Ep 16. Baby Love
- TV-G
- February 6, 1989
- 23 min
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7.3 (228)
In the season 3 episode 16 of the classic sitcom ALF, titled "Baby Love," we find our furry alien friend ALF in a bit of a predicament. After discovering an abandoned baby outside the Tanner household, ALF is left to take care of the infant on his own, with some initial albeit hesitant assistance from the Tanner family.
Over the course of the episode, ALF proves to be a rather capable caregiver, juggling the needs of the baby with his own wacky shenanigans and silly antics. These include everything from ALF using a vacuum cleaner as a makeshift pacifier to accidentally sending the baby careening off of the couch while attempting to change its diaper.
Meanwhile, the Tanner family is dealing with some conflicts of their own. Kate is struggling to write a term paper for a class she's taking, while Willie is preoccupied with a new job opportunity. However, when they see how well ALF is taking care of the baby--and how hilariously entertaining he's being in the process--they begin to realize that maybe ALF is more than just a wacky alien interloper in their lives.
As the episode progresses, ALF becomes increasingly attached to the baby, calling it "Baby Glenn" and confiding in it like a trusted friend. He even takes it upon himself to track down the baby's real mother, determined to reunite them and ensure that the baby is well taken care of.
Of course, this being ALF, things don't always go smoothly. His attempts to find the mother lead him down a rabbit hole of mistaken identities and wacky hijinks, including a run-in with some overzealous animal control officers and a struggle to prevent the baby from being taken away by the state.
Despite the chaos, however, ALF remains ever-determined to do what's best for Baby Glenn. Along the way, he learns some important lessons about responsibility and the importance of family, while the Tanner family discovers that even the most unusual and unexpected situations can bring them closer together in unexpected ways.
Overall, "Baby Love" is a heartwarming, hilarious episode of ALF that showcases the show's ability to balance wacky humor with genuine emotion. Fans of the series will undoubtedly enjoy seeing ALF take on the role of caregiver, while newcomers will find plenty of laughs and heart to keep them entertained.