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A down-to-earth family comedy.
When the Weavers move to a gated community in New Jersey, they discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens from the planet Zabvron. But as the Weavers and the aliens face the struggles of everyday life together, they discover that some things -- the ups and downs of marriage, the desire to be a good parent and raise a happy family -- are universal. Intergalactic, even.
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When the Weavers move to a gated community in New Jersey, they discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens from the planet Zabvron. But as the Weavers and the aliens face the struggles of everyday life together, they discover that some things -- the ups and downs of marriage, the desire to be a good parent and raise a happy family -- are universal. Intergalactic, even.
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Episode 1
Marty Weaver just wants the best for his wife, Debbie, and their three kids. That's why he's moving them to Hidden Hills, New Jersey, a gated community complete with its own golf course.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Dan Fogelman
Episode 2
After convincing the Bird-Kersees to let their kids try "human" school, the Weavers take them on their first excursion outside Hidden Hills - shopping for back-to-school clothes at the mall. They survived the trip to Earth, but will the mall be too much? Meanwhile, Debbie and Jackie have doubts about each other's true intentions.
Written by Dan Fogelman
Episode 3
Marty and Debbie decide to make plans with their human friends after Larry and Jackie have become too entangled in their daily lives. The Weavers do their best to un-invite the Bird-Kersees, explaining they're afraid their friends won't be accepting of the aliens. But that doesn't stop Larry and Jackie from crashing Marty's' poker night and Debbie's girls' night on the town -- with hilarious results.
Directed by Luke GreenfieldWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac AptakerGuest stars Amy Farrington
Episode 4
Marty and Debbie prepare the Bird-Kersees for their kids' first day of human school. They're especially worried that little Dick Butkus will get picked on, but their anti-bullying advice backfires in ways they never anticipated. Meanwhile, Larry and Jackie are getting tired of the Weavers' endless parenting tips.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Dan FogelmanGuest stars Grant Harvey
Episode 5
Since arriving on Earth, the aliens - led by the Bird-Kersees - have viewed Halloween as a threat and have set up a barrier at the gates of Hidden Hills to prevent children dressed in costumes from entering the community. The Weavers, on the other hand, are excited about their first Halloween in the suburbs and want to open the gates of the community to celebrate. They do their best to explain the ritual of trick-or-treating to the aliens. Meanwhile, Marty and Debbie's fears are realized when Amber, Max and Abby reject their family costume plans.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Dan FogelmanGuest stars Grant Harvey
Episode 6
Jackie tries to help Debbie plan Abby's birthday; Larry shadows Lenny at work; Reggie tries to find a gift for Amber.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Dan FogelmanGuest stars Christopher Le Crenn
Episode 7
Debbie and Marty find out more about alien love when the Zabvronian mating season begins; a cute jock asks Amber to a makeout party.
Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Kristin NewmanGuest stars Grant Harvey
Episode 8
Debbie asks Marty to rescind his parents' invitation to Thanksgiving dinner so they can have Jackie, Larry, Reggie and Dick over instead.
Written by Scott King
Episode 9
Marty and Debbie dislike the kids' entitled attitude toward Christmas and decide to return the gifts and use the money for a family vacation; when the Weavers realize the aliens already opened all the presents, Larry Bird must save Christmas.
Directed by Luke GreenfieldWritten by Tracy Oliver
Episode 10
When the neighborhood gardener dies, forcing Debbie and Marty to explain death to the aliens, Larry Bird decides to solve the problem.
Directed by Lev L. SpiroWritten by Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
Episode 11
Larry Bird helps Debbie deal with PTA politics and its officious president, Linda; Jackie's competitive nature kicks in when she helps Marty coach soccer.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Kirker ButlerGuest stars Nora Dunn, Kerry Carney, Samuel Caruana, Jessica Belkin
Episode 12
When the whole Weaver family comes down with a cold, the Bird-Kersees -- especially Larry -- are terrified and confused.
Directed by Henry ChanWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
Episode 13
At the school dance Reggie attempts to win over Amber, Debbie tries to recapture the magic of her first encounter with Marty, and Jackie hopes to be romanced by Larry.
Directed by Bryan GordonWritten by Kristin NewmanGuest stars Grant Harvey
Episode 14
The Weavers and Bird-Kersees are confronted with class and race issues as they compete for membership in an exclusive new country club.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
Episode 15
Debbie advises Reggie to commit to Giselle so he proposes marriage, which incites Jackie's wrath. Meanwhile Amber decides to break up with her boyfriend.
Directed by Joe PennellaWritten by Jeremy HallGuest stars Grant Harvey
Episode 16
Debbie and Jackie go to a hip new club in hope of feeling more desirable; Marty and Larry Bird come to Amber for makeovers.
Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Scott KingGuest stars Michael Bay
Episode 17
Obsessed with winning an Oscar, Larry and Reggie decide to videotape a spelling bee in which Max and Dick Butkus go head-to-head.
Directed by Lev L. SpiroWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
Episode 18
When the Weavers and Bird-Kersees go camping, Marty tries to prove that he is manly like his dad; the families have an encounter with an animal.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Kristin Newman
Episode 19
Marty offers to teach the Bird-Kersees how to drive; Amber regrets opting for lessons from a driver's ed teacher when Ms. Porsche turns out to be very unconventional.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
Episode 20
After the Bird-Kersees go see a Broadway show, Larry decides to create a musical of his own; an emergency phone call could expose the Bird-Kersees' true identities.
Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Tracy Oliver
Episode 21
Debbie is ecstatic when a businesswoman offers to help revitalize her purse business; Jackie jumps in to help, but soon she and Debbie realize they are in way over their heads.
Directed by Jeffrey WalkerWritten by Scott KingGuest stars Grant Harvey
Episode 22
During a trip to Atlantic City, Marty learns that Larry can count cards -- and see through them; Jackie confesses that she has always wanted a human wedding; Dick Butkus receives an ominous call from his grandpa.
Directed by Chris KochWritten by Kirker Butler
Episode information updated Sep 7, 2026
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Jami GertzDebbie Weaver
Lenny VenitoMarty Weaver
Simon TemplemanLarry Bird
Toks OlagundoyeJackie Joyner-Kersee
Tim JoReggie Jackson
Tracy WeisertAlien Woman
ABCUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
Kapital EntertainmentUnited States
