John LithgowDick Solomon
Kristen JohnstonSally Solomon
Jane CurtinMary Albright
Joseph Gordon-LevittTommy Solomon
French StewartHarry Solomon
Simbi KhaliNina Campbell
Wayne KnightDon Orville
Elmarie WendelMrs. DubcekWhy it may be worth watching
- 3rd Rock from the Sun combines Family and Sci-Fi & Fantasy storytelling.
- The principal cast includes John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, Jane Curtin.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.5/10 from 600 votes.
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3rd Rock from the Sun
There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.
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.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy. The available catalogue spans 6 seasons.
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