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ALF S1E1 — A.L.F.
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ALF•Season 1•Episode 1

A.L.F.

7.7/10 · 918 votesSep 22, 198623 min

Ranked #4 of 26 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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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

Directed byTom Patchett
Written byTom Patchett
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Max Wright

Max Wright

Willie Tanner

Anne Schedeen

Anne Schedeen

Kate Tanner

Andrea Elson

Andrea Elson

Lynn Tanner

Benji Gregory

Benji Gregory

Brian Tanner

Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros

Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros

Alf / Gordon Shumway

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Tom Patchett

Tom Patchett

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Tom Patchett

Tom Patchett

Director

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Episode Summary

"A.L.F." is episode 1 of ALF season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 918 votes, ranking #4 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Tom Patchett and written by Tom Patchett, it aired on September 22, 1986.

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