3rd Rock from the Sun

1996

Comedy
Family
Science-Fiction
United States

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Sent to Earth to investigate civilization, an alien high commander and his quirky crew -- military officer Sally, information expert Tommy and transmitter Harry -- assume human identities to blend in. Although they possess superior intelligence, their naïveté about the human condition turns everyday events into farcical fun.

Show facts

Premiered: 1996-01-09
Ended: 2001-05-22
Status: Ended
Type: Scripted
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 30 min
Rating: 7.9

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Cast

John Lithgow as Dick Solomon
Kristen Johnston as Sally Solomon
French Stewart as Harry Solomon
Jane Curtin as Dr. Mary Albright
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tommy Solomon
Simbi Khali as Nina Campbell
Elmarie Wendel as Mrs. Mamie Dubcek
Wayne Knight as Officer Don Orville

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