

3rd Rock from the Sun
“There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.”
Overview
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.
Top 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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About 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun is a family, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy, drama series that first aired in 1996 exploring themes of ohio, friendship, extraterrestrial, alien, family relationships, fish out of water. Created by Christine Zander, it stars John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, Jane Curtin. 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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