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ALF S2E5 — Prime Time
7.5
ALF•Season 2•Episode 5

Prime Time

7.5/10 · 366 votesOct 19, 198723 min

Ranked #14 of 25 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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The Tanners become a TV-ratings family and ALF decides to rig the system so that his favorite program becomes a hit.

Directed byBurt Brinckerhoff
Written byLisa A. Bannick
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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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Burt Brinckerhoff

Burt Brinckerhoff

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Lisa A. Bannick

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Prime Time" is episode 5 of ALF season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 366 votes, ranking #14 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Lisa A. Bannick, it aired on October 19, 1987.

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