[s1e5] Keepin' The Faith Apr 2026

In Season 1, Episode 5, "Keepin' the Faith," ALF finally feels the heat. After being called a "parasite" (harsh, Willie!), our favorite furry houseguest decides it's time to join the workforce. The Ultimate Side Hustle

You can check out the full ALF Season 1 Guide on IMDb to see where this episode falls in the Shumway saga. ALF Reviews: "Keepin' the Faith" (Season 1, Episode 5) [S1E5] Keepin' the Faith

The highlight of the episode is ALF’s attempt to host a sales party. There’s something inherently hilarious about a puppet with three-fingered hands trying to pitch beauty products to neighborhood women. It’s the peak of 80s "fish-out-of-water" comedy—or as some critics point out, a "waterless fish" since ALF seems to adapt to human consumerism a little too well. Why It Still Works In Season 1, Episode 5, "Keepin' the Faith,"