3rd Rock from the Sun (1996 - 2001)

3rd Rock from the Sun

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Series Info

Sitcom about aliens who look like earthlings (but can't quite get the hang of acting like them), and who observe human society from their vantage point of Rutherford, Ohio. The multi-Emmy-winning show landed on NBC's schedule on Jan. 9, 1996, and stayed for five years.

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Seasons

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2000, NBC, 20 episodes

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1999, NBC, 22 episodes

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1998, NBC, 24 episodes

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1997, NBC, 27 episodes

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1996, NBC, 26 episodes

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Critics Consensus: A likable cast and charming concept couldn't save 3rd Rock from the Sun from the critics, but it would later prove to be more than a Mork and Mindy knockoff.

1996, NBC, 20 episodes

Cast

John Lithgow
as Dick Solomon
Jane Curtin
as Dr. Mary Albright
French Stewart
as Harry Solomon
Kristen Johnston
as Sally Solomon
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Tommy Solomon
Simbi Khali
as Nina
Elmarie Wendel
as Dubcek
Jan Hooks
as Vicki Dubcek
Wayne Knight
as Officer Don
Larisa Oleynik
as Alissa Strudwick
Laurie Metcalf
as Jennifer
Ileen Getz
Ron West
as Dr. Strudwick
Jim Beaver
as Doug
Randy Newman
Chad Einbinder
as Rico
Ian Lithgow
as Leon
Danielle Nicolet
as Caryn
Nicolas Coster
as Chancellor Stevens
Susan Ruttan
as Cathy
Jim Jansen
as Mr. Gindek
Larry Miller
as Garvin
David DeLuise
as Bug
Chris Hogan
as Pitman
Marianne Muellerleile
as Lucy
Kim Johnston Ulrich
as Dorothy Strudwick
William Shatner
as Stone Phillips (Big Giant Head)
Kevin Scannell
William Mesnik
as Maitre D'
Sara Ballantine
as Mrs. Wheeler
Shay Astar
as August
Mike Grief
as Riff
Teresa Parente
as Dahlia
Dave Allen
as Arthur
Jonathan Palmer
as Herve
Richard McGonagle
as Dr. Howard
John Cleese
Susan Ilene Johnson
as Linda
Doug Appleoff
as Chad
John Bennett Perry
as Hamilton Bell
John Valdetero
as Giganticus
Steve Larson
as Larry
E.J. Callahan
as Sid
Tim Haldeman
as Mr. Kraft
Matt McKenzie
as Mr. Wheeler
Douglas Robert Jackson
as Dealer
Jim Maniaci
as Raff
Chip Chinery
as Janitor
Ana Gasteyer
as Dr. Brand
Jill Matson
as Ginger
Pat Finn
as Chaz
Chyna
as Janice
Maurice Godin
as Marty
Peter Jurasik
as Principal Greschner
William H. Bassett
as Bernard
Dina Bennett
as Lily
Alex Alexander
as Tiffany
Nancy Yee
as Mrs. DeGuzman
Diane Delano
as Lorraine
Christopher Neiman
as Caleb
Melissa Egan
as Nellie
Carlos Jacott
as Doctor
Ed Gale
as Oscar
Drew Wicks
as Delivery Guy
Sally Ann Brooks
as Verna
Matt Battaglia
as Bryce
Mandy Vejar
as Velma
Gil Christner
as Carl
Jeff Doucette
as Chef
Megan Mullally
as Renata
Bernard Kates
as Ronald
David Masterson
as Justin
Arturo Gil
as Lars
John Huoy
as Salesman
John Aylward
as Chancellor
Shane Powers
as Video Pirate
Kevin Ruf
as TV Reporter No. 2
Lane Davies
as Chancellor
David Youse
as Stage Manager
Elaine Stritch
as Martha
Kathy Bates
Charles Rocket
as Gary Hemminger
Andrea Beutner
