The ratings for this opening episode suffered badly, seemingly due to being shown opposite ITV's screening of Superman II (1980), which was watched by 10.67 million, coming 12th in the UK charts. In contrast, Alf came in at 32nd place, with just 8.89 million viewers.
The remaining episodes of the second series attracted a bigger audience, averaging 11.86 million. Overall, the second series obtained an average of 15th place on the charts, with 11.38 million viewers.
The remaining episodes of the second series attracted a bigger audience, averaging 11.86 million. Overall, the second series obtained an average of 15th place on the charts, with 11.38 million viewers.