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Show The Rerun: 1980s

ALF

A furry alien from the planet Melmac crash lands in a suburban garage, and the Tanner family hides him from the government while he eyes their cat.

Where to watch

ALF isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.

Checked 1 Nov 2026. Services change their catalogues often; the service’s own page has the final word.

Our take

A furry alien from the planet Melmac crash lands in a suburban garage, and the Tanner family hides him from the government while he eyes their cat.

Why watch A puppet comedy with real bite, and a reminder of how strange and playful late 80s network TV could be.

Seasons & episodes

  1. Season 1 1986 · 26 episodes · NBC
  2. Season 2 1987 · 26 episodes · NBC
  3. Season 3 1988 · 26 episodes · NBC
  4. Season 4 1989 · 24 episodes · NBC

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Quick answers

Where can I watch ALF?
In the US: Tubi, Peacock, Prime Video, Shout! TV, The Roku Channel and Prime Video (buy).
What is ALF about?
A furry alien from the planet Melmac crash lands in a suburban garage, and the Tanner family hides him from the government while he eyes their cat.
Who is in the cast of ALF?
ALF stars Paul Fusco as ALF, Max Wright as William Tanner, Anne Schedeen as Kate Tanner, Andrea Elson as Lynn Tanner and Benji Gregory as Brian Tanner.
When did ALF start?
ALF premiered on 22 September 1986 and ran until 1996, with 4 seasons.

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