Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
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Harry and the Hendersons

5.8 / 10
1991
3 seasons
72 episodes
ComedySci-Fi & FantasyFamily

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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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.The Arrival

    13-01-199122m

    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.

  • Ep 2

    2.The Day After

    20-01-199122m

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

  • Ep 3

    3.Cool

    27-01-199122m

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

  • Ep 4

    4.Harry Goes Home (1)

    03-02-199122m

    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)

  • Ep 5

    5.Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

    10-02-199122m

    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)

  • Ep 6

    6.The Father-Son Game

    17-02-199122m

    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....

  • Ep 7

    7.Baggin' the Big One

    24-02-199122m

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

  • Ep 8

    8.Harry the Hero

    03-03-199122m

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

  • Ep 9

    9.Roots, the Herb

    10-03-199122m

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

  • Ep 10

    10.The Mentor

    17-03-199122m

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

  • Ep 11

    11.The Bodyguard

    24-03-199122m

    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.

  • Ep 12

    12.Harry and the Homeless Man

    07-04-199122m

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

  • Ep 13

    13.Harry Goes Ape

    21-04-199122m

    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.

  • Ep 14

    14.Pet Psychic

    28-04-199122m

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

  • Ep 15

    15.The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

    05-05-199122m

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

  • Ep 16

    16.Harry and the Masked Wrestler

    12-05-199122m

    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...

  • Ep 17

    17.When Harry Met Sammy

    19-05-199122m

    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 prog...

  • Ep 18

    18.Harry and the Cheerleaders

    26-05-199122m

    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 Dall...

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