The Journey of Allen Strange_
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.
Created By
Thomas W. Lynch
Network
Nickelodeon
Episodes
57
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
1 country
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Overview
The Journey of Allen Strange has 3 seasons with 57 episodes spanning 1997-2000.
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Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 4 votes, The Journey of Allen Strange is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Journey of Allen Strange first aired 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (4)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 57 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Arrival
The one that started it all! Allen Strange stows away on a ship from his planet and winds up stranded on our planet. Good thing…
02
Entry
To 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…
03
Space
Is 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…
04
Gronpoly
The 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.
05
Starwalk
Allen'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…
06
The Visit
The 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…
07
Battle
As a new member of the wrestling team, Allen must decide whether or not to use his super strength. Can he do it without blowing…
08
The Guardian
When 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…
09
Collision
A 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…
10
Compute
Allen and Josh make a computer that falls in love with Robbie, and there's nothing worse than a lovesick laptop.
11
Rescue
Josh 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…
SEASON 2
01
Passage
Allen goes on a journey where he has to show courage, honesty and sacrifice without the use of his powers. Meanwhile, Robbie and Josh are…
02
The Day of the Beagle
Grandma Irma's dog is taken over by an alien parasite, which Allen is afraid of but must capture before it takes over Josh and the…
03
Haunted
Josh isn't only into UFOs, he's into ghosts too--especially after he and Allen actually MEET one. Meanwhile, Ken and Robbie try to rewire the house.
04
Pride of the Dolphin
Allen gets caught in the middle when Robbie has a big argument with the wrestling team.
05
Strange Culture
A piece of mold turns into a living, breathing clone of Moose (only nicer)!
06
Two for the Road
Allen's on an overnight trip with the wrestling team when their bus crashes. What's worse, Ken just sold the Lemorian Pod in a yard sale.
07
The Broken Puzzle
Allen picked up the English language in a day, but English Lit is something else entirely! Now Allen's flunking it--and he could lose his place…
08
Portal (1)
As Allen, Josh, and Robbie race to get the key that opens the portal which has fallen into the hands of Phil Berg, there's danger…
09
Portal (2)
Allen closes the portal forever, sacrificing his only way home to save Josh - and the planet - from the wormhole.
10
The Truth About Lies
After Allen gets caught telling lies about his human identity, Robbie helps him create a home out of thin air fir his teacher to visit.
11
A Room of My Own
Robbie gets over her parents' separation by changing her room. Meanwhile Allen and Josh run into Phil Berg at the dentist.
12
Cash Crunch
Allen has his hands full with an alien girl who has a crush on him. Robbie tries to help out her dad with his money…
13
Father & Son
As Manfred the mannequin starts to become more and more human, Allen gets annoyed when he starts interfering in his life.
14
A New Leaf
Allen starts his own gardening service. But things go wrong after he zaps one of his plants with Xelan energy and it grows out of…
15
Secret of the Deep
Allen starts communicating with a strange creature that lives at the bottom of the sea.
16
Dances with Moose
Allen gets ready for his first school dance. But he doesn't realise that an April Fool's Day trick is about to be played on him.
17
Baby on Board
Allen goes in search of Trykloid babies. Robbie suspects that her father is dating someone.
18
Eye of a Stranger
An alien visitor tries to convince him that all humans are bad, Allen learns that his human suit is a different colour from Josh's.
19
Unmasked!
Allen tries to prove that his teacher is an alien.
20
Fast Friends
Allen sets out to make new friends and makes some wrong choices to the new friends that he picks.
21
Space Bugs
Allen is followed home from the Ufo museum by some pesky space bugs who start causing chaos back at the house.
22
All Apologies
Robbie and Erica set out to create and publish their own magazine.
23
Strike Out
Allen helps Josh become a better baseball player than he ever was, meanwhile Robbie goes on strike from housework he has to do.
24
Down the Tube
Allen and Hamilton are invited to their first pool party, meanwhile Robbie and Josh face a dilemma
25
Bust A Move
Dad wants the family to move to San Francisco, but there will be no room for Allen in the new house, can this the end…
26
Shadows in the Sky
The Trykloids are closing in on Delport
SEASON 3
01
Alien Vacation
02
First Day of School
03
Split Decision
Robbie is caught by Berg and Shaw, meanwhile Allen is split between his human and alien forms.
04
Mother and Child Reunion
05
Twist of Fate
06
As the Millennium Turns
07
A Day at the Races
08
Hamilton's Missing
09
Science Friction
10
Blue-Up
11
Out on a Limb
12
A Burp in Time
13
Love Stinks
14
Allen on TV
15
Out to Lunch
16
Bringing Up Baby
17
Heroes
18
Life of the Party
19
Message from Beyond
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
57
Episodes
22 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Thomas W. Lynch
NETWORKS (1)
Nickelodeon
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Journey of Allen Strange about?
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.
Where can I watch The Journey of Allen Strange?
The Journey of Allen Strange is available on Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Journey of Allen Strange have?
The Journey of Allen Strange has 3 seasons with 57 episodes total.
Who created The Journey of Allen Strange?
The Journey of Allen Strange was created by Thomas W. Lynch.
Who stars in The Journey of Allen Strange?
The cast of The Journey of Allen Strange includes Arjay Smith, Shane Sweet, Erin J. Dean, Jack Tate.
What is the rating of The Journey of Allen Strange?
The Journey of Allen Strange has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
Is The Journey of Allen Strange still running?
The Journey of Allen Strange has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (4)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Kids
Comedy
Drama
