Resident Alien season 4, episode 7, “Daddy Issues,” ends with the show’s main character returning to his original form, foreshadowing the return of another figure who left the story far too soon after a recent comeback. After being stuck as a human for most of Resident Alien season 4, “Daddy Issues” finally saw Alan Tudyk’s Harry Vanderpeigle become an extraterrestrial once more.

While he has remained at the center of the Resident Alien cast, Tudyk’s role has been a little different so far this season. However, now that Harry has regained his alien energy, he’s back at full power for season 4’s final installments. At the same time, his recent transformation means he will surely soon be rejoined by another of Resident Alien’s best characters.

Heather’s Return In “Ties That Bind” Was Over Far Too Soon

Edi Patterson only appeared as Heather in four of the eight episodes that made up Resident Alien season 3, but she made an immediate impact when she debuted in episode 3, “141 Seconds.” As Harry’s first real love interest, it was both hilarious and heartwarming to watch them interact. So, it was disappointing when the story necessitated her exit in episode 6, “Bye Bye Birdie.”

I was very excited when Heather returned at the end of Resident Alien season 4, episode 2, “Ties That Bind.”

I was very excited when Heather returned at the end of Resident Alien season 4, episode 2, “Ties That Bind,” and that she stuck around for the entirety of the following installment. Sadly, the show failed to give her much time with Harry and sent her packing again at the end of episode 3, “Truth Hurts.”

Harry Becoming Alien Again In “Daddy Issues” Sets Up A Proper Return For Heather

The reveal that Heather had given birth to Harry’s children during their time apart was a great twist that initially seemed to set up their long-term future. Unfortunately, Harry being stuck in human form at the time meant the two characters were no longer compatible, and Heather’s father also made his feelings known about the union in a hilarious scene that triggered their break-up.

While it initially seemed confusing that Resident Alien would bring Heather and the babies back into the story for such a brief period, it makes so much more sense now. Harry being an alien again means that the thing that was keeping him from marrying Heather is no longer an issue. Therefore, it stands to reason that they’ll be reunited soon.

There’s Still Something In The Way Of Harry & Heather’s Happy Ending

Resident Alien season 4 fooled everyone by having Heather kill the Mantid when she came back, as the nefarious insectoid was primed to be the show’s next big villain. Thankfully, showrunner Chris Sheridan brought the Mantid back from the dead to fulfill its potential as a great bad guy. Currently being played by Firefly star Jewel Staite, the Mantid is indirectly keeping Harry from his beloved.

Harry still has an active bargain with the Galactic Housing Council, so he owes them a dead Mantid before he’s allowed to return to his “regular” life. So, if Tudyk’s character doesn’t or can’t kill the Mantid, he’ll be taken into custody. It’s even possible the Mantid will kill Harry during their upcoming fight, but I don’t foresee Resident Alien killing off its main character.