S1·E1 A.L.F.
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 22, 1986
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Tom Patchett
- Writer
- Tom Patchett
- Score
- 7.5/10 (21 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of ALF air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('A.L.F.') originally aired on September 22, 1986.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('A.L.F.')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in ALF Season 1 Episode 1?
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 m...
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