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3rd Rock from the Sun

  • TV Series
  • 1996–20011996–2001
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and French Stewart in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
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  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Sci-Fi

A group of aliens are sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.A group of aliens are sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.A group of aliens are sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
52K
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POPULARITY
806
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  • Creators
    • Bonnie Turner
    • Terry Turner
  • Stars
    • John Lithgow
    • Jane Curtin
    • Kristen Johnston
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  • Creators
    • Bonnie Turner
    • Terry Turner
  • Stars
    • John Lithgow
    • Jane Curtin
    • Kristen Johnston
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    • 121User reviews
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    • Won 8 Primetime Emmys
      • 36 wins & 74 nominations total

    Episodes139

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    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Dr. Dick Solomonas Dr. Dick Solomon
    139 episodes139 eps • 1996–2001
    Jane Curtin
    Jane Curtin
    • Dr. Mary Albrightas Dr. Mary Albright
    138 episodes138 eps • 1996–2001
    Kristen Johnston
    Kristen Johnston
    • Sally Solomonas Sally Solomon
    139 episodes139 eps • 1996–2001
    French Stewart
    French Stewart
    • Harry Solomonas Harry Solomon
    139 episodes139 eps • 1996–2001
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Tommy Solomonas Tommy Solomon
    139 episodes139 eps • 1996–2001
    Simbi Kali
    Simbi Kali
    • Ninaas Nina
    134 episodes134 eps • 1996–2001
    Elmarie Wendel
    Elmarie Wendel
    • Mrs. Dubcekas Mrs. Dubcek
    120 episodes120 eps • 1996–2001
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Officer Donas Officer Don
    101 episodes101 eps • 1996–2001
    Ian Lithgow
    Ian Lithgow
    • Leonas Leon
    48 episodes48 eps • 1996–2001
    David DeLuise
    David DeLuise
    • Bugas Bug
    46 episodes46 eps • 1996–2001
    Danielle Nicolet
    Danielle Nicolet
    • Carynas Caryn
    42 episodes42 eps • 1996–2001
    Chris Hogan
    Chris Hogan
    • Pitmanas Pitman…
    41 episodes41 eps • 1996–2001
    Ileen Getz
    Ileen Getz
    • Judithas Judith
    32 episodes32 eps • 1996–2001
    Shay Astar
    Shay Astar
    • Augustas August
    24 episodes24 eps • 1996–1999
    Larisa Oleynik
    Larisa Oleynik
    • Alissa Strudwickas Alissa Strudwick
    21 episodes21 eps • 1998–2000
    Ron West
    Ron West
    • Dr. Strudwickas Dr. Strudwick
    16 episodes16 eps • 1997–2001
    Jan Hooks
    Jan Hooks
    • Vickias Vicki
    16 episodes16 eps • 1996–2000
    Chad Einbinder
    Chad Einbinder
    • Ricoas Rico…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1997–2001
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
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    Storyline

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    A group of aliens has come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, et cetera. To avoid detection, they have taken on human form, which gives them human emotions, physical needs, et cetera, without the understanding of what they mean nor the inhibitions normally present in humans. Their leader takes the position of a college professor, their military expert as his sister, their intelligence expert, supposedly the oldest of group, takes the form of his teenage son. The uninhibited reactions turn everyday events into unusual situations. —Jim Brawn <jim_brawn@amuc.mtroyal.ab.ca>
    • male protagonist
    • brother sister relationship
    • brother brother relationship
    • father son relationship
    • uncle nephew relationship
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    • Taglines
      • There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Lithgow's son, Ian Lithgow, played Dr. Dick Solomon's student Leon throughout the series.
    • Quotes

      [after finding out his father was "the Big Giant Head"]

      Dick Solomon: I don't know who I am anymore!

      Harry Solomon: Well, your first name is Dick, and your last name is Head...

    • Alternate versions
      The Netflix version of the show is cropped to 16x9.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1996)

    User reviews121

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    Top review
    3rd Rock rules
    well I'm 15 and i simple love 3rd rock from the sun it has sections for all the family. The characters are great and are played with amazing talent. I don't think there is anything i could say that i hated and i only wished they could have carried on making more shows. As a family Dick Sally Harry and Tommy go great together each having their own individual style. Every show has more gags and laughs than the last. The story line of aliens disguised as humans is hilarious, I find it funny to see them tying to fit in and understand humans. Some of the lines leave me laughing for days and I'm sure they will live on for years to come!!!! Proving that there is no show better than 3rd rock from the sun!!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Carsey-Werner (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 3rd Rock
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carsey-Werner Company
      • YBYL Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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