image for Looking for Lucky
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Looking for Lucky

    S1:E3

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

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    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Pennsylvania 6-5000

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
  5. Background image for Keepin' the Faith
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Keepin' the Faith

    S1:E5

    ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

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    6.1/10(10 votes)

    #6 - For Your Eyes Only

    S1:E6

    ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

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  8. Background image for Help Me, Rhonda
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Help Me, Rhonda

    S1:E7

    Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

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  9. Background image for Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Tom Patchett
  10. Background image for Jump
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Jump

    S1:E9

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

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  11. Background image for Baby, You Can Drive My Car
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Baby, You Can Drive My Car

    S1:E10

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

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  12. Background image for On the Road Again
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #11 - On the Road Again

    S1:E11

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

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  13. Background image for Oh, Tannerbaum
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Oh, Tannerbaum

    S1:E12

    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.

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    Director:Rick Gough
  14. Background image for Mother and Child Reunion
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Mother and Child Reunion

    S1:E13

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

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    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #14 - A Little Bit of Soap

    S1:E14

    ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

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    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - I've Got a New Attitude

    S1:E15

    ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

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    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Try to Remember (1)

    S1:E16

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

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    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Try to Remember (2)

    S1:E17

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

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    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Border Song

    S1:E18

    ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

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    Director:Tom Patchett
  20. Background image for Wild Thing
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Wild Thing

    S1:E19

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

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  21. Background image for Going Out of My Head Over You
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Going Out of My Head Over You

    S1:E20

    Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

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  22. Background image for Lookin' Through the Windows
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Lookin' Through the Windows

    S1:E21

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

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  23. Background image for It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #22 - It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green

    S1:E22

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

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    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #23 - The Gambler

    S1:E23

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

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    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Weird Science

    S1:E24

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

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    Director:Paul Fusco
    Writer:Paul Fusco
  26. Background image for La Cucaracha
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - La Cucaracha

    S1:E25

    A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A.L.F." is the best rated episode of "ALF" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Tom Patchett and written by Tom Patchett, it aired on 9/22/1986. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Strangers in the Night".