Harry and the Hendersons

NR1991•22m•5.9/10

ComedySci-Fi & FantasyFamily

Ratings

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5.9/10(40)

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.

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Production

Amblin Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 13, 1991

Last Aired

June 18, 1993

Networks

Syndication

Created By

Lin Oliver

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Arrival

Air date: 1991-01-13

The 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.

The Day After

Air date: 1991-01-20

Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment.

Cool

Air date: 1991-01-27

Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.

Harry Goes Home (1)

Air date: 1991-02-03

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)

Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

Air date: 1991-02-10

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)

The Father-Son Game

Air date: 1991-02-17

George'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.

Baggin' the Big One

Air date: 1991-02-24

A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.

Harry the Hero

Air date: 1991-03-03

The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.

Roots, the Herb

Air date: 1991-03-10

Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.

E10

The Mentor

Air date: 1991-03-17

The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.

E11

The Bodyguard

Air date: 1991-03-24

A 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.

E12

Harry and the Homeless Man

Air date: 1991-04-07

Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.

E13

Harry Goes Ape

Air date: 1991-04-21

A 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.

E14

Pet Psychic

Air date: 1991-04-28

When Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.

E15

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

Air date: 1991-05-05

A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.

E16

Harry and the Masked Wrestler

Air date: 1991-05-12

Harry 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'.

E17

When Harry Met Sammy

Air date: 1991-05-19

When 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.

E18

Harry and the Cheerleaders

Air date: 1991-05-26

When 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.