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.

23 min . 1986-09-22

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

23 min . 1986-09-29

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

23 min . 1986-10-06

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

23 min . 1986-10-13

ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

23 min . 1986-10-20

ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

23 min . 1986-11-03

Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

23 min . 1986-11-10

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

23 min . 1986-11-17

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

23 min . 1986-11-24

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

23 min . 1986-12-01

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

23 min . 1986-12-08

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.

23 min . 1986-12-22

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

23 min . 1987-01-12

ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

23 min . 1987-01-19

ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

23 min . 1987-02-02

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

23 min . 1987-02-09

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

23 min . 1987-02-09

ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

23 min . 1987-02-16

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

23 min . 1987-03-02

Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

23 min . 1987-03-16

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

23 min . 1987-03-23

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

23 min . 1987-03-30

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

23 min . 1987-04-06

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

23 min . 1987-04-13

A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

23 min . 1987-05-04

When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.

23 min . 1987-05-11