[s1e5] Keepin' The Faith -

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)

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 [S1E5] Keepin' the Faith

Underneath the gags about Melmacian credit scores and lipstick shades, the episode actually touches on a relatable theme: the desire to contribute when you’re the odd one out. Of course, ALF contributes by nearly bankrupting the Tanners, but it’s the thought (and the chaos) that counts. You can check out the full ALF Season