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Every TV Episode Written by Tom Patchett Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for A.L.F.
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #1 - A.L.F.

    S1:E1

    Gordon Shumway, last known survivor from the planet Melmac, crash-lands his spaceship into the Tanner family's suburban garage. Willie dubs him "ALF", short for Alien Life Form. After convincing a military officer that they are not harboring a space creature, the Tanners decide to take ALF in as a member of the family.

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    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Tom Patchett
  2. Background image for Turkey in the Straw (2)
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Turkey in the Straw (2)

    S3:E8

    ALF must avoid the Alien Task Force when a bum blows the whistle on him.

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    Director:Nick Havinga
    Writer:Tom Patchett
  3. Background image for Turkey in the Straw (1)
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Turkey in the Straw (1)

    S3:E7

    The Tanners are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner with the Ochmonek's bizarre relatives.

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    Director:Nick Havinga
    Writer:Tom Patchett
  4. Background image for Help Me, Rhonda
    6.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Help Me, Rhonda

    S1:E7

    Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

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    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Tom Patchett

Tom Patchett Ratings Summary

"A.L.F." is the best rated episode written by Tom Patchett. It scored 7.421/10 based on 19 votes. It was directed by Tom Patchett. It aired on 9/22/1986 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Turkey in the Straw (2)".