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3rd Rock from the Sun

1996–2000 Comedy • Drama • Family

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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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
6
Total Episodes
139
First Air Date
Jan 9, 1996
Most Recent Air Date
May 22, 2001
Network / Platform
Amazon Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
22.3
Seasons
6
Episodes
139

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1996 • 20 episodes

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Season 2

1996 • 26 episodes

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Season 3

1997 • 27 episodes

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Season 4

1998 • 24 episodes

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Season 5

1999 • 22 episodes

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Season 6

2000 • 20 episodes

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