as Christie
R. Brandon Johnson
as LJ
Francis Guinan
as Jedediah
Michael Ensign
as Fordham
Lois Foraker
as Rita
Jilana Stewart
as Cindy
Harry Groener
as Dr. Powell
Andrea Speyer
as Claire Volk
Mark McKinney
as Guy
Mimi Cozzens
as Hamilton
Michael McShane
as Phil
Jeff Asch
as Client No. 1
Paul H. Kim
as Kwan
Meagen Fay
as Annabet
Scott Cervine
as Magician
Alastair Surprise
as Joel
Darrell Hammond
as Himself
Renee Raudman
as Amber
Christopher Carroll
as Minister
Danielle Weeks
as Prudence
Ever Carradine
as Cheryl
Elvis Costello
as Himself
Steve Paymer
as Spurndle
Sean Gunn
as Attendant
Dwayne Macopson
as Biff
David Brisbin
as Prof. Lipton
Will Friedle
as Stan
Richard Belzer
as Himself
John Eric Bentley
as Todd
Billy Connolly
as Macaffery
David Hasselhoff
as Dr. Lasker
Bob Odenkirk
as Gary
Stan Cahill
as Michael
Shad Hart
as Bucky
Tracy Morgan
as Himself
Doug Tobin
as Himself
Terry Roads
as Salesman
Mindy Spence
as Sam
Bob Bancroft
as Father Matthew
Alan Cumming
as Angus `The Hole' McDuff
Curtis Armstrong
as Ken Fretts
Marc Goldsmith
as Bartender
Tammy Dahlstrom
as Waitress
Genie Francis
as Gwen
Derk Cheetwood
as Junior
Enrico Colantoni
as Frank
Miguel Ferrer
as Jack
Brent Sexton
as Duke
Doug Maida
as Waiter
Michael Dempsey
as Security Guard
Aaron Lustig
as Dr. Severson
Dennis Cockrum
as Col. Pinkham
Joel McCrary
as George
Pat Crawford Brown
as Mrs. Larson
Shanee Edwards
as Waitress
Daniel Kountz
as Jimmy
Ron Fassler
as Auctioneer
Jeff Austin
as Doctor
Jonathan Frakes
as Larry
Stephanie Erb
as Ellen
Eric Thomas Weaver
as Jim
Lyndsey Fields
as Louise
Francis X. McCarthy
as President
John Houy
as Stage Manager
Heidi Mark
as Miranda
Bill Chott
as Cable Guy
Ron Rogge
as Linc
Olivia d'Abo
as Andrea
Larry Cox
as Taylor
Richard B. Livingston
as Dr. Hallstrom
David A. Kimball
as Vice President
Jamie Kaler
as Delivery Man
Trisha Simmons
as TV Reporter No. 1
Victoria L. Kelleher
as Waitress
Steve Witting
as Ted
Brian Palermo
as Barnes
Philip Daniel Bolden
as Ben
Janet Carroll
as Mrs. Runquist
Paul Hayes
as King
Van Epperson
as Bill
Madison Mason
as Mr. Wallencott
Lindsey McKeon
as Tiffany
Steven Pierce
as Executive
Ray Baker
as Demarmel
Jeanette O'Connor
as Housewife
Louan Gideon
as Saleswoman
Jerry Hauck
as Franikie
Phil Reeves
as Mr. Mora
Rock Reiser
as Spectator
Kim Robillard
as Howard
Jane Morris
as Mrs. Goltra
Jeff Lewis
as Young Man
Brian Dunkleman
as Pizza Guy
Ashlyn Rose
as Kid No. 1
Michelle N. Johnson
as Receptionist
Andrea C. Robinson
as Mrs. Wallencott
Jim Hanna
as Tourist No. 1
John Balma
as Eames
Maggie Lacey
as Christina
Bonita Friedericy
as Tourist No. 2
Larry Dorf
as Bartender
Rick Cramer
as Stenstrom
Tom Kiesche
as Large Man
John Platt
as Vendor
Irene White
as Tourist No. 3
David Chisum
as Caswell
Larry Udy
as Bailiff
Emily Osment
as Dahlia
Steve Bean
as Man
Melissa Greenspan
as Maid
Anthony Holiday
as Bodyguard
Regan Burns
as Security Guard
Virginia McMath
as Customer No. 2
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Series Details

TV Network: NBC
Premiere Date: Jan 9, 1996
Genre: Comedy
Executive Producers: Mike Schiff, Terry Turner, Tom Werner, Marcy Carsey, Caryn Mandabach, Bonnie Turner, Bill Martin
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