Thomas W. Lynch
Director
The Journey of Allen Strange (1997)
Season 1
A humorous yet empathetic look at what would happen if an alien, lost and far from home, were to take on the form of an Earthbound teenage boy.
Released Nov. 8, 1997
Episode 22 min
None+
Genres: Children, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Kids, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
Keywords: imdb.disguised-as-a-human, imdb.alien-child, imdb.friend, tmdb.alien, imdb.character-name-in-title, tmdb.teenager, imdb.extraterrestrial + 7 more, imdb.secret, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.father-daughter-relationship, imdb.friendship, imdb.father-son-relationship, imdb.alien, imdb.1990s
Production Companies: Tom Lynch Company
Network: Nickelodeon
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Arrival
The one that started it all! Allen Strange stows away on a ship from his planet and winds up stranded on our planet. Good thing Robbie and Josh are around!
Nov. 8, 1997, midnight
S1E2 - Entry
To enroll in school you need a parent--even if you're an alien--so Allen uses his powers to cough one up. Meanwhile, Robbie's having school troubles of her own....
Nov. 15, 1997, midnight
S1E3 - Space
Is it safe for Allen to go places on his own? Robbie doesn't think so. She goes to look after him and ends up putting herself in danger!
Nov. 22, 1997, midnight
S1E4 - Gronpoly
The Stevensons discover that Allen isn't the only intergalactic visitor to drop by Planet Earth... and the new alien on the block isn't very friendly.
Dec. 6, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - Starwalk
Allen's just found out about Christmas and he's all set to give Robbie the best present ever. But Josh's mistake could ruin the holiday for everyone.
Dec. 13, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - The Visit
The common cold is just a hassle for humans. But for Allen, who's never had it before, it could be fatal. Meanwhile, Robbie tries out for the varsity track team.
Dec. 27, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - Battle
As a new member of the wrestling team, Allen must decide whether or not to use his super strength. Can he do it without blowing his cover?
Jan. 3, 1998, midnight
S1E8 - The Guardian
When Josh and Ken go camping and Robbie goes to visit Gail, Allen's left alone for the weekend. Well, not ALL alone--there's a burglar in the house!
Jan. 10, 1998, midnight
S1E9 - Collision
A deadly meteor is heading straight for Earth, and only Allen can stop it. Meanwhile, Josh and Robbie's slumber party pals are on a collision course.
Jan. 17, 1998, midnight
S1E10 - Compute
Allen and Josh make a computer that falls in love with Robbie, and there's nothing worse than a lovesick laptop.
Jan. 24, 1998, midnight
S1E11 - Rescue
Josh and Allen discover a clue that could help Allen get back home. Unfortunately, it's right in the middle of an evil Trykloid lair.
Feb. 21, 1998, midnight
S1E12 - Home (1)
Allen really, really wants to get back home. He sends out a signal to his home planet, but Shaw and Phil Berg track the message.
Feb. 24, 1998, midnight
S1E13 - Home (2)
Before Phil Berg can capture Allen, the Trykloids capture Phil. But the A.R.C. has better luck, and now Allen is behind bars with only one hope of escape.
Feb. 26, 1998, midnight
Network: Nickelodeon
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: Nov. 8, 1997
Last Air Date: April 23, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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