Harry and the Hendersons - Season 1

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The Arrival

1 - The Arrival

Air Date: January 13, 1991

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.

The Day After

2 - The Day After

Air Date: January 20, 1991

Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.

Cool

3 - Cool

Air Date: January 27, 1991

Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.

Harry Goes Home (1)

4 - Harry Goes Home (1)

Air Date: February 3, 1991

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)

Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

5 - Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

Air Date: February 10, 1991

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)

The Father-Son Game

6 - The Father-Son Game

Air Date: February 17, 1991

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.

Baggin' the Big One

7 - Baggin' the Big One

Air Date: February 24, 1991

A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.

Harry the Hero

8 - Harry the Hero

Air Date: March 3, 1991

The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.

Roots, the Herb

9 - Roots, the Herb

Air Date: March 10, 1991

Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.

The Mentor

10 - The Mentor

Air Date: March 17, 1991

The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.

The Bodyguard

11 - The Bodyguard

Air Date: March 24, 1991

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.

Harry and the Homeless Man

12 - Harry and the Homeless Man

Air Date: April 7, 1991

Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.

Harry Goes Ape

13 - Harry Goes Ape

Air Date: April 21, 1991

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.

Pet Psychic

14 - Pet Psychic

Air Date: April 28, 1991

When Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

15 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

Air Date: May 5, 1991

A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.

Harry and the Masked Wrestler

16 - Harry and the Masked Wrestler

Air Date: May 12, 1991

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'.

When Harry Met Sammy

17 - When Harry Met Sammy

Air Date: May 19, 1991

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.

Harry and the Cheerleaders

18 - Harry and the Cheerleaders

Air Date: May 26, 1991

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.