The episode was directed by and written by the series creators Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro . Where to Watch

: Missy writes a letter to the TV character Alf, which gives the episode its secondary title.

While the kids handle the sci-fi antics, the adults carry the emotional and subtle storytelling.

: Georgie joins Mary’s Bible study class solely to spend time with his crush, Veronica.

: Sheldon attempts to use his sister, Missy, as a test subject to create a "Homo Novus" (new man).

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