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ALF

Summary 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.

ALF
5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 22, 1986
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
44
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
7.6
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Summary 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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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
44
29% Positive
2 Reviews
29% Mixed
2 Reviews
43% Negative
3 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
44
29% Positive
2 Reviews
29% Mixed
2 Reviews
43% Negative
3 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
7.6
88% Positive
28 Ratings
0% Mixed
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13% Negative
4 Ratings

User Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 32 User Ratings
7.6
88% Positive
28 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
13% Negative
4 Ratings

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Production Company:
  • Alien Productions
Initial Release Date: Sep 22, 1986
Number of seasons: 5 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Young Artist Awards
12 Nominations
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
People's Choice Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination