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.
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) [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 Underneath the gags about Melmacian credit scores and
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 ALF Reviews: "Keepin' the Faith" (Season 1, Episode
Here is a blog post written from a retro-pop culture perspective: Can an Alien Sell Cosmetics? Revisiting "Keepin' the Faith"