Season 1
Episodes
1. A.L.F.
1986-09-22
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.
2. Strangers in the Night
1986-09-29
ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
3. Looking for Lucky
1986-10-06
When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
4. Pennsylvania 6-5000
1986-10-13
ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
5. Keepin' the Faith
1986-10-20
ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
6. For Your Eyes Only
1986-11-03
ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
7. Help Me, Rhonda
1986-11-10
Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
8. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
1986-11-17
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
9. Jump
1986-11-24
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
10. Baby, You Can Drive My Car
1986-12-01
ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
11. On the Road Again
1986-12-08
Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
12. Oh, Tannerbaum
1986-12-22
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.
13. Mother and Child Reunion
1987-01-12
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
14. A Little Bit of Soap
1987-01-19
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
15. I've Got a New Attitude
1987-02-02
ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
16. Try to Remember (1)
1987-02-09
ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.
17. Try to Remember (2)
1987-02-09
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
18. Border Song
1987-02-16
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
19. Wild Thing
1987-03-02
ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
20. Going Out of My Head Over You
1987-03-16
Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
21. Lookin' Through the Windows
1987-03-23
ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
22. It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
1987-03-30
ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
23. The Gambler
1987-04-06
ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
24. Weird Science
1987-04-13
Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
25. La Cucaracha
1987-05-04
A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
26. Come Fly with Me
1987-05-11
When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.