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The Worst Episodes of ALF

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Every episode of ALF ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of ALF!

A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
Episodes
101
Avg. Rating
7.3
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
7.7
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  • Tonight, Tonight (1)
    6.2/10(279)
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    #1 - Tonight, Tonight (1)

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 10/24/1988

    ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon.

    Director: Burt Brinckerhoff

    Writer: Lisa A. Bannick, Steve Pepoon, Al Jean, Mike Reiss

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  • Tonight, Tonight (2)
    6.2/10(267)
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    #2 - Tonight, Tonight (2)

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 10/24/1988

    ALF hosts "The Tonight Show", with Ed McMahon.

    Director: Burt Brinckerhoff

    Writer: Lisa A. Bannick, Steve Pepoon, Al Jean, Mike Reiss

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    0
  • Try to Remember (2)
    6.6/10(356)
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    #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: Bob Bendetson, Donald Todd, Laurie Gelman, Howard Bendetson

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  • Make 'em Laugh
    6.6/10(271)
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    #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

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  • Try to Remember (1)
    6.7/10(371)
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    #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: Bob Bendetson, Donald Todd, Laurie Gelman, Howard Bendetson

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  • It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
    6.8/10(364)
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    #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

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  • Hungry Like a Wolf
    6.8/10(255)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Jump
    6.9/10(407)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Border Song
    6.9/10(365)
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    #9 - Border Song

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 2/16/1987

    ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

    Director: Tom Patchett

    Writer: Donald Todd

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  • He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother
    6.9/10(264)
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    #10 - 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

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  • Love on the Rocks
    6.9/10(262)
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    #11 - 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

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  • Gimme That Old Time Religion
    6.9/10(262)
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    #12 - 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

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  • Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
    6.9/10(260)
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    #13 - 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

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  • I Gotta Be Me
    6.9/10(254)
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    #14 - 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

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  • Hail to the Chief
    7.0/10(305)
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    #15 - 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

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  • True Colors
    7.0/10(252)
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    #16 - 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

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  • Stayin' Alive
    7.0/10(262)
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    #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

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  • You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog
    7.1/10(289)
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    #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

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  • My Back Pages
    7.1/10(273)
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    #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

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  • Hide Away
    7.1/10(275)
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    #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

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  • Baby Love
    7.1/10(269)
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    #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

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  • Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
    7.1/10(271)
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    #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

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  • Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?
    7.1/10(268)
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    #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

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    0
  • Happy Together
    7.1/10(260)
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    #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

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    0
  • Mr. Sandman
    7.1/10(265)
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    #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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tonight, Tonight (1)" is the worst rated episode of "ALF". It scored 6.2/10 based on 279 votes. Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Lisa A. Bannick, Steve Pepoon, Al Jean, Mike Reiss, it aired on 10/24/1988. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tonight, Tonight (2)".