Series synopsis
Harry and the Hendersons is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy family television series that premiered on Syndication on January 13, 1991. It ended on June 18, 1993. It was created by Lin Oliver. It stars Bruce Davison, Molly Cheek, Zachary Bostrom and Carol-Ann Merrill.
The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.
Premise
The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bruce Davison as George Henderson
- Molly Cheek as Nancy Henderson
- Zachary Bostrom as Ernie Henderson
- Carol-Ann Merrill as Sara Henderson
- Gigi Rice as Samantha Glick
- David Coburn as Walter Potter
- Noah Blake as Brett Douglas
- Dawan Scott as Harry
Guest cast
- Patrick Pinney as Harry
- Kevin Peter Hall as Harry
- Jeff Doucette as Officer Perth
- Bart Braverman as Booker
- Jim Mercer as Gaggy Man
- Steve Landesberg as Coleman
- Ken Griffey Sr. as Self
- Ken Griffey Jr. as Self
- J.J. Anderson as Bobby Farrell
- Charles Shaughnessy as Lord Moseley
- Aeryk Egan as Bully
- Thomas Ian Nicholas as Scootch
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 72 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | January 13, 1991 | May 26, 1991 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 29, 1991 | May 17, 1992 |
| Season 3 | 30 | September 18, 1992 | June 18, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Arrival 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. |
January 13, 1991 |
| 2 |
The Day After Harry's need for attention takes its toll on the Hendersons, especially George, who bigfoot-sits while preparing a work assignment. |
January 20, 1991 |
| 3 |
Cool Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away. |
January 27, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Retrospective While the Hendersons prepare for Harry's first birthday party, they recall some of their memorable moments since his arrival. |
September 29, 1991 |
| 2 |
The Terror of the Trees While on a camping trip with his son and his co-worker, George is nervous because his co-worker keeps on playing pranks and later mistakes Harry for a monster. |
October 6, 1991 |
| 3 |
Sarah Sings the Blues Sarah is chosen to sing at the school dance with a new student but hesitates when she learns that he's blind. |
October 13, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yo Richie! Nancy's friend visits with her nephew, a boy who gives mischief a bad name. |
September 18, 1992 |
| 2 |
The Candidate When George's friend is bullied from a political race, George finds a write-in candidate: a Bigfoot with a pristine past. |
September 25, 1992 |
| 3 |
The Bride and the Gloom Darcy's scheme to have her Albanian housekeeper deported goes awry when the woman finds herself a husband: Brett. |
October 2, 1992 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 13, 1991 |
| Last aired | June 18, 1993 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |