ALF

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.

Sep 22, 1986

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

Sep 29, 1986

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

Oct 6, 1986

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

Oct 13, 1986

ALF takes a job selling cosmetics over the phone.

Oct 20, 1986

ALF befriends a lonely blind girl.

Nov 3, 1986

Willie helps homesick ALF arrange a trip to Melmac.

Nov 10, 1986

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

Nov 17, 1986

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

Nov 24, 1986

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

Dec 1, 1986

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

Dec 8, 1986

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.

Dec 22, 1986

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

Jan 12, 1987

ALF submits scripts to his favorite soap opera.

Jan 19, 1987

ALF plays matchmaker for Kate's mother.

Feb 2, 1987

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

Feb 9, 1987

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

Feb 9, 1987

ALF befriends a young Mexican immigrant.

Feb 16, 1987

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

Mar 2, 1987

Willie and ALF both talk to a psychologist.

Mar 16, 1987

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

Mar 23, 1987

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

Mar 30, 1987

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

Apr 6, 1987

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

Apr 13, 1987

A cockroach from outer space invades the Tanner home.

May 4, 1987

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

May 11, 1987