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Crash-landed alien Harry takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor. Arriving with a secret mission, he starts off living a simple life…but things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into solving a local murder and realizes he needs to assimilate into his new world. As he does, he begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his mission and asking the big life questions like: “Are human beings worth saving?” and “Why do they fold their pizza before eating it?”
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
Resident Alien is available to stream on Netflix, Peacock, and Peacock Premium in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Crash-landed alien Harry takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor. Arriving with a secret mission, he starts off living a simple life…but things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into solving a local murder and realizes he needs to assimilate into his new world. As he does, he begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his mission and asking the big life questions like: “Are human beings worth saving?” and “Why do they fold their pizza before eating it?”
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Episode 1
In an attempt to gather information on the Grey Aliens, Harry puts Asta in harm's way.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeillWritten by Chris Sheridan, Nastaran Dibai, Aaron WienerGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Glenda Klassen, Sarah Podemski, Linda Hamilton, Trevor Carroll, Diana Bang, Gracelyn Awad Rinke, Jenna Lamia
Episode 2
D'Arcy inserts herself into Harry's mission, while Kate grows more uncomfortable in her own home.
Directed by Lea ThompsonWritten by Elias BenavidezGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Linda Hamilton, Jenna Lamia, Nicola Correia Damude, Kaylayla Raine, Enver Gjokaj, Gary Farmer, Rachel Colwell
Episode 3
Harry tags along on Ben, Kate and Max's family trip, hoping the mayor will lead him to answers.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeillWritten by Sarah BeckettGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Jenna Lamia, Kaylayla Raine, Gary Farmer, Ethel Pitchford, Edi Patterson, Mary Walsh, Heather Doerksen
Episode 4
Harry gets distracted from his mission, while Mike and Liv make a huge discovery.
Directed by Kabir AkhtarWritten by Emily Eslami, Alexandra Lazarowich, Emily Eslami, Jeffrey Nieves, Jeffrey NievesGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Edna Manitowabi, Sarah Podemski, Terry O'Quinn, Alex Barima, Linda Hamilton, Justin Rain, Kaylayla Raine
Episode 5
Asta and D'Arcy take a drastic step in an attempt to get Harry back on track.
Directed by Andrew SeklirWritten by Kelechi UramaGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Michael Adamthwaite, Alix West Lefler, Terry O'Quinn, Alex Barima, Linda Hamilton, Diana Bang, Nicola Correia Damude
Episode 6
Harry hits rock bottom, Kate begins seeing the truth, and Mike helps Liv face her greatest fear.
Directed by Nastaran DibaiWritten by Nastaran DibaiGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Linda Hamilton, Diana Bang, Jenna Lamia, Kaylayla Raine, Enver Gjokaj, Gary Farmer, Ethel Pitchford
Episode 7
Harry and Asta get surprise visits. Ben grows suspicious of Mike and Liv's private investigation.
Directed by Brennan ShroffWritten by Donald ToddGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Elvy, Taylor Blackwell, Sarah Podemski, Linda Hamilton, Trevor Carroll, Gracelyn Awad Rinke, Justin Rain
Episode 8
Harry and Asta team up with an unlikely ally to try to save the Earth.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeillWritten by Chris Sheridan, Robert Duncan McNeillGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Terry O'Quinn, Alex Barima, Linda Hamilton, Gracelyn Awad Rinke, Nicola Correia Damude, Enver Gjokaj, Gary Farmer
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Alan TudykHarry Vanderspeigle
Sara TomkoAsta Twelvetrees
Corey ReynoldsMike Thompson
Alice WetterlundD'Arcy Bloom
Levi FiehlerBen Hawthorne
Elizabeth BowenLiv Baker
Meredith GarretsonKate Hawthorne
Judah PrehnMax Hawthorne
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