ALF

ALF

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Created by Paul Fusco, Tom Patchett

On NBC

1986–19904 seasons101 episodes23 min7.6 / 10

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.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity11

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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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.

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