The Worst Episodes of ALF
Every episode of ALF ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of ALF!
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Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "ALF" is "Tonight, Tonight (1)", rated 6.2/10 from 268 user votes. It was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Steve Pepoon, Al Jean, Lisa A. Bannick, Mike Reiss. "Tonight, Tonight (1)" aired on 10/24/1988 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Tonight, Tonight (2)".
6.2/10 268 votes#1 - Tonight, Tonight (1)
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/1988
ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Steve Pepoon, Al Jean, Lisa A. Bannick, Mike Reiss
6.2/10 256 votes#2 - Tonight, Tonight (2)
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/1988
ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Steve Pepoon, Al Jean, Lisa A. Bannick, Mike Reiss
6.6/10 341 votes#3 - Try to Remember (2)
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/9/1987
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
6.6/10 257 votes#4 - Make 'em Laugh
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/8/1990
ALF dreams he's a famous stand-up comic.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Howard Bendetson
6.7/10 355 votes#5 - Try to Remember (1)
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/9/1987
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
6.8/10 350 votes#6 - It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/30/1987
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
6.9/10 391 votes#7 - Jump
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/1986
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: Gary Markowitz
6.9/10 349 votes#8 - Border Song
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/16/1987
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Donald Todd
6.9/10 250 votes#9 - He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/1989
ALF, forced to hide, plots the removal of Willie's visiting brother Neal.
Director: Paul Fusco
Writer: Lisa A. Bannick, Paul Fusco
6.9/10 246 votes#10 - Love on the Rocks
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 1/15/1990
Neal and his ex-wife Margaret reconcile, but ALF goes a long way to prove her motives are less than honest.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Cecile Alch, Patricia Niedzialek
6.9/10 248 votes#11 - Gimme That Old Time Religion
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 1/29/1990
As a newly ordained Melmacian minister, ALF must officiate a ceremony on Earth.
Director: Paul Fusco
Writer: Leslie Ann Podkin
6.9/10 237 votes#12 - Hungry Like a Wolf
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 3/3/1990
ALF takes to the park in search of food after his diet fails.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Paul Fusco
6.9/10 236 votes#13 - I Gotta Be Me
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 3/10/1990
ALF is the only one excited by the idea of Lynn moving in with her boyfriend.
Director: Paul Miller
Writer: Beverly Archer
7.0/10 295 votes#14 - Hail to the Chief
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/1987
Kate dreams that she and ALF are rival presidential candidates.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Lisa A. Bannick
7.0/10 239 votes#15 - True Colors
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 1/22/1990
ALF enters the art world after he earns praise for a still life made from food.
Director: Paul Miller
Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman
7.0/10 245 votes#16 - Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/1990
ALF considers the future with the Tanners, who will age faster than the ageless alien.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Victor Fresco
7.0/10 246 votes#17 - Stayin' Alive
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 2/26/1990
A morally outraged ALF writes nasty letters to a pollution-producing company.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Victor Fresco
7.1/10 279 votes#18 - You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/29/1988
ALF, jealous of the attention a stray dog is getting, gives the pooch to a mean old woman who claims to be the owner.
Director: Gary Shimokawa
Writer: Scott S. Gorden
7.1/10 262 votes#19 - My Back Pages
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/1988
In a nightmare, Willie dreams ALF is his school roommate.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Ron Burla
7.1/10 263 votes#20 - Hide Away
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/1989
ALF is convinced gangsters are chasing the Tanners' houseguest.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Steve Pepoon
7.1/10 256 votes#21 - Baby Love
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/6/1989
ALF has an allergic reaction to a baby.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Lisa A. Bannick
7.1/10 258 votes#22 - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 3/27/1989
ALF and Jake suggest Brian camp out to overcome his fear of the dark.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Alicia Marie Schudt
7.1/10 254 votes#23 - Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 4/10/1989
ALF sees Jake's kleptomaniac mother arrives for a visit, and steals a broach from Kate.
Director: Howard Storm
Writer: Lisa A. Bannick, Paul Fusco
7.1/10 244 votes#24 - Happy Together
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/1989
ALF, on the outs with the Tanners, is offered a place to stay by Neal.
Director: Paul Fusco
Writer: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman
7.1/10 248 votes#25 - Mr. Sandman
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/1990
ALF and Willie scour Death Valley for buried treasure after discovering an old map.
Director: Paul Miller
Writer: Steve Pepoon