ALF (season 4)
| ALF | |
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| Season 4 | |
 DVD cover | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 18, 1989 – March 24, 1990 |
| Season chronology | |
This is a list of episodes from the fourth and final season of ALF.[1] Most episode titles are named after popular songs.
Broadcast history[]
The season aired Mondays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST) on NBC until March 1990. The final three episodes aired on Saturdays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST).
DVD release[]
The season was released on DVD by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
Cast[]
- Paul Fusco as ALF (puppeteer, voice)
- Lisa Buckley as ALF (assistant puppeteer)
- Bob Fappiano as ALF (assistant puppeteer)
- Max Wright as Willie Tanner
- Anne Schedeen as Kate Tanner
- Andrea Elson as Lynn Tanner
- Benji Gregory as Brian Tanner
- Charles Nickerson as Eric Tanner
- Jim J. Bullock as Neal Tanner
Episodes[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 79 | 1 | "Baby, Come Back" | Paul Miller | David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic | September 18, 1989 | |
| ALF earns the right to baby-sit Eric. | ||||||
| 80 | 2 | "Lies" | Paul Miller | Jordan Tabat & Wesley Stern | September 25, 1989 | |
| ALF is accidentally photographed by a tabloid photographer. ALF sneaks into their van to eat the film while Willie uses his memory of Star Trek episodes to make up extraterrestrial stories, whose credulity actually amazes the paparazzi. | ||||||
| 81 | 3 | "Wanted: Dead or Alive" | Nick Havinga | Victor Fresco | October 2, 1989 | |
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ALF is worried about Willie when a criminal resembling him is profiled on a crime-stopper TV show. Guest Stars: David Alan Grier as FBI #1, John Ingle (uncredited) | ||||||
| 82 | 4 | "We're in the Money" | Paul Miller | Jeanne Baruch & Jeanne Romano | October 9, 1989 | |
| Using Willie's home computer, ALF discovers and becomes addicted to making stock-market deals. | ||||||
| 83 | 5 | "Mind Games" | Nick Havinga | Jerry Stahl | October 16, 1989 | |
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After another visit from Larry, ALF subjects the Tanners to a barrage of unwanted psychoanalysis. | ||||||
| 84 | 6 | "Hooked on a Feeling" | Nick Havinga | Victor Fresco | October 23, 1989 | |
| In an effort to curb ALF's cotton addiction, Willie holds a support group meeting in his living room. | ||||||
| 85 | 7 | "He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother" | Paul Fusco | Paul Fusco & Lisa A. Bannick | October 30, 1989 | |
| ALF plots the removal of Willie's visiting brother Neal (Jim J. Bullock) after ALF is made not to leave his attic apartment at any time. | ||||||
| 86 | 8 | "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" | Paul Fusco | Paul Fusco & Lisa A. Bannick | November 6, 1989 | |
| ALF is peeved at having to remain hidden while Willie's brother extends his visit. | ||||||
| 87 | 9 | "Live and Let Die" | Tony Csiki | Steve Pepoon | November 13, 1989 | |
| After Lucky dies, ALF adopts a group of kittens for a meal. However, after one kitten grows fond of ALF, he begins to question his personal view on cats. | ||||||
| 88 | 10 | "Break Up to Make Up" | Tony Csiki | Anne Meara | November 20, 1989 | |
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Dorothy and Whizzer get into a fight, and an angry Dorothy runs away. Whizzer meets ALF while searching for her. Guest Star: Paul Dooley as Whizzer | ||||||
| 89 | 11 | "Happy Together" | Paul Fusco | David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic | November 27, 1989 | |
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Neal offers ALF a place to stay, but ALF's party animal ways threaten both Neal's new apartment as well as his job as the maintenance man. Guest Star: Dan Gilvezan as Harry | ||||||
| 90 | 12 | "Fever" | Paul Miller | Bruce David | December 4, 1989 | |
