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The Best Episodes of Harry and the Hendersons

Every episode of Harry and the Hendersons ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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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    Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 5 - The Old Bigfoot
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #1 - The Old Bigfoot

    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

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  2. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 9 - Roots, the Herb
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Roots, the Herb

    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 1 Episode 8 - Harry the Hero
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Harry the Hero

    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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  4. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 11 - The Bodyguard
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Bodyguard

    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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  5. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 7 - Harry Henderson National Treasure
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Harry Henderson National Treasure

    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
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Harrywood Babylon

    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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  8. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 16 - Witness (1)
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Witness (1)

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Unknown

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  9. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 20 - Big Feet, Small Minds
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Big Feet, Small Minds

    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 1 Episode 1 - The Arrival
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #9 - The Arrival

    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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  11. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 10 - The Mentor
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The Mentor

    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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  12. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 12 - Harry and the Homeless Man
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Harry and the Homeless Man

    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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  13. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ransom of Bigfoot
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Ransom of Bigfoot

    S2:E5

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

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  14. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 6 - Halloween
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Halloween

    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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  15. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 7 - Baggin' the Big One
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Baggin' the Big One

    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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  16. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 19 - The Green-Eyed Bigfoot
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Green-Eyed Bigfoot

    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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  17. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 25 - Ernie Confidential
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Ernie Confidential

    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

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  18. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 15 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

    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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  19. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 17 - When Harry Met Sammy
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #18 - When Harry Met Sammy

    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

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  20. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 15 - Wild Things
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Wild Things

    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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  21. Harry and the Hendersons Season 1 Episode 2 - The Day After
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #20 - The Day After

    S1:E2

    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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  22. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 2 - The Terror of the Trees
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Terror of the Trees

    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 12 - Winning
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Winning

    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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  24. Harry and the Hendersons Season 2 Episode 23 - The Busybody
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #23 - The Busybody

    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 2 Episode 24 - I Got Your Birthday Right Here
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - I Got Your Birthday Right Here

    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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  26. Harry and the Hendersons Season 3 Episode 1 - Yo Richie!
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Yo Richie!

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Old Bigfoot" is the best rated episode of "Harry and the Hendersons". It scored 7.8/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Frank Bonner and written by Bob Colleary, it aired on 11/6/1992. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Roots, the Herb".