3rd Rock from the Sun
“There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.”
1996•TV-PG•6 Seasons•139 Episodes•7.5•Ended
FamilySci-Fi & FantasyComedyDrama
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.
Creator
Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner
Network
NBC
Origin
US
Cast
John Lithgow
Dick Solomon
Kristen Johnston
Sally Solomon
Jane Curtin
Mary Albright
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Tommy Solomon
French Stewart
Harry Solomon
Simbi Khali
Nina Campbell
Wayne Knight
Don Orville
Elmarie Wendel
Mrs. Dubcek
Episodes
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