A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
The best episode of "ALF" season 1 is "A.L.F.", rated 7.7/10 from 782 user votes. It was directed by Tom Patchett and written by Tom Patchett. "A.L.F." aired on 9/22/1986 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Strangers in the Night".
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: Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, 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: Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, 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