Right now you can watch ALF in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 4 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 1,240 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Max Wright — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, ALF is worth clearing space for. ALF does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A furry alien wiseguy comes to live with a terran family after crashing into their garage. Max Wright and Anne Schedeen lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It ran for 4 seasons (1986–1990), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The timing in ALF is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, ALF is a strong candidate. Mork & Mindy is the obvious comparison, but ALF earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Max Wright sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

ALF wrapped up in 1990, created by Paul Fusco and Tom Patchett — and 4 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.