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The Best Episodes of ALF Season 1

Every episode of ALF Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of ALF Season 1!

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A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    ALF Season 1 Episode 1 - A.L.F.
    7.7/10(854 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.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Tom Patchett

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  2. ALF Season 1 Episode 2 - Strangers in the Night
    8.0/10(685 votes)

    #2 - Strangers in the Night

    S1:E2

    ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Paul Fusco

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  3. ALF Season 1 Episode 3 - Looking for Lucky
    7.5/10(571 votes)

    #3 - Looking for Lucky

    S1:E3

    When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  4. ALF Season 1 Episode 4 - Pennsylvania 6-5000
    7.4/10(543 votes)

    #4 - Pennsylvania 6-5000

    S1:E4

    ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Donald Todd

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  5. ALF Season 1 Episode 5 - Keepin' the Faith
    7.2/10(514 votes)

    #5 - Keepin' the Faith

    S1:E5

    ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Laurie Gelman

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  6. ALF Season 1 Episode 6 - For Your Eyes Only
    7.4/10(501 votes)

    #6 - For Your Eyes Only

    S1:E6

    ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Mitzi McCall, Adrienne Armstrong

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  7. ALF Season 1 Episode 7 - Help Me, Rhonda
    7.4/10(475 votes)

    #7 - Help Me, Rhonda

    S1:E7

    Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

    Directors:Peter Bonerz, Rick Gough
    Writers:Lloyd Garver, Tom Patchett

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  8. ALF Season 1 Episode 8 - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
    7.5/10(467 votes)

    #8 - Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?

    S1:E8

    ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Jerry Stahl

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  9. ALF Season 1 Episode 9 - Jump
    7.0/10(424 votes)

    #9 - Jump

    S1:E9

    On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Gary Markowitz

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  10. ALF Season 1 Episode 10 - Baby, You Can Drive My Car
    7.5/10(427 votes)

    #10 - Baby, You Can Drive My Car

    S1:E10

    ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman

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  11. ALF Season 1 Episode 11 - On the Road Again
    7.5/10(419 votes)

    #11 - On the Road Again

    S1:E11

    Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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  12. ALF Season 1 Episode 12 - Oh, Tannerbaum
    7.3/10(434 votes)

    #12 - Oh, Tannerbaum

    S1:E12

    It's Christmastime. Unfortunately ALF chops the Christmas tree into firewood before anyone notices. The Tanners then have two tasks: to teach ALF all about Christmas and find a new Christmas tree.

    Director:Rick Gough
    Writer:Donald Todd

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  13. ALF Season 1 Episode 13 - Mother and Child Reunion
    7.6/10(411 votes)

    #13 - Mother and Child Reunion

    S1:E13

    ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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  14. ALF Season 1 Episode 14 - A Little Bit of Soap
    7.3/10(396 votes)

    #14 - A Little Bit of Soap

    S1:E14

    ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Laurie Gelman

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  15. ALF Season 1 Episode 15 - I've Got a New Attitude
    7.3/10(385 votes)

    #15 - I've Got a New Attitude

    S1:E15

    ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writer:Thad Mumford

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  16. ALF Season 1 Episode 16 - Try to Remember (1)
    6.7/10(387 votes)

    #16 - Try to Remember (1)

    S1:E16

    ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writers:Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson, Laurie Gelman

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  17. ALF Season 1 Episode 17 - Try to Remember (2)
    6.6/10(371 votes)

    #17 - Try to Remember (2)

    S1:E17

    The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writers:Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson, Laurie Gelman

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  18. ALF Season 1 Episode 18 - Border Song
    6.9/10(383 votes)

    #18 - Border Song

    S1:E18

    ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

    Director:Tom Patchett
    Writer:Donald Todd

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  19. ALF Season 1 Episode 19 - Wild Thing
    7.5/10(385 votes)

    #19 - Wild Thing

    S1:E19

    ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writers:Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman

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  20. ALF Season 1 Episode 20 - Going Out of My Head Over You
    7.6/10(375 votes)

    #20 - Going Out of My Head Over You

    S1:E20

    Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writers:Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson

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  21. ALF Season 1 Episode 21 - Lookin' Through the Windows
    7.9/10(406 votes)

    #21 - Lookin' Through the Windows

    S1:E21

    ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.

    Director:Nancy Heydorn
    Writer:Bob Bendetson

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  22. ALF Season 1 Episode 22 - It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
    6.9/10(381 votes)

    #22 - It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green

    S1:E22

    ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Lisa Stotsky, Wendy Graf

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  23. ALF Season 1 Episode 23 - The Gambler
    7.4/10(377 votes)

    #23 - The Gambler

    S1:E23

    ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writers:Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman

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  24. ALF Season 1 Episode 24 - Weird Science
    7.5/10(370 votes)

    #24 - Weird Science

    S1:E24

    Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.

    Director:Paul Fusco
    Writer:Paul Fusco

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  25. ALF Season 1 Episode 25 - La Cucaracha
    7.9/10(403 votes)

    #25 - La Cucaracha

    S1:E25

    A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Jerry Stahl

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A.L.F." is the best rated episode of "ALF" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 854 votes. Directed by Tom Patchett and written by Tom Patchett, it aired on 9/22/1986. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Strangers in the Night".