Episode
Harry and the Hendersons: The Arrival
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Harry and the Hendersons
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1991-01-13
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
The Arrival is Episode 1 in Season 1 of Harry and the Hendersons. It aired on 1991-01-13. The runtime is 22 min.
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Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.
Episode 4: Harry Goes Home (1)
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)
Episode 5: Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)
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Episode 6: The Father-Son Game
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Episode 7: Baggin' the Big One
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Episode 8: Harry the Hero
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Episode 9: Roots, the Herb
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Episode 10: The Mentor
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Episode 11: The Bodyguard
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Episode 12: Harry and the Homeless Man
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