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The Best Episodes of Harry and the Hendersons

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The Best Episodes of Harry and the Hendersons

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...

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  1. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #1 - The Old Bigfoot

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    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.

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    Director:Frank Bonner
  2. 7.4/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Roots, the Herb

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Harry the Hero

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    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.2/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Bodyguard

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    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.

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    Director:Don Amendolia
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Halloween

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    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."

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    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Harry Henderson National Treasure

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    S3:E7

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.2/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Witness (1)

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    S3:E16

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

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    Director:N/A
  9. 7.2/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Big Feet, Small Minds

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    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."

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matt Ember
  10. 7.1/10(23 votes)

    #9 - The Arrival

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    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.

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    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.1/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The Mentor

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    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:N/A
  12. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Harry and the Homeless Man

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    S1:E12

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

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    Director:Tony Dow
    Writer:N/A
  13. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Ransom of Bigfoot

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    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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    Director:N/A
  14. 7.0/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Harrywood Babylon

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  15. 6.9/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Baggin' the Big One

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    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.

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    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:N/A
  16. 6.9/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Green-Eyed Bigfoot

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  17. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Ernie Confidential

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    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.

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  18. 6.9/10(11 votes)

    #17 - The Long Goodbyes (1)

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    S3:E29

    Tefta pines for Brett, who loves Mary. Meanwhile, Yetta, a female bigfoot from China, and Harry pine for one another but they need to avoid a customs agent. (Part 1 of 2)

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  19. 6.8/10(16 votes)

    #18 - The Day After

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    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:John Boni
  20. 6.8/10(13 votes)

    #19 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

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    S1:E15

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

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    Director:Don Amendolia
    Writer:N/A
  21. 6.8/10(14 votes)

    #20 - When Harry Met Sammy

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    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.

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  22. 6.8/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Wild Things

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    S2:E15

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

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  23. 6.7/10(11 votes)

    #22 - The Terror of the Trees

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    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.

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  24. 6.7/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Winning

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  25. 6.7/10(11 votes)

    #24 - The Busybody

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    S2:E23

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

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  26. 6.7/10(11 votes)

    #25 - I Got Your Birthday Right Here

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    S2:E24

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Old Bigfoot" is the best rated episode of "Harry and the Hendersons". It scored 7.6/10 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".