Harry and the Hendersons Season 1, Episode 9: Roots, the Herb

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.

22 min

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.

22 min

3

Cool

Harry feels uncomfortable in the Henderson home so he decides to run away.

22 min

4

Harry Goes Home (1)

The family takes Harry back to the woods, only to discover that his home territory has been clearcut. Meanwhile, Ernie doesn't want Harry to go away. (Part 1 of 2)

22 min

5

Whose Forest Is It Anyway? (2)

A local congressman's (Steve Landesberg) aid is sought when Harry's (Kevin Peter Hall) habitat is found destroyed. The clan petitions to save the forest. (Part 2 of 2)

22 min

6

The Father-Son Game

George's and Ernie's attitudes differ over a father-son baseball game. George recruits Ken Griffey Jr. in a plan to spark Ernie's interest in baseball. Guest Stars: Ken Griffey Sr., Ken Griffey Jr.

22 min

7

Baggin' the Big One

A British explorer, the son of a famous hunter, wants to outshine his father. In order to do that, he plans to bag Harry.

22 min

8

Harry the Hero

The Hendersons try to close down an animal research lab by protesting after finding an escapee, a scruffy dog, on their doorstep.

22 min

9

Roots, the Herb

Harry and an American Indian medicine man try to cure George's knee but he is reckless.

22 min

10

The Mentor

The only doctor who can help a dying Harry is an elderly embittered anthropologist whose theories about Bigfoot were stamped out.

22 min

11

The Bodyguard

A bully (Aeryk Egan) steals Ernie's special pair of sneakers needed by George for a presentation. Ernie uses Harry's formidable size and strength in a plan to retrieve them.

22 min

12

Harry and the Homeless Man

Harry befriends a homeless intruder who reveals that he built the Hendersons' house. Meanwhile, the Hendersons are celebrating a birthday.

22 min

13

Harry Goes Ape

A football legend visits the Hendersons' house along with his wife who is wearing a fur. Harry thinks that the fur is a dead person and decides to bury it.

22 min

14

Pet Psychic

When Harry hides Nancy's diamond ring, the Hendersons ask a pet psychic (Michael Winslow) to read Harry's mind.

22 min

15

The Bigfoot That Ate Seattle

A monster-movie director (Pat Morita) wants permission from the Hendersons to use Harry in one of his films.

22 min

16

Harry and the Masked Wrestler

Harry becomes a wrestler to help Sarah raise money to save an injured sea lion. George asks wrestler 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan to judge a benefit match featuring the debut of reluctant wrestler 'Bigfoot Man'.

22 min

17

When Harry Met Sammy

When Tiffany brings Harry home, George and Nancy tell Samantha the truth, whetting her appetite for a good news story. Samantha decides to break the story of Harry on her news program.

22 min

18

Harry and the Cheerleaders

When three Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders come to town on a mascot search, Ernie dreams that he loses his pal Harry to stardom. Ernie fears Harry may become the new mascot for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

22 min