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3rd Rock from the Sun

1996 – 2001 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States

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.

7.5(259 reviews)

17.2677% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jan 9, 1996
Last air date: May 22, 2001
Status: Ended
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 139
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States, United States of America
Network / platform: NBC
Creator / showrunner: Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Carsey-Werner Company

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1996 · 20 episodes

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S01E01

Brains and Eggs

Jan 9, 1996 · 22m

S01E02

Post-Nasal Dick

Jan 16, 1996 · 22m

S01E03

Dick's First Birthday

Jan 23, 1996 · 22m

S01E04

Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From Venus

Jan 30, 1996 · 22m

S01E05

Dick, Smoker

Feb 6, 1996 · 22m

S01E06

Green-Eyed Dick

Feb 13, 1996 · 18m

Cast

John Lithgow

Dick Solomon

Kristen Johnston

Sally Solomon

Jane Curtin

Mary Albright

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Tommy Solomon

French Stewart

Harry Solomon

Simbi Khali

Nina Campbell

Wayne Knight

Don Orville

Elmarie Wendel

Mrs. Dubcek

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Reviews & ratings

7.5

259 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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