Harry and the Hendersons
★ 5.8·1991·3 seasons · 72 episodes·Series
ComedySci-Fi & FantasyFamily
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1The ArrivalThe 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.22m2E2The Day AfterHarry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.22m3E3CoolHarry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.22m4E4Harry 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)22m5E5Whose 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)22m6E6The Father-Son GameGeorge'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.22m7E7Baggin' the Big OneA British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.22m8E8Harry the HeroThe Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.22m9E9Roots, the HerbHarry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.22m10E10The MentorThe only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.22m11E11The BodyguardA 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.22m12E12Harry and the Homeless ManHarry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.22m13E13Harry Goes ApeA 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.22m14E14Pet PsychicWhen Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.22m15E15The Bigfoot That Ate SeattleA monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.22m16E16Harry and the Masked WrestlerHarry 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'.22m17E17When Harry Met SammyWhen 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.22m18E18Harry and the CheerleadersWhen 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.22m
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