7.2/1014 votes#1 - A.L.F.
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1986
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.
Director: Tom Patchett
Writer: Tom Patchett
6.4/105 votes#2 - Turkey in the Straw (1)
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/1988
The Tanners are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner with the Ochmonek's bizarre relatives.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Tom Patchett
6.4/105 votes#3 - Turkey in the Straw (2)
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/1988
ALF must avoid the Alien Task Force when a bum blows the whistle on him.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Tom Patchett
5.9/107 votes#4 - Help Me, Rhonda
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/1986
Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
Director: Peter Bonerz
Writer: Tom Patchett
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"A.L.F." is the best rated episode written by Tom Patchett. It scored 7.2/10 based on 14 votes. It was directed by Tom Patchett. It aired on 9/22/1986 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Turkey in the Straw (1)".