Ep 16. Try to Remember, Part 1

During Alf season 1 episode 16, titled Try to Remember, Part 1, the Tanner family is delighted to welcome a long-lost relative from Russia, Uncle Albert, who turns up unannounced. However, they soon become alarmed at his inexplicable behavior, as it appears that he is suffering from some form of memory loss.

Unsure of what to do, the Tanners contact a mental health professional to assess Uncle Albert's mental state. The expert suggests that Albert may be suffering from amnesia, a condition where the patient struggles to form new memories, or retrograde amnesia, which causes them to forget their past.

As a result, the Tanner family takes it upon themselves to try and piece together Uncle Albert's past by asking him questions about his life and showing him old family photographs. However, their efforts are thwarted by Alf, who seems to be doing everything he can to prevent Uncle Albert from remembering his past.

Nevertheless, the Tanners persist in their efforts to jog Uncle Albert's memory and help him to recover the lost moments of his life. They take him to places that he may have visited in the past, such as a Russian deli, and encourage him to look through old family albums and home movies.

Try to Remember, Part 1 also explores the theme of family dynamics and the role that memory plays in our relationships with loved ones. As the Tanner family tries to uncover Uncle Albert's past, they also confront their own memories and relationships with one another.

Overall, Alf season 1 episode 16 is a heartwarming and emotionally engaging episode that explores the power of memory and family bonds in a humorous and touching way. While the episode ends on a cliffhanger, viewers will undoubtedly be eager to tune into Part 2 to see how the Tanner family's efforts to help Uncle Albert continue to unfold.