Lin Oliver
Director
Harry and the Hendersons (1991)
Season 1
The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.
Released Jan. 13, 1991
Episode 22 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.bigfoot, tmdb.based-on-movie, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.family-relationships, imdb.based-on-film, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.bigfoot + 11 more, imdb.sasquatch, imdb.sitcom, imdb.husband-wife-relationship, imdb.family-home, imdb.family-man, imdb.four-word-title, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.laugh-track, tmdb.family, tmdb.sasquatch, tmdb.married-with-children
Production Companies: Amblin Television
Network: Syndication
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Arrival
The Henderson family returning from vacation accidentally hits an eight foot Bigfoot and brings it home. They decide to nurse him, and end up letting him stay with them.
Jan. 13, 1991, midnight
S1E2 - The Day After
Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.
Jan. 20, 1991, midnight
S1E3 - Cool
Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.
Jan. 27, 1991, midnight
S1E4 - Harry Goes Home (1)
The family takes Harry back to the woods, only to discover that his home territory has been clearcut. Meanwhile, Ernie doesn't want Harry to go away. (Part 1 of 2)
Feb. 3, 1991, midnight
S1E5 - Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)
A local congressman's (Steve Landesberg) aid is sought when Harry's (Kevin Peter Hall) habitat is found destroyed. The clan petitions to save the forest. (Part 2 of 2)
Feb. 10, 1991, midnight
S1E6 - The Father-Son Game
George's and Ernie's attitudes differ over a father-son baseball game. George recruits Ken Griffey Jr. in a plan to spark Ernie's interest in baseball. Guest Stars: Ken Griffey Sr., Ken Griffey Jr.
Feb. 17, 1991, midnight
S1E7 - Baggin' the Big One
A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.
Feb. 24, 1991, midnight
S1E8 - Harry the Hero
The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.
March 3, 1991, midnight
S1E9 - Roots, the Herb
Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.
March 10, 1991, midnight
S1E10 - The Mentor
The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.
March 17, 1991, midnight
S1E11 - The Bodyguard
A bully (Aeryk Egan) steals Ernie's special pair of sneakers needed by George for a presentation. Ernie uses Harry's formidable size and strength in a plan to retrieve them.
March 24, 1991, midnight
S1E12 - Harry and the Homeless Man
Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.
April 7, 1991, midnight
S1E13 - Harry Goes Ape
A football legend visits the Hendersons' house along with his wife who is wearing a fur. Harry thinks that the fur is a dead person and decides to bury it.
April 21, 1991, midnight
S1E14 - Pet Psychic
When Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.
April 28, 1991, midnight
S1E15 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle
A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.
May 5, 1991, midnight
S1E16 - Harry and the Masked Wrestler
Harry becomes a wrestler to help Sarah raise money to save an injured sea lion. George asks wrestler 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan to judge a benefit match featuring the debut of reluctant wrestler 'Bigfoot Man'.
May 12, 1991, midnight
S1E17 - When Harry Met Sammy
When Tiffany brings Harry home, George and Nancy tell Samantha the truth, whetting her appetite for a good news story. Samantha decides to break the story of Harry on her news program.
May 19, 1991, midnight
S1E18 - Harry and the Cheerleaders
When three Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders come to town on a mascot search, Ernie dreams that he loses his pal Harry to stardom. Ernie fears Harry may become the new mascot for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
May 26, 1991, midnight
Network: Syndication
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 22 min.
Released: Jan. 13, 1991
Last Air Date: June 18, 1993, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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