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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
While Dick is trapped in the basement, Evil Dick begins a plan to impregnate all women in Ohio.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Mike Schiff, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Dennis Rodman
Episode 2
Evil Dick plans to take over the world and pick up where Dick left off with Albright.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Mike Schiff, Bill MartinGuest stars Dennis Rodman
Episode 3
Aghast at the treatment of aliens in a hit science fiction movie, the Solomons attend a science fiction convention to try to set the record straight -- and Sally's first experience of hotels get her hooked on room service.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Bob KushellGuest stars Simbi Khali, George Takei, Tim Bagley, Larry Sousa, Tim Pulice, David Goetsch
Episode 4
Romantic woes between Sally and Randell don't deter Harry from signing up with a dating service. August tests Tommy's loyalty.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Christine ZanderGuest stars Simbi Khali, Shay Astar, John D'Aquino, Jim Meskimen, Jean St. James, Joy Stevens
Episode 5
Dick's romance with Mary is out in the open---and she doesn't like it. Meanwhile, Sally wants to be a cop.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andrew Orenstein, Michael GloubermanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Jennifer Rhodes, Bruce Ed Morrow, Ileen Getz, Harry Morgan, Steven M. Gagnon
Episode 6
When Harry runs for city councilman, Dick discovers the complexity of the democratic system and struggles to make the right vote.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Jason Venokur, Joe Fisch, David GoetschGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Ileen Getz, Thomas Bankowski
Episode 7
Homecoming's upcoming, but Dick can't seem to understand football's appeal. Tommy has a crush on his Glee Club teacher. Sally makes Nina her best friend. Harry gets a job as a security officer.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andrew Orenstein, Michael GloubermanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, Jennifer Rhodes, Mike Ditka
Episode 8
Dick's delighted (but Tommy isn't) when Tommy's accepted to a school for smart kids. Sally falls for a guy she met in a gay bar. Harry dabbles in magic.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Jason Venokur, David GoetschGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Shay Astar, Laraine Newman, Burke Moses, Paxton Whitehead, Danny Strong, Trevor Bullock
Episode 9
Sally discovers the joys of motherhood when Mrs. Dubcek asks the Solomons to baby-sit her grandson. Meanwhile, Dick begs Mary to let him “fish sit” for her while she’s away at a conference.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Jim O'Doherty, David IsraelGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Bodhi Elfman, Tara Strong
Episode 10
Thanksgiving's an alien concept for the Solomons; it's an annoyance for Sally (who must cook), and an onus on Tommy. But Harry finds romance.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Bob Kushell, Christine ZanderGuest stars Elmarie Wendel, Victor Raider-Wexler, Tom Towles, Jim O'Heir, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Jan Hooks
Episode 11
A jealous Dick decides to show Mary how funny he is after she asks another professor to emcee a college fund-raiser she's organizing. Meanwhile, Harry loses his beloved coat, and Sally builds a shelf to hold her shoes.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Jim O'Doherty, David IsraelGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Shay Astar, Mark Pitta, Hubert Hodgin, Lance Davis, Don Dowe, Dick Martin
Episode 12
Harry and Sally discover the true meaning of Christmas at the mall, where they get jobs. But Dick turns curmudgeonly. Tommy tries to find the perfect present for August.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Mike Schiff, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, Ileen Getz
Episode 13
Dick, upset that Mary got a prime parking space and he didn't, quits his job. Harry loses his memory and becomes paranoid thinking aliens are taking over the world.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by David SacksGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, Bruce Ed Morrow, Philip Baker Hall, Laurence York
Episode 14
When Tommy asks Dick to direct his high school production of “Romeo and Juliet,” Dick takes the role a little too seriously. Sally tries to get Officer Don to fix Albright’s parking tickets.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Terry Turner, Bonnie TurnerGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Elmarie Wendel, Shay Astar, Anna Slotky, Mike Ditka, Richard Fancy, Robert Lyon Rasner
