The Journey of Allen Strange
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The Journey of Allen Strange

8.0 / 10
1997
3 seasons
58 episodes
Sci-Fi & FantasyKidsComedyDrama

A humorous yet empathetic look at what would happen if an alien, lost and far from home, were to take on the form of an Earthbound teenage boy.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Arrival

    08-11-1997

    The one that started it all! Allen Strange stows away on a ship from his planet and winds up stranded on our planet. Good thing Robbie and Josh are around!

  • Ep 2

    2.Entry

    15-11-1997

    To enroll in school you need a parent--even if you're an alien--so Allen uses his powers to cough one up. Meanwhile, Robbie's having school troubles of her own....

  • Ep 3

    3.Space

    22-11-1997

    Is it safe for Allen to go places on his own? Robbie doesn't think so. She goes to look after him and ends up putting herself in danger!

  • Ep 4

    4.Gronpoly

    06-12-1997

    The Stevensons discover that Allen isn't the only intergalactic visitor to drop by Planet Earth... and the new alien on the block isn't very friendly.

  • Ep 5

    5.Starwalk

    13-12-1997

    Allen's just found out about Christmas and he's all set to give Robbie the best present ever. But Josh's mistake could ruin the holiday for everyone.

  • Ep 6

    6.The Visit

    27-12-1997

    The common cold is just a hassle for humans. But for Allen, who's never had it before, it could be fatal. Meanwhile, Robbie tries out for the varsity track team.

  • Ep 7

    7.Battle

    03-01-1998

    As a new member of the wrestling team, Allen must decide whether or not to use his super strength. Can he do it without blowing his cover?

  • Ep 8

    8.The Guardian

    10-01-1998

    When Josh and Ken go camping and Robbie goes to visit Gail, Allen's left alone for the weekend. Well, not ALL alone--there's a burglar in the house!

  • Ep 9

    9.Collision

    17-01-1998

    A deadly meteor is heading straight for Earth, and only Allen can stop it. Meanwhile, Josh and Robbie's slumber party pals are on a collision course.

  • Ep 10

    10.Compute

    24-01-1998

    Allen and Josh make a computer that falls in love with Robbie, and there's nothing worse than a lovesick laptop.

  • Ep 11

    11.Rescue

    21-02-1998

    Josh and Allen discover a clue that could help Allen get back home. Unfortunately, it's right in the middle of an evil Trykloid lair.

  • Ep 12

    12.Home (1)

    24-02-1998

    Allen really, really wants to get back home. He sends out a signal to his home planet, but Shaw and Phil Berg track the message.

  • Ep 13

    13.Home (2)

    26-02-1998

    Before Phil Berg can capture Allen, the Trykloids capture Phil. But the A.R.C. has better luck, and now Allen is behind bars with only one hope of escape.

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