Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons (1991)

5.8 (36 votes)
3 Seasons
January 13, 1991
English
Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Lin Oliver

Network

Syndication

Episodes

The Arrival
E1

The Arrival

Jan 13, 1991
22 min

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
E2

The Day After

Jan 20, 1991
22 min

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

Cool
E3

Cool

Jan 27, 1991
22 min

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

Harry Goes Home (1)
E4

Harry Goes Home (1)

Feb 3, 1991
22 min

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)
E5

Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

Feb 10, 1991
22 min

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
E6

The Father-Son Game

Feb 17, 1991
22 min

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
E7

Baggin' the Big One

Feb 24, 1991
22 min

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
E8

Harry the Hero

Mar 3, 1991
22 min

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
E9

Roots, the Herb

Mar 10, 1991
22 min

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

The Mentor
E10

The Mentor

Mar 17, 1991
22 min

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

The Bodyguard
E11

The Bodyguard

Mar 24, 1991
22 min

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.

Harry and the Homeless Man
E12

Harry and the Homeless Man

Apr 7, 1991
22 min

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

Harry Goes Ape
E13

Harry Goes Ape

Apr 21, 1991
22 min

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.

Pet Psychic
E14

Pet Psychic

Apr 28, 1991
22 min

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

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle
E15

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

May 5, 1991
22 min

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

Harry and the Masked Wrestler
E16

Harry and the Masked Wrestler

May 12, 1991
22 min

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'.

When Harry Met Sammy
E17

When Harry Met Sammy

May 19, 1991
22 min

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.

Harry and the Cheerleaders
E18

Harry and the Cheerleaders

May 26, 1991
22 min

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.

Cast

Details

Original Title

Harry and the Hendersons

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

72

Production

Amblin Television