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The common cold infects Willie, as well as ALF. However, when ALF does not show signs of recovery, the Tanners are concerned it may end his life. Note: This episode was originally produced for Season 3, but aired during Season 4. | ||||||
| 91 | 13 | "It's My Party" | Nick Havinga | Steve Pepoon | December 11, 1989 | |
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ALF is relegated to the attic when the Tanners throw a luau, the first party they have hosted since ALF's arrival on Earth. Guest Star: Henry G. Sanders as George | ||||||
| 92 | 14 | "Make 'Em Laugh" | Nick Havinga | Howard Bendetson | January 8, 1990 | |
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ALF dreams he is a famous stand-up comic. David Spade guests stars in this episode. Guest Stars: Casey Kasem as Himself, David Spade as Larry Slotkin, John Pinette as Howie Anderson | ||||||
| 93 | 15 | "Love on the Rocks" | Nick Havinga | Cecile Alch & Patricia Niedzialek | January 15, 1990 | |
| Neal and his ex-wife Margaret reconcile, but ALF goes a long way to prove that her motives are not sincere. | ||||||
| 94 | 16 | "True Colors" | Paul Miller | David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic | January 22, 1990 | |
| ALF enters the art world after he earns praise for a still life made from food. | ||||||
| 95 | 17 | "Gimme That Old Time Religion" | Paul Fusco | Leslie Ann Podkin | January 29, 1990 | |
| As a newly ordained Melmacian minister, ALF officiates a ceremony on Earth. | ||||||
| 96 | 18 | "Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" | Nick Havinga | Victor Fresco | February 5, 1990 | |
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ALF considers the future with the Tanners, who will have shorter lifespans than the Melmacian alien. Guest Stars: Dean Cameron as Robert Sherwood, Edward Edwards as Brian, Sr., Mark Blankfield as Eric, Sr, Fran Drescher as Roxanne | ||||||
| 97 | 19 | "When I'm Sixty-Four" | Paul Miller | David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic | February 12, 1990 | |
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ALF encounters senior citizens when he sneaks into a retirement home and convinces an old actress to share her experiences with others. Guest star: Jack Armstrong as Ben Note: Andrea Elson and Benji Gregory do not appear in this episode. | ||||||
| 98 | 20 | "Mr. Sandman" | Paul Miller | Steve Pepoon | February 19, 1990 | |
| ALF and Willie scour Death Valley for buried treasure after discovering an old map. Will ALF succeed in driving Willie insane? | ||||||
| 99 | 21 | "Stayin' Alive" | Nick Havinga | Victor Fresco | February 26, 1990 | |
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Outraged, ALF writes nasty letters to SENDRAX, a pollution-producing company. Taken with the letter-writing, SENDRAX offers Willie a lucrative job. Guest Star: Dan Castellaneta as Steve Michaels | ||||||
| 100 | 22 | "Hungry Like the Wolf" | Nick Havinga | Paul Fusco | March 3, 1990 | |
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After ALF stops eating due to a diet, he becomes more primitive in nature and goes to the park in order to hunt for food. | ||||||
| 101 | 23 | "I Gotta Be Me" | Paul Miller | Beverly Archer | March 10, 1990 | |
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ALF is the only one excited about Lynn moving in with her boyfriend. Guest Star: Dean Cameron as Robert Sherwood | ||||||
| 102 | 24 | "Consider Me Gone" | Nick Havinga | Story by : Ian Praiser Teleplay by : Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, Stephen Sustaric & Victor Fresco | March 24, 1990 | |
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ALF hears from his friends Skip and Rhonda, who have established the colony of New Melmac and invite ALF to live with them. Guest Star: Richard Fancy as Colonel Halsey:Note: This episode originally ended with a "To Be Continued..." notice as NBC did not cancel ALF until after its broadcast. | ||||||
References[]
- ALF (TV series) seasons
- 1989 American television seasons
- 1990 American television seasons