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There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.
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.
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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.
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Episode 1
The leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Terry Turner, Bonnie TurnerGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Marnette Patterson, Susan Leslie, Dan Gilvezan, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan
Episode 2
When Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andrew Orenstein, Michael GloubermanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Marla Sokoloff, Rachel Davies, Pat Lach, Marijane Cole, Martha Stewart, Wayne Thomas Yorke, James Earl Jones
Episode 3
Dick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andy CowanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Lauren Graham, Dee Freeman, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Benjamin King, Robert Lynch
Episode 4
Dick assigns Sally to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Mike Schiff, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Michael Milhoan, Whitney Rydbeck, Elayn J. Taylor, Artie Anderson, Merrick Deamon, James Earl Jones
Episode 5
While Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Mike Schiff, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Dee Freeman, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Jane Lynch, David Dunard
Episode 6
Dick discovers the emotion of jealousy when Dr. Albright's old boyfriend returns to visit on a promotional tour of the novel he dedicated to her. Harry adopts a stray dog.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Joe FischGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Lindsey Haun, Ed Begley Jr., Katherine LaNasa, Richard Gilbert-Hill, Katie Layman, Nancy Armstrong
Episode 7
Dick's one lonely guy when Dr. Albright goes on vacation. Sally and Harry are lured by skin-care products that promise eternal youth.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Christine ZanderGuest stars Simbi Khali, Shay Astar, Carole Davis, Maria Cina, Karen Constantine, Phil Hartman, Carole Davis, James Earl Jones
Episode 8
When an obnoxious professor dies during a party in his honor, Dick finds the will specifies that he must deliver a “forthright and honest” eulogy about the universally despised academic. Tommy neglects his female pal August to hit it off with an “easy” cheerleader.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Terry Turner, Bonnie TurnerGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, John Mahoney, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise
Episode 9
Dick receives a roundabout lesson in family values from Dr. Albright's loopy brother, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Bob Kushell, Christine ZanderGuest stars Simbi Khali, Shay Astar, Bronson Pinchot, James Earl Jones
Episode 10
Dick discovers the consequences of unvarnished truth when he repeats some of Dr. Albright's unflattering comments at an academic committee meeting. Sally and Harry apply for driver's licenses.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Terry Turner, Bonnie TurnerGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Richard Roat, Andrew Hill Newman
Episode 11
While Dick and Harry take up painting (Harry's good; Dick isn't), Sally takes over the school bake sale with the gusto of Gen. Patton.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Bob KushellGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Charlotte Booker, Kimberly Scott, Lorna Scott
Episode 12
A snowstorm -- the Solomons' first -- spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded in a truck stop with Dick.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Linwood BoomerGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Rex Linn, Robert Knott, Teresa Tudury, Patrick Thomas, Carolyn Pemberton Hoover, Skye McKenzie
Episode 13
The Solomons learn about the give and take necessary to human friendships when they turn their anthropological gaze to the next-door neighbors.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Linwood BoomerGuest stars Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Mike Starr, Lois Foraker, James Earl Jones
Episode 14
When Dick's evasive about his past, Dr. Albright suspects he's a '60s radical fugitive. Harry joins a CD-of-the-month club, and is swamped with CDs.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andrew Orenstein, Michael GloubermanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, James Earl Jones
Episode 15
Flummoxed by feminism, Dick dons a dress to infiltrate Dr. Albright's women-only study group. Harry and Sally get jobs at a pancake restaurant.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Christine ZanderGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Shay Astar, Ileen Getz, Jane Galloway, Teresa Tudury, Scooter Stephan, Bart McCarthy
Episode 16
Dick decides that the Solomons don't “fit in” on Earth, so he shops for an ethnic group to join. Meanwhile, Sally wants to fit in with Tommy's handsome teacher.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Joe FischGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, John D'Aquino, James Earl Jones
Episode 17
The Solomons' faith in human nature is shaken when they fall victim to crime (“This planet is in a bad neighborhood,” sighs Sally). Meanwhile, Dick makes Tommy join the school basketball team.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andrew Orenstein, Michael GloubermanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Michael Milhoan, Shay Astar
Episode 18
Dick decides the reason Harry is “odd” is because he lacks a father, and sets out nurture the suddenly rebellious Harry. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Sally meets the hostile mother of her boyfriend.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Bob KushellGuest stars Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, David DeLuise, John D'Aquino, Lisa Kaminir, Ken Magee, J.J. Cohen
Episode 19
Albright gets a new office, much to Dick's chagrin. Sally lands in the hospital---where she, Harry and Tommy pretend to be “ER” doctors.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by David SacksGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, David DeLuise, Bruce Ed Morrow, Ileen Getz, Richard McGonagle, Tom Jourden, Tom Simmons
Episode 20
Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick and Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Mike Schiff, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, John D'Aquino, Yoshihisa Kuwayama, Jocelyn Harris
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
John LithgowDick Solomon
Kristen JohnstonSally Solomon
Jane CurtinMary Albright
Joseph Gordon-LevittTommy Solomon
French StewartHarry Solomon
Simbi KhaliNina Campbell
Wayne KnightDon Orville
Elmarie WendelMrs. Dubcek
NBCUnited States
Carsey-Werner CompanyUnited States