Episode 15
While doing a favor for Dr. Albright, Dick sprains his ankle and discovers the power of guilt. Harry, desiring his own room, moves into a tree house. Tommy uses Sally to sell chocolate for a school fund-raiser.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Jason Venokur, David GoetschGuest stars Simbi Khali, Michael Milhoan, Richard McGonagle, Jim O'Doherty
Episode 16
A Frenchman asks an unwitting Sally to marry him so that he can remain in the country. Tommy discovers he has a talent for flower arranging and styling. Dick is inspired to discuss marriage with Albright.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Christine ZanderGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, Jim Pirri, Raye Birk
Episode 17
Dick fears his relationship with Mary has grown stale. Tommy's growing tired of August's “perfection.” Harry and Sally switch jobs.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Katy BallardGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, Frank Kopyc
Episode 18
Dick's guilt over hitting a chipmunk with his car spurs him to animal-rights activism. Tommy's in trouble with August again. Meanwhile, Harry joins the Boy Scouts.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Gregg MettlerGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, Shay Astar, David DeLuise, Bodhi Elfman, Nicki Aycox
Episode 19
Dick, fearing that Mary has him wrapped around her little finger, takes lessons in being "manly"---from Harry. Sally and Tommy have a showdown with the game Monopoly.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Bob KushellGuest stars Simbi Khali, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Ileen Getz, J.J. Rodgers, India Dupré
Episode 20
While Dick cracks North Rutherford society (to Albright's chagrin), Tommy hangs out with school toughs. Meanwhile, "Mustang Sally" develops an interest in wrestling.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Andrew Orenstein, Michael GloubermanGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Linda Cardellini, Henry Woronicz, Nancy Lenehan, Blake Soper, Justin Urich, James Ingersoll
Episode 21
Dick's rudeness lands him in a sensitivity-training session. Dubcek's daughter takes Harry to her high-school reunion. Officer Don teaches Tommy how to drive.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by David SacksGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Danielle Nicolet, Chris Hogan, David DeLuise, Ileen Getz
Episode 22
When an insulted Nina has had enough and quits, Harry becomes secretary to Dick and Dr. Albright. Meanwhile, Sally decides to live out the human childhood she never had.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Jason Venokur, David GoetschGuest stars Simbi Khali, Sydney Berry, Leslie Lunceford, Whitney Dupree, Jim Childs
Episode 23
Sally becomes a pseudo celebrity when she beats up Mark Hamill in a restaurant, and Dick becomes jealous while Tommy's school life is affected by Sally's newfound fame. As Sally's assistant, Harry becomes obsessed with keeping Sally on top.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Jim O'Doherty, David IsraelGuest stars Simbi Khali, Elmarie Wendel, Shay Astar, Blake Soper, Justin Urich, Linda Kash, Rif Hutton, Michael Cervin
Episode 24
A shy and brainy librarian is attracted to Dick, while Sally realizes why she's attracted to Officer Don. Meanwhile, Tommy and Harry write a “killer” episode of The X-Files.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Christine Zander, Mark BrazillGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Christine Baranski, Rochelle Robinson, Alex Nevil
Episode 25
The Solomons discover dreaming---and are shaken so much that they might have to go home for repairs.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Bob Kushell, Mike Schiff, Bill Martin, Bob Kushell, Mike Schiff, Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner, David Sacks, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Ian Lithgow, Chris Hogan, Ileen Getz, Kevin Scannell, Jim Pirri, John A. Huoy
Episode 26
Shaken by dreams, the Solomons may have to return home for repairs. But Dick doesn't want to go---he wants to marry Mary.
Directed by Terry HughesWritten by Bob Kushell, Mike Schiff, Bill Martin, Bob Kushell, Mike Schiff, Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner, David Sacks, Bill MartinGuest stars Simbi Khali, Wayne Knight, Elmarie Wendel, Ian Lithgow, Chris Hogan, Ileen Getz, Brenda Strong, Kevin Scannell
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
