Ep 22. It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green
- TV-G
- March 30, 1987
- 20 min
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6.8 (332)
In the season 1 episode 22 of Alf titled "It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green," the Tanner family is preoccupied with preparations for Brian's school science fair project. While Alf assists Brian with his experiment, he becomes fascinated with one of the plants he is testing. Alf takes a liking to the plant, and in his curiosity, he decides to consume it. However, to everyone's alarm, Alf soon discovers that he has turned green and begins to experience strange symptoms and behavior.
Alf tries to hide his green color and strange conduct from the Tanner family, but he ultimately fails, and they become increasingly concerned. They take Alf to a medical professional to try to figure out what is happening to him. Despite the doctor's best efforts, he is unable to determine what is causing Alf's condition, which only worsens as time goes on.
Meanwhile, the Tanner family decides to enter Alf in the science fair project as a unique exhibit, hoping that they may win the first prize. However, Alf's illness gets the better of him, and he ends up making a fool of himself in front of the judges. Alf also fails to keep his condition under wraps, and people begin to speculate about his ailment.
Throughout the episode, Alf's struggle to hide his condition and his disappointing experience at the science fair shed light on the challenges of being different and dealing with societal pressure. The episode highlights the importance of accepting one's uniqueness and finding a supportive community.
Overall, "It Isn't Easy ... Bein' Green" is an entertaining and thoughtful episode that showcases the talents of the Alf cast. The episode is full of humor, touching moments, and relevant themes that make it a great addition to the show's first season.