EPISODE

13. Mother and Child Reunion

ALF heads for the garage when Kate's mother pays a visit.

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Kate's mother Dorothy ( Anne Meara ), who is not on warm terms with Kate, arrives for a surprise visit that forces the Tanners to lock ALF in the garage for several days. The problem is that ALF cannot stand being not allowed to roam around in the house, with all the luxuries found there. So, Kate and Willie decide to introduce Dorothy and ALF. The episode title is based on the Paul Simon song.

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