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The Best Episodes of Harry and the Hendersons

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The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 12 - Harry and the Homeless Man
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S1:E12

    Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.

    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 9 - Roots, the Herb
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S1:E9

    Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.

    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 5 - The Old Bigfoot
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S3:E5

    Harry brings home an old bigfoot, so the family consults Dr. Arnesen, who concludes he is preparing to die; Darcy introduces Brad to gorgeous Kate, but tells him she only likes brainy boys.

    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:Bob Colleary

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  4. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 10 - The Mentor
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E10

    The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.

    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 7 - Harry Henderson National Treasure
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S3:E7

    With Harry's existence made public, the neighborhood is flooded with tourists, prompting angry residents to legally force Harry out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 15 - Harrywood Babylon
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S3:E15

    When Harry frightens shoppers, Brett sets out to change Harry's public image; but the documentary on Harry he produces demeans the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 16 - Witness (1)
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S3:E16

    The Hendersons' lives are put in danger when Harry sees a philanthropist commit murder. (Part 1 of 2)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Colleary

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  8. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 8 - Harry the Hero
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.

    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 20 - Big Feet, Small Minds
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S3:E20

    George is challenged by his church when he writes an article about Harry suggesting he is the missing link between apes and humans which leads to a boycott of "A Better Life."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Ember

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  10. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ransom of Bigfoot
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S2:E5

    Harry is home alone and left to the fate of two burglars who think a Bigfoot might draw a big reward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers

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  11. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 6 - Halloween
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    S2:E6

    It's Halloween and Harry finally has a chance to get out. However, the Hendersons' neighbour, who is allergic to animal hair, becomes suspicious of Harry's "costume."

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 6 - The Outing
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S3:E6

    The media and an animal control officer discover Harry, so the family turn to sleazy talk show host Tony Lane for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Colleary

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  13. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 11 - The Bodyguard
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E11

    A bully (Aeryk Egan) steals Ernie's special pair of sneakers needed by George for a presentation. Ernie uses Harry's formidable size and strength in a plan to retrieve them.

    Director:Don Amendolia
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 12 - Winning
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E12

    Angered at the foul attitude of Ernie's baseball coach, Nancy meets his challenge and strikes out on her own as a coach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 25 - Ernie Confidential
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S3:E25

    Ernie explains his moussed hair and missed classes as follows: "I'm a man now. I've got my own trail to blaze." However, in the path of every pubescent pioneer is a protective mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Robin J. Stein

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  16. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 1 - The Arrival
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Henderson family returning from vacation accidentally hits an eight foot Bigfoot and brings it home. They decide to nurse him, and end up letting him stay with them.

    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 15 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    S1:E15

    A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.

    Director:Don Amendolia
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 17 - When Harry Met Sammy
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    S1:E17

    When Tiffany brings Harry home, George and Nancy tell Samantha the truth, whetting her appetite for a good news story. Samantha decides to break the story of Harry on her news program.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Colleary

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  19. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 15 - Wild Things
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    S2:E15

    The Hendersons are shaken when Harry, fearing impending danger, traps them and a menagerie of forest friends inside their home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 24 - I Got Your Birthday Right Here
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    S2:E24

    Nancy takes a seat as vice principal at Sarah's school, which doesn't sit well with Sarah and Lorraine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 7 - Baggin' the Big One
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S1:E7

    A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.

    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 2 - The Terror of the Trees
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E2

    While on a camping trip with his son and his co-worker, George is nervous because his co-worker keeps on playing pranks and later mistakes Harry for a monster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 19 - The Green-Eyed Bigfoot
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S2:E19

    Harry's friendship with Brett, and George's interview with a beautiful author, set off a wave of jealousy in the Henderson household.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 23 - The Busybody
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E23

    A tabloid prints stories about a dangerous Bigfoot and turns the Hendersons' public life into a nightmare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 1 - Yo Richie!
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S3:E1

    Nancy's friend visits with her nephew, a boy who gives mischief a bad name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marc Wilmore

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Best Episodes Summary

"Harry and the Homeless Man" is the best rated episode of "Harry and the Hendersons". It scored 8.1/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Tony Dow and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/1991. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Roots, the Herb".