ALF
The Tanner family is an average American family. One day, they discover that they have a visitor. He's small, he's furry, he's arrogant, and he's an alien from the planet Melmac. Unsure what to do, they name him ALF: Alien Life Form. Alf soon decides that as much as he misses his home planet, there's a lot to be said for Earth: the Tanners are willing to concede anything as long as he doesn't announce his presence. Oh yeah, the Tanners also have a cat, which looks rather tasty...
- Metascore44
- 1986-2004
- 4 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
- TV-G
The Tanner family is an average American family. One day, they discover that they have a visitor. He's small, he's furry, he's arrogant, and he's an alien from the planet Melmac. Unsure what to do, they name him ALF: Alien Life Form. Alf soon decides that as much as he misses his home planet, there's a lot to be said for Earth: the Tanners are willing to concede anything as long as he doesn't announce his presence. Oh yeah, the Tanners also have a cat, which looks rather tasty...
Season 4 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Baby, Come Back
Mon, Sep 18, 1989 22 mins
When Kate has to unexpectedly go in to work, she has no choice but to leave ALF in charge of the baby. While babysitting, ALF faces a huge dilemma when he goes outside and finds the baby missing.
Episode 2
Lies
Mon, Sep 25, 1989 22 mins
After ALF invites a tabloid crew over to the Tanner household for an interview, they take a few photos before Willie asks them to leave. However, when it is learned that ALF might be in one of those photos, Willie must stall the crew so that ALF and Brian can go into their van and destroy the film.
Episode 3
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Mon, Oct 2, 1989 22 mins
ALF is worried about Willie when a criminal resembling him is profiled on a crime-stopper TV show.
Episode 4
We're in the Money
Mon, Oct 9, 1989 21 mins
Using Willie's home computer, ALF discovers and becomes addicted to making stock-market deals.
Episode 5
Mind Games
Mon, Oct 16, 1989 22 mins
With ALF feeling bored and useless, Larry advises the Tanners to ask for his opinion on their problems and make him feel more important. However, this plan backfires when ALF decides that he wants to become a shrink and starts to analyze everything they say and do.
Episode 6
Hooked on a Feeling
Mon, Oct 23, 1989 22 mins
In an effort to curb ALF's cotton addiction, Willie holds a support group meeting in his living room.
Episode 7
He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother
Mon, Oct 30, 1989 22 mins
ALF plots the removal of Willie's visiting brother Neal after ALF is made not to leave his attic apartment at any time.
Episode 8
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Mon, Nov 6, 1989 22 mins
With ALF upset over Willie's brother frequently coming to the house, Willie decides that the best thing to do is finally introduce his brother to ALF.
Episode 9
Live and Let Die
Mon, Nov 13, 1989 22 mins
When the Tanners' cat Lucky dies, ALF decides to answer a giveaway ad in the paper for kittens so that he can eat them, only to find out that he likes having them as pets.
Episode 10
Break Up to Make Up
Mon, Nov 20, 1989 21 mins
ALF gets upset when his anniversary party is interrupted by Kate's mother who flies in after a fight with her husband.
Episode 11
Happy Together
Mon, Nov 27, 1989 22 mins
Following a fight with Willie, ALF decides to move in with Neal. It doesn't take long for him to wear out his welcome.
Episode 12
Fever
Mon, Dec 4, 1989 22 mins
When ALF gets really sick, Willie and Kate consider taking him to a doctor.
Episode 13
It's My Party
Mon, Dec 11, 1989 22 mins
Willie and Kate miss the days when they would visit friends' dinner parties and then reciprocate. They decide to host a luau with a roasted pig. They invite only the people who've invited them to dinner, but end up with everyone from the office at work. Alf tries to strong arm trash rights, but ends up having to agree to watch from the upstairs. The party is rained out, all the guests have to come inside, a drunk guest sees the family dog making a sandwich. Alf is locked in the shed and breaks out. At the end of the episode, Alf is reading a Transformers comic.
Episode 14
Make 'em Laugh
Mon, Jan 8, 1990 24 mins
Alf thinks he's a stand-up comedian. NBC offers him a show, he's famous and rich and everybody loves him. In his dream he sends Willie and Kate to the attic, where they usually send him.
Episode 15
Love on the Rocks
Mon, Jan 15, 1990 22 mins
When Neal decides to drive to Las Vegas and remarry his ex-wife, ALF sneaks into the back of their car in a effort to try and talk Neal out of it.
Episode 16
True Colors
Mon, Jan 22, 1990 22 mins
ALF develops an interest in art after one of Lynn's professors compliments one of his paintings.
Episode 17
Gimme That Old Time Religion
Mon, Jan 29, 1990 22 mins
In order to become a minister, ALF must preside over a ceremony. So he suggests that Willie and Kate renew their vows on the 22nd anniversary.
Episode 18
Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Mon, Feb 5, 1990 22 mins
Realizing he will outlive the Tanners, ALF daydreams about the future, after the children have grown up and moved out.
Episode 19
When I'm 64
Mon, Feb 12, 1990 22 mins
With Willie and Kate going out for the night, ALF sneaks into a retirement home in the hopes of meeting a once-famous actress, whose glory days are far behind her.
Episode 20
Mr. Sandman
Mon, Feb 19, 1990 22 mins
ALF and Willie scour Death Valley for buried treasure after discovering an old map. Will ALF succeed in driving Willie insane?
Episode 21
Stayin' Alive
Mon, Feb 26, 1990 22 mins
When ALF finds out that a local corporation is using CFCs that pollute the environment, he writes several letters of protest, all under fake names. When the corporation threatens with legal action, Willie goes over to meet with them only to have them try to buy his silence by offering him a high-paying job.
Episode 22
Hungry Like the Wolf
Sat, Mar 3, 1990 22 mins
Fearing that he might "internally blow up" due to his high calorie consumption, ALF decides to cut meat from his diet. However after a few days, ALF turns into a "wolf" and steals the Tanner's car in an effort to hunt for food.
Episode 23
I Gotta Be Me
Sat, Mar 10, 1990 22 mins
Lynn and Kate have a disagreement after Lynn floats around the idea of moving in with her boyfriend.
Episode 24
Consider Me Gone
Sat, Mar 24, 1990 30 mins
When ALF picks up a signal on the Tanner's radio, he realizes that it is someone trying to get in touch with him through Melmacian code. He cracks the codes and finds that it's two of his friends who want to pick him and take him to their new planet. He agrees to meet them unaware that the Alien Task Force is onto them.
