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3rd Rock from the Sun

  • TV Series
  • 1996–2001
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
58K
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POPULARITY
756
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John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and French Stewart in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
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A group of aliens is sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.A group of aliens is sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.A group of aliens is sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.

  • Creators
    • Bonnie Turner
    • Terry Turner
  • Stars
    • John Lithgow
    • Jane Curtin
    • Kristen Johnston
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    58K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    756
    204
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
    • Stars
      • John Lithgow
      • Jane Curtin
      • Kristen Johnston
    • 127User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 8 Primetime Emmys
      • 36 wins & 74 nominations total

    Episodes139

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    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Dr. Dick Solomon
    • 1996–2001
    Jane Curtin
    Jane Curtin
    • Dr. Mary Albright
    • 1996–2001
    Kristen Johnston
    Kristen Johnston
    • Sally Solomon
    • 1996–2001
    French Stewart
    French Stewart
    • Harry Solomon
    • 1996–2001
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Tommy Solomon
    • 1996–2001
    Simbi Kali
    Simbi Kali
    • Nina
    • 1996–2001
    Elmarie Wendel
    Elmarie Wendel
    • Mrs. Dubcek
    • 1996–2001
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Officer Don
    • 1996–2001
    Ian Lithgow
    Ian Lithgow
    • Leon
    • 1996–2001
    David DeLuise
    David DeLuise
    • Bug
    • 1996–2001
    Danielle Nicolet
    Danielle Nicolet
    • Caryn
    • 1996–2001
    Chris Hogan
    Chris Hogan
    • Pitman
    • 1996–2001
    Ileen Getz
    Ileen Getz
    • Judith
    • 1996–2001
    Shay Astar
    Shay Astar
    • August
    • 1996–1999
    Larisa Oleynik
    Larisa Oleynik
    • Alissa Strudwick
    • 1998–2000
    Ron West
    Ron West
    • Dr. Strudwick
    • 1997–2001
    Jan Hooks
    Jan Hooks
    • Vicki
    • 1996–2000
    Chad Einbinder
    Chad Einbinder
    • Rico…
    • 1997–2001
    • Creators
      • Bonnie Turner
      • Terry Turner
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    User reviews127

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    8jaddison383

    My Favorite TV Show

    Pure brilliance is all I can say!!! Pