America's Funniest Home Videos Season 26: Episode Guide & Ratings

New host Alfonso Ribeiro kicks off a new season with a package of “Animal Encounters” complete with an affectionate seal who jumps into a man's kayak to snuggle, a dolphin who gives a woman climbing into a boat a playful nudge, a sneaky raccoon is caught on camera climbing into the house through a doggy door to steal the dog's food, a woman finds a possum underneath her bed, and a practical joke is played on a group of teens who bite into caramel onions rather than apples.

Clips include a woman who gets her wrist stuck in the freezer door handle at the market, a montage of funny faces babies make when they are pooping, an emotional Christmas morning proposal, a teen receiving his diploma on stage trips and falls down the steps, and a wife who plays a practical joke on her husband by filling his “cream donut” with mayonnaise.

This week's Halloween-themed episode includes a trick-or-treating tot who walks into a neighbor's house, another trick-or-treater who dislikes a dancing skeleton, a little boy who interrupts the pastor during service to ask where the candy is, a fisherman who gets spooked by a rubber shark, and a dog who is frightened by a lone bird feather.

A dog trying to sneak away without getting busted for trashing the kitchen.

The "AFV" debut of host Alfonso Ribeiro’s famous “Carlton” dance.

Furry friends with unexpected talents.

Feast on hilarious Thanksgiving-themed videos.

A monkey refuses to give up a toy; workplace pranks; a girl who's afraid of her own shadow.

Christmas-themed videos include tree-trimming fails.

Alfonso plays the game "Who's Makin' That Racket?"

Ten finalists vie for the first $100,000 prize of the season; a kid has trouble with karate.

Girls who get their hair caught in things.

A boy makes a surprising and hilarious birthday wish; a surprise during a driving lesson.

An enthusiastic sports fan gets angry; astonishing basketball trick shots.

Clips include a segment called “Snackin' Rodents Versus People Crashing into Sheds”, a woman trying to catch a rat while her cat watches intently, a man who tricks his mother with a fake turkey leg for Thanksgiving dinner, a music montage of things going wrong at the playground, and Alfonso plays “Who's Makin' That Racket?”

Clips include a little girl who makes a run for it when the Easter Bunny joins her for a photo at the mall, a Chihuahua who is perplexed by his owner who is wearing an Easter Bunny head, a woman who catches her husband laughing hysterically in his sleep, a package of electric skateboard mishaps, and Alfonso plays “Pick the Real Video.”

Funny pregnancy announcements; kids argue over who gets to apologize first.

A dog obeys sit and stay but finds a clever way to get closer to a treat; a camel frightens a woman.

A little boy swipes treats off a dog's nose.

A bear tries to break into a convertible through the soft roof; animals sit like people.

Nine finalists compete; videos include a man's frantic fear of spiders; butterfly vs. a hungry bird.

The grand prize winner is awarded.