Alf - Season 1 Page

premiered on 22 September 1986 on NBC, introducing audiences to Gordon Shumway, a sarcastic, cat-hungry alien from the planet Melmac. After escaping his home planet's destruction, he follows a shortwave radio signal and crash-lands into the garage of the Tanners, a middle-class family living in the San Fernando Valley. Core Premise

A wise-cracking Melmacian performed by puppeteer Paul Fusco . ALF - Season 1

The season follows the Tanners as they hide "ALF" (Alien Life Form) from both the U.S. Military's and their nosy neighbors, Trevor and Raquel Ochmonek. Most episodes feature a "fish out of water" dynamic, where ALF's culture shock and mischievous Melmacian habits—like his persistent desire to eat the family cat, Lucky—cause chaos for the household. Main Cast & Characters premiered on 22 September 1986 on NBC, introducing