ALF (season 4)

Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	24
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	September 18, 1989 (1989-09-18) – March 24, 1990 (1990-03-24)

This is a list of episodes from the fourth and final season of ALF.

Broadcast history

The season aired Mondays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST) from September 18, 1989 to February 26, 1990 and Saturdays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST) from March 3 to March 24, 1990.

DVD release

The season was released on DVD by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Cast

• Paul Fusco – ALF (puppeteer, voice)
  • Lisa Buckley - ALF (assistant puppeteer)
  • Bob Fappiano - ALF (assistant puppeteer)
• Max Wright – Willie Tanner
• Anne Schedeen – Kate Tanner
• Andrea Elson – Lynn Tanner
• Benji Gregory – Brian Tanner

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
79	1	"Baby, Come Back"	Paul Miller	David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic	September 18, 1989 (1989-09-18)
ALF earns the right to baby-sit Eric.
80	2	"Lies"	Paul Miller	Jordan Tabat & Wesley Stern	September 25, 1989 (1989-09-25)
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 (1989-10-02)
ALF is worried about Willie when a criminal resembling him is profiled on a crime-stopper TV show.
82	4	"We're in the Money"	Paul Miller	Jeanne Baruch & Jeanne Romano	October 9, 1989 (1989-10-09)
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 (1989-10-16)
After another visit from Larry, ALF subjects the Tanners to a barrage of unwanted psychoanalysis. Note: This episode was originally produced for Season 3, but aired during Season 4.
84	6	"Hooked on a Feeling"	Nick Havinga	Victor Fresco	October 23, 1989 (1989-10-23)
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 (1989-10-30)
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 (1989-11-06)
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 (1989-11-13)
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 (1989-11-20)
Dorothy and Whizzer get into a fight, and an angry Dorothy runs away. Whizzer meets ALF while searching for her.
89	11	"Happy Together"	Paul Fusco	David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic	November 27, 1989 (1989-11-27)
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.
90	12	"Fever"	Paul Miller	Bruce David	December 4, 1989 (1989-12-04)
The common cold infects the Tanners, 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 (1989-12-11)
ALF is relegated to the attic when the Tanners throw a luau, the first party they have hosted since ALF's arrival on Earth.
92	14	"Make 'em Laugh"	Nick Havinga	Howard Bendetson	January 8, 1990 (1990-01-08)
ALF dreams he is a famous stand-up comic. David Spade guests stars in this episode.
93	15	"Love on the Rocks"	Nick Havinga	Cecile Alch & Patricia Niedzialek	January 15, 1990 (1990-01-15)
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 (1990-01-22)
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 (1990-01-29)
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 (1990-02-05)
ALF considers the future with the Tanners, who will have shorter lifespans than the Melmacian alien.
97	19	"When I'm Sixty-Four"	Paul Miller	David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic	February 12, 1990 (1990-02-12)
ALF encounters senior citizens when he sneaks into a retirement home and convinces an old actress to share her experiences with others.
98	20	"Mr. Sandman"	Paul Miller	Steve Pepoon	February 19, 1990 (1990-02-19)
ALF and Willie scour Death Valley for buried treasure after discovering an old map. Will Alf succeed in driving Willy insane?
99	21	"Stayin' Alive"	Nick Havinga	Victor Fresco	February 26, 1990 (1990-02-26)
Outraged, ALF writes nasty letters to SENDRAX, a pollution-producing company. Taken with the letter-writing, SENDRAX offers Willie a lucrative job.
100	22	"Hungry Like the Wolf"	Nick Havinga	Paul Fusco	March 3, 1990 (1990-03-03)
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. Note: NBC moved ALF from Monday to Saturday nights beginning with this episode.
101	23	"I Gotta Be Me"	Paul Miller	Beverly Archer	March 10, 1990 (1990-03-10)
ALF is the only one excited about Lynn moving in with her boyfriend.
102	24	"Consider Me Gone"	Nick Havinga	Teleplay: Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, Stephen Sustaric and Victor Fresco Story: Ian Praiser	March 24, 1990 (1990-03-24)
ALF hears from his friends Skip and Rhonda, who have established the colony of New Melmac and invite ALF to live with them. Note: This episode originally ended with a "To Be Continued..." notice as NBC did not cancel ALF until after its broadcast.