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ALF

1986 – 1990Show4 seasons101 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic447.5Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about family and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 101 episodes · best: S2E12 "ALF's Special Christmas: Part 1" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
7.7
7.3
7.3

Story

Got cat?

A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.

Feels like

  • Classic 80s Sitcom
  • Alien Family Comedy
  • Nostalgic Comfort Food TV
  • Absurd Domestic Chaos
  • Wholesome & Heartwarming
  • Iconic Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Lighthearted Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Episodic Fun

Cast

24 of 154 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nick Havinga, Burt Brinckerhoff, Gary Shimokawa
Written by
Steve Pepoon, Lisa A. Bannick, Paul Fusco
Produced by
Bernie Brillstein, Paul Fusco
Music by
Alf Clausen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 22, 1986 · March 24, 1990 · Ended

First aired
September 22, 1986
Last aired
March 24, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 101 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Fiery Redhead, Staying with the Suffering +9

  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Staying with the Suffering
  • Your Mom
  • World of Pun
  • Indy Ploy
  • Every Episode Ending
  • Waxing Lyrical
  • The Dog Is an Alien
  • Expy
  • It's All My Fault
  • Satellite Character

12 of 180 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream ALF?"

Questions about ALF

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream ALF?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

In the United States, ALF streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is ALF worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is ALF okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch ALF?

39 h

About 39 hours: 101 episodes in 4 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1990.

Will ALF make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch ALF?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does ALF use?

Idiosyncratic Episode NamingFiery RedheadStaying with the SufferingYour MomWorld of PunIndy PloyEvery Episode EndingWaxing LyricalThe Dog Is an AlienExpyIt's All My FaultSatellite Characterand 168 more

TV Tropes lists 180 tropes for it, including Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, Fiery Redhead, and Staying with the Suffering.