ALF
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Created by Paul Fusco, Tom Patchett
On NBC
A lighthearted family sitcom built on the premise of an irreverent alien roommate, sustained across 101 episodes by episodic warmth and broad comedy rather than serialized stakes.
A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage.
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Questions people ask
Is ALF easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is ALF one of a kind? No. Less singular than 93% of series.
Is ALF sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Does ALF leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is ALF violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is ALF scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like ALF, and what each one shares →
Like ALF
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as ALF
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like ALF, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like ALF, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like ALF, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
