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ALF S3E17 — Running Scared
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ALF•Season 3•Episode 17

Running Scared

7.4/10 · 291 votesFeb 13, 198923 min

Ranked #14 of 26 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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An extortionist threatens to turn ALF in to the immigration authorities for being an ""illegal alien"".

Directed byGary Shimokawa
Written bySteve Pepoon
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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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Steve Pepoon

Writer

G

Gary Shimokawa

Director

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Episode Summary

"Running Scared" is episode 17 of ALF season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 291 votes, ranking #14 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Gary Shimokawa and written by Steve Pepoon, it aired on February 13, 1989.

Next: E18 · Standing in the Shadows of LoveBest of Season 3