The Journey of Allen Strange

★ 8.2 · 1997 · 22m · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Kids · Comedy · Drama

A humorous yet empathetic look at what would happen if an alien, lost and far from home, were to take on the form of an Earthbound teenage boy.

Episodes

▶1. ArrivalThe one that started it all! Allen Strange stows away on a ship from his planet and winds up stranded on our planet. Good thing Robbie and Josh are around!▶2. EntryTo enroll in school you need a parent--even if you're an alien--so Allen uses his powers to cough one up. Meanwhile, Robbie's having school troubles of her own....▶3. SpaceIs it safe for Allen to go places on his own? Robbie doesn't think so. She goes to look after him and ends up putting herself in danger!▶4. GronpolyThe Stevensons discover that Allen isn't the only intergalactic visitor to drop by Planet Earth... and the new alien on the block isn't very friendly.▶5. StarwalkAllen's just found out about Christmas and he's all set to give Robbie the best present ever. But Josh's mistake could ruin the holiday for everyone.▶6. The VisitThe common cold is just a hassle for humans. But for Allen, who's never had it before, it could be fatal. Meanwhile, Robbie tries out for the varsity track team.▶7. BattleAs a new member of the wrestling team, Allen must decide whether or not to use his super strength. Can he do it without blowing his cover?▶8. The GuardianWhen Josh and Ken go camping and Robbie goes to visit Gail, Allen's left alone for the weekend. Well, not ALL alone--there's a burglar in the house!▶9. CollisionA deadly meteor is heading straight for Earth, and only Allen can stop it. Meanwhile, Josh and Robbie's slumber party pals are on a collision course.▶10. ComputeAllen and Josh make a computer that falls in love with Robbie, and there's nothing worse than a lovesick laptop.▶11. RescueJosh and Allen discover a clue that could help Allen get back home. Unfortunately, it's right in the middle of an evil Trykloid lair.▶12. Home (1)Allen really, really wants to get back home. He sends out a signal to his home planet, but Shaw and Phil Berg track the message.▶13. Home (2)Before Phil Berg can capture Allen, the Trykloids capture Phil. But the A.R.C. has better luck, and now Allen is behind bars with only one hope of escape.

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