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3rd Rock from the Sun
TV Series (1996 - 2001)
A group of aliens have come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, etc. To avoid detection, they have taken on human form which gives them human emotions, physical needs etc. The show derived much humour from the contrast between the outward appearance adopted by the aliens and his or her actual, internal nature.
Last Episode
06x20 The Thing That Wouldn't Die (2) Aired: May. 22, 2001As a result of the manner in which Dick settled his dispute with Liam, the group is ordered home. Of course, there are always loose ends to tie … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Jan. 09, 1996
Status:
Completed/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
AKA:
Third Rock from the Sun
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- Out of 139 episodes, 109 have a title playing on the word "Dick".
- Kristen Johnston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and French Stewart all went on to star in live-action movie versions of famous cartoon shows. Johnston played Wilma Flintstone in The Flintstones in…
[show]Kristen Johnston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and French Stewart all went on to star in live-action movie versions of famous cartoon shows. Johnston played Wilma Flintstone in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, Gordon-Levitt played Cobra Commander in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and Stewart played the title character in Inspector Gadget 2.
[hide] - The character Dick Solomon was ranked #24 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends" (1 August 2004 issue).










