ALF: Season 1
1986 · 26 episodes · ★ 6.8
What Season 1 of ALF
Gordon Shumway crash-lands in the garage of an American family, the Tanners, who adopt him and nickname him "ALF," short for Alien Life Form.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 A.L.F.
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.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Tom Patchett · Starring: Francis X. McCarthy, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
1x02 Strangers in the Night
ALF decides to have some fun while a nervous Mrs. Ochmonek baby-sits Brian.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Thad Mumford, Paul Fusco · Starring: Larry Hankin, Lisle Wilson, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
1x03 Looking for Lucky
When Lucky the cat disappears, everyone pins the blame on ALF.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Bob Bendetson · Starring: Darwin Joston, Jed Mills, Carrie Lorraine
1x04 Pennsylvania 6-5000
ALF calls the president to address his concerns about nuclear weapons.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Donald Todd · Starring: Richard Sanders, Meshach Taylor, Arthur Rosenberg, Vince McKewin
1x05 Keepin' the Faith
ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Laurie Gelman · Starring: Mary Jo Catlett, Myrna White, Bunny Summers, Sandy Freeman
1x06 For Your Eyes Only
ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Mitzi McCall, Adrienne Armstrong · Starring: Andrea Covell
1x07 Help Me, Rhonda
Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.
Directing: Peter Bonerz, Rick Gough · Writing: Lloyd Garver, Tom Patchett
1x08 Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?
ALF has a crush on Lynn, so he makes a music video to impress her.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Jerry Stahl · Starring: Kurt McKinney
1x09 Jump
On his 45th birthday, Willie feels unfulfilled, so ALF suggests he go skydiving.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Gary Markowitz · Starring: Tim Rossovich, Joe Namath, Clyde Kusatsu, Thomas Callaway
1x10 Baby, You Can Drive My Car
ALF sells parts of his spaceship to buy Lynn a Ferrari.
Directing: Nancy Heydorn · Writing: Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman · Starring: Robert Costanzo
1x11 On the Road Again
Willie loses his temper with ALF during a family camping trip.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson · Starring: Sam Whipple, Mickey Jones
1x12 Oh, Tannerbaum
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.
Directing: Rick Gough · Writing: Donald Todd · Starring: John LaMotta
1x13 Mother and Child Reunion
ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson · Starring: Anne Meara
1x14 A Little Bit of Soap
ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Laurie Gelman · Starring: Robert Pine, Deborah White, Randy Sutter, Kristen Taylor Johnson
1x15 I've Got a New Attitude
ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.
Directing: Nancy Heydorn · Writing: Thad Mumford · Starring: Paul Dooley, Stephen Seigel, Anne Meara
1x16 Try to Remember (1)
ALF hits his head and is convinced he is an insurance salesman. The Tanners try reviewing past events to try and jog his memory.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, Laurie Gelman · Starring: Judy Landers, Anne Meara
1x17 Try to Remember (2)
The Tanners continue to try and jog ALF's memory, and deal with the police at the same time.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Donald Todd, Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson · Starring: Judy Landers, John LaMotta
1x18 Border Song
ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.
Directing: Tom Patchett · Writing: Donald Todd · Starring: Earl Boen, Diane Cary, Philip Gordon
1x19 Wild Thing
ALF goes through a 24-hour period of bizarre behavior.
Directing: Nancy Heydorn · Writing: Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman · Starring: Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
1x20 Going Out of My Head Over You
Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.
Directing: Nancy Heydorn · Writing: Bob Bendetson, Howard Bendetson · Starring: Bill Daily, Liz Sheridan
1x21 Lookin' Through the Windows
ALF thinks he witnessed a murder at a neighbor's house.
Directing: Nancy Heydorn · Writing: Bob Bendetson · Starring: Bill McIntyre, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
1x22 It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
ALF comes to Brian's aid when the boy has to play an asparagus in the school play.
Directing: Peter Bonerz · Writing: Wendy Graf, Lisa Stotsky · Starring: Marcia Wallace, Mimi Davis-Taylor, Mitchell Group, Joshua Rudoy
1x23 The Gambler
ALF develops a gambling habit and winds up in trouble with his bookie.
Directing: Gary Shimokawa · Writing: Thad Mumford, Laurie Gelman · Starring: David Leisure, Anne Meara, Bob Larkin, Pamela McMyler
1x24 Weird Science
Brian causes trouble at school when he repeats some of ALF's intergalactic knowledge.
Directing: Paul Fusco · Writing: Paul Fusco · Starring: Marcia Wallace, Garry Goodrow
1x25 La Cucaracha
A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.
Directing: Peter Baldwin · Writing: Jerry Stahl · Starring: Douglas Warhit, John LaMotta
1x26 Come Fly with Me Season Finale
When Mr. Ochmonek becomes sick during a flight, ALF flies the plane.
Directing: Peter Baldwin · Writing: Nelson Costello · Starring: Archie Hahn, Liz Sheridan, John LaMotta
Season 1 Cast
Max WrightWillie Tanner26 episodes
Anne SchedeenKate Tanner26 episodes
Andrea ElsonLynn Tanner26 episodes
Benji GregoryBrian Tanner26 episodes
Mihaly 'Michu' MeszarosAlf / Gordon Shumway26 episodes
John LaMottaTrevor Ochmonek8 episodes
Liz SheridanRaquel Ochmonek6 episodes
Marcia WallaceMrs. Lyman2 episodes
Francis X. McCarthyDarnell ValentineEpisode 1
Sam WhippleSamEpisode 1
Tim RossovichInstructorEpisode 1
Kurt McKinneyScottEpisode 1
Richard SandersHogarthEpisode 1
Earl BoenWarrenEpisode 1
Archie HahnBill LomanEpisode 1
Darwin JostonDog-Pound AttendantEpisode 1
Bill DailyLarry DykstraEpisode 1
Joe NamathJoe NamathEpisode 1
Mickey JonesArtieEpisode 1
All Seasons
Season 21987 · 25 ep. · 
Season 31988 · 26 ep. · 
Season 41989 · 24 ep. · Where to Watch Season 1 of ALF
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in ALF Season 1?
Season 1 of ALF has 26 episodes.
When did ALF Season 1 premiere?
Premiered on September 22, 1986.
Where to Watch ALF Season 1?
In Spain, on Tivify and AMC Channels Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 1x01, «A.L.F.», has a 7.5.