The Best Episodes of Harry and the Hendersons

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   7.8/10(17 votes)

   #1 - The Old Bigfoot

   S3:E511/6/1992

   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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   Director:Frank Bonner

   Writer:Bob Colleary
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   7.6/10(12 votes)

   #2 - Roots, the Herb

   S1:E93/10/1991

   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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   7.4/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Harry the Hero

   S1:E83/3/1991

   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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   Director:Tony Dow

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   7.4/10(13 votes)

   #4 - The Bodyguard

   S1:E113/24/1991

   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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   Director:Don Amendolia

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   7.4/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Harry Henderson National Treasure

   S3:E711/20/1992

   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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   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Harrywood Babylon

   S3:E153/5/1993

   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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   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #7 - Witness (1)

   S3:E163/12/1993

   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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   Writer:Bob Colleary
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   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Big Feet, Small Minds

   S3:E204/9/1993

   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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   Writer:Matt Ember
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   7.3/10(24 votes)

   #9 - The Arrival

   S1:E11/13/1991

   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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    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The Mentor

    S1:E103/17/1991

    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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    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Harry and the Homeless Man

    S1:E124/7/1991

    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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    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Ransom of Bigfoot

    S2:E510/27/1991

    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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    Writers:Ken Koonce, David Wiemers
13. 

    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Halloween

    S2:E611/3/1991

    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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    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Baggin' the Big One

    S1:E72/24/1991

    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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    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Green-Eyed Bigfoot

    S2:E193/29/1992

    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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    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Ernie Confidential

    S3:E255/14/1993

    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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    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

    S1:E155/5/1991

    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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    Director:Don Amendolia

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    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #18 - When Harry Met Sammy

    S1:E175/19/1991

    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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    Writer:Bob Colleary
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    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Wild Things

    S2:E152/16/1992

    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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    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #20 - The Day After

    S1:E21/20/1991

    Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.

    Director:Alan Cooke

    Writer:John Boni

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    Director:Alan Cooke

    Writer:John Boni
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    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Terror of the Trees

    S2:E210/6/1991

    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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    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Winning

    S2:E121/26/1992

    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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    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #23 - The Busybody

    S2:E235/10/1992

    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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    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - I Got Your Birthday Right Here

    S2:E245/17/1992

    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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    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Yo Richie!

    S3:E19/18/1992

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

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Marc Wilmore

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    Writer:Marc Wilmore