Ep 18. Border Song

Alf is a sci-fi comedy sitcom that follows the story of an alien from the planet Melmac who crash-landed on Earth and lives with a human family, the Tanners. Season 1 episode 18 is called Border Song.

In this episode, Alf gets an unexpected visit from his childhood friend, Jake, who also happens to be an alien. Alf is thrilled to see him after all these years. They catch up on old times and Alf shows Jake around the Tanner's house. However, things take a turn for the worse when Alf learns that Jake is a wanted criminal on Melmac.

Jake reveals to Alf that he has smuggled valuable Melmacian jewels to Earth and is planning to sell them to a local jeweler. Alf is shocked to hear this and tries to convince Jake to return the jewels to their rightful owners. But Jake is stubborn and refuses to listen.

Meanwhile, the Tanners are planning a trip to Mexico. Alf sees this as an opportunity to help Jake cross the border and return the jewels to Melmac. He persuades the Tanners to take him along on their trip.

En route to Mexico, Alf and Jake get into a heated argument about the jewels, which results in them getting lost in the Mexican desert. With no food or water, they must find a way to survive until they are rescued.

While the Tanners enjoy their vacation in Mexico, they begin to realize that Alf and Jake are missing. They embark on a search and rescue mission, but it seems like a formidable task. With the help of their Mexican tour guide, they eventually find Alf and Jake and bring them back to safety.

In the end, Jake decides to return the jewels to their rightful owners and turn himself in to the Melmacian authorities. Alf is disappointed that he won't see his childhood friend again, but he realizes that it's the right thing to do.

Overall, season 1 episode 18 of Alf is a heartwarming adventure that teaches important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and doing the right thing.