TV series
3rd Rock from the Sun
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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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More about 3rd Rock from the Sun
Cast
John LithgowDick Solomon
Kristen JohnstonSally Solomon
Jane CurtinMary Albright
Joseph Gordon-LevittTommy Solomon
French StewartHarry Solomon
Simbi KhaliNina Campbell
Wayne KnightDon Orville
Elmarie WendelMrs. DubcekCredits
- Created by
- Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner
- Written by
- Linwood Boomer, Christine Zander, Bob Kushell, Mike Schiff, Bill Martin, David Goetsch, Jason Venokur, Jim O'Doherty, Michael Glouberman, Andrew Orenstein, David Israel, David Sacks, Gregg Mettler, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Aron Abrams, Greg Thompson, Mark Brazill, Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes, Will Forte, Dave Boerger, Danny Smith, Dave Jeser, Matthew Silverstein
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 139
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
Carsey-Werner CompanyUnited States
