[s1e5] Keepin' The Faith | CONFIRMED — HACKS |

You can check out the full ALF Season 1 Guide on IMDb to see where this episode falls in the Shumway saga. ALF Reviews: "Keepin' the Faith" (Season 1, Episode 5)

ALF’s solution isn't exactly entry-level. Instead of mowing the lawn, he dives headfirst into multi-level marketing by becoming a salesperson for . His strategy? Use Willie’s credit card to order enough makeup to stock a department store. The Infamous House Party

Here is a blog post written from a retro-pop culture perspective: Can an Alien Sell Cosmetics? Revisiting "Keepin' the Faith" [S1E5] Keepin' the Faith

The highlight of the episode is ALF’s attempt to host a sales party. There’s something inherently hilarious about a puppet with three-fingered hands trying to pitch beauty products to neighborhood women. It’s the peak of 80s "fish-out-of-water" comedy—or as some critics point out, a "waterless fish" since ALF seems to adapt to human consumerism a little too well. Why It Still Works

In Season 1, Episode 5, "Keepin' the Faith," ALF finally feels the heat. After being called a "parasite" (harsh, Willie!), our favorite furry houseguest decides it's time to join the workforce. The Ultimate Side Hustle You can check out the full ALF Season

Underneath the gags about Melmacian credit scores and lipstick shades, the episode actually touches on a relatable theme: the desire to contribute when you’re the odd one out. Of course, ALF contributes by nearly bankrupting the Tanners, but it’s the thought (and the chaos) that counts.

We’ve all been there: feeling like a bit of a freeloader while crashing on a friend’s couch. But imagine you’re an alien from Melmac who literally crashed into a suburban garage and hasn't paid a dime in rent since. His strategy

In the ALF Season 1 episode ALF becomes sensitive about being a "parasite" and decides to get a job to pay his way. He ends up Maxing out Willie's credit card to buy a massive stock of "Terry Faith Cosmetics" for a Tupperware-style house party.