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5.8 / 10(41 votes)IMDbNRFirst Aired: 19913 Seasons

Harry and the Hendersons

Series Overview

The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 72 Episodes

22 min per episode

Air Date Window

1991 – 1993

Premiered: Sun, Jan 13, 1991

Created By
Lin Oliver

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jun 18, 1993

Season 3, Episode 30: “The Long Goodbyes (2)”

In the series finale, the Henderson family decides to help Harry and his dear Yetta marry and move to a cave in the woods. Tefta pines for Brett, who loves Mary. (Part 2 of 2)

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lin Oliver

Screenplay & Story

Ezra D. Rappaport, Bill Martin, William Dear

Film Editing

Andy Zall

Producers

Jill Danton, Lin Oliver, Alan Moskowitz

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Ezra D. RappaportCharacters:Bill MartinCharacters:William Dear

Department Leadership Roster

Jill Danton

Producer

Alan Moskowitz

Producer

Andy Zall

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry and the Hendersons

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What is Harry and the Hendersons about?

The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.

How many seasons does Harry and the Hendersons have?

Harry and the Hendersons comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Harry and the Hendersons?

Key cast members in Harry and the Hendersons include Bruce Davison, Molly Cheek, Zachary Bostrom, Carol-Ann Merrill, Noah Blake.

Who created or directed Harry and the Hendersons?

Harry and the Hendersons was developed and directed by Lin Oliver.