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ALF S1E23 — The Gambler
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ALF•Season 1•Episode 23

The Gambler

7.4/10 · 402 votesApr 6, 198723 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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

Directed byGary Shimokawa
Written byThad Mumford, Laurie Gelman
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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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Thad Mumford

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Gary Shimokawa

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Laurie Gelman

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Episode Summary

"The Gambler" is episode 23 of ALF season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 402 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Gary Shimokawa and written by Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman, it aired on April 6, 1987.

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