The BEST Episodes of Harry and the Hendersons

Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!

Last Updated: Aug 8, 2021

Network: Syndication

Harry and the Hendersons is an American sitcom based on the film of the same name, produced by Amblin Television for Universal Television. The series aired in syndication from January 13, 1991 to June 18, 1993, with 72 half-hour episodes produced. The series is about a family who adopt a Bigfoot called Harry.

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The Arrival

#1 - The Arrival

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Jan 13, 1991

star 8.00
2 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers:
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The Day After

#2 - The Day After

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Jan 20, 1991

George winds up babysitting Harry.

star 8.00
2 votes
Directors: Alan Cooke
Writers: John Boni
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Cool

#3 - Cool

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Jan 27, 1991

star 7.50
2 votes
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Harry Goes Home (1)

#4 - Harry Goes Home (1)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Feb 3, 1991

The family takes Harry back to the woods—only to discover that his home territory has been clearcut. (Part 1 of 2)

star 6.00
1 votes
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Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

#5 - Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Feb 10, 1991

The clan petitions to save the forest. (Part 2 of 2)

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Tony Dow
Writers: Marc Sheffler, Sam Denoff
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The Father and Son Game

#6 - The Father and Son Game

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Feb 17, 1991

George pushes Ernie into baseball.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers: R.J. Colleary
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Baggin' the Big One

#7 - Baggin' the Big One

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Feb 24, 1991

A British explorer wants to bag Harry.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers: Gary Nickens, Mike Scott
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Harry the Hero

#8 - Harry the Hero

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Mar 3, 1991

The family protests against an animal-research lab.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Tony Dow
Writers: Laura Levine
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Roots, the Herb

#9 - Roots, the Herb

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired Mar 10, 1991

Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Alan Cooke
Writers: Ezra D. Rappaport, J.D. Rappaport
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The Mentor

#10 - The Mentor

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired Mar 17, 1991

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers: Alan Moskowitz
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The Bodyguard

#11 - The Bodyguard

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired Mar 24, 1991

Ernie uses Harry to retrieve sneakers from a bully.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Don Amendolia, Marc Sheffler, Sam Denoff
Writers: Barry Bleach, Lynne Kadish
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Harry and the Homeless Man

#12 - Harry and the Homeless Man

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired Apr 7, 1991

Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Tony Dow
Writers: Gerry Matthews
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Harry Goes Ape

#13 - Harry Goes Ape

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired Apr 21, 1991

Harry buries a fur belonging to an athlete's wife.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers: Michael Poryes
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Pet Psychic

#14 - Pet Psychic

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired Apr 28, 1991

Ernie hires a psychic to find Nancy's ring.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers: Gary Stephens, Julie Moskowitz
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The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

#15 - The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired May 5, 1991

A monster-movie director wants Harry for a movie.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Don Amendolia
Writers: Alan Moskowitz
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Harry and the Masked Wrestler

#16 - Harry and the Masked Wrestler

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired May 12, 1991

Harry wrestles Hacksaw Jim Duggan (as himself) for charity.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Richard T. Kline
Writers: John Boni
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When Harry Met Sammy

#17 - When Harry Met Sammy

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired May 19, 1991

Tiffany introduces Samantha to Harry.

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Lee Bernhardi
Writers: R.J. Colleary
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Harry and the Cheerleaders

#18 - Harry and the Cheerleaders

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired May 26, 1991

star 6.00
1 votes
Directors: Lee Bernhardi
Writers: Marc Sheffler, Sam Denoff
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Retrospective

#19 - Retrospective

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Sep 29, 1991

The family reminisces on Harry's birthday.

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The Terror of the Trees

#20 - The Terror of the Trees

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 6, 1991

George's co-worker plays pranks during a camping trip.

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Sarah Sings the Blues

#21 - Sarah Sings the Blues

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 13, 1991

star 0.00
0 votes
Directors: Frank Bonner
Writers: Alan Moskowitz, Lin Oliver
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Mom

#22 - Mom

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 20, 1991

Pregnant Aunt Emily comes for a visit.

star 0.00
0 votes
Directors: Bruce Davison
Writers: Colman Dekay, James L. Freedman
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The Ransom of Bigfoot

#23 - The Ransom of Bigfoot

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 27, 1991

Burglars kidnap Harry.

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0 votes
Directors: Lee Bernhardi
Writers: David Weimers, Ken Koonce
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Halloween

#24 - Halloween

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 3, 1991

Harry goes out on Halloween.

star 0.00
0 votes
Directors: Scott Baio
Writers: Diana Jennie Ayers, Susan Sebastian
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Brett Hits Home

#25 - Brett Hits Home

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 10, 1991

Nancy's brother moves in, disturbing Harry.

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