The Journey of Allen Strange
★ 8.2·1997·3 seasons · 58 episodes·Series
Sci-Fi & FantasyKidsComedyDrama
Synopsis
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
1E1ArrivalThe 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!2E2EntryTo 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....3E3SpaceIs 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!4E4GronpolyThe 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.5E5StarwalkAllen'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.6E6The 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.7E7BattleAs 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?8E8The 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!9E9CollisionA 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.10E10ComputeAllen and Josh make a computer that falls in love with Robbie, and there's nothing worse than a lovesick laptop.11E11RescueJosh and Allen discover a clue that could help Allen get back home. Unfortunately, it's right in the middle of an evil Trykloid lair.12E12Home (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.13E13Home (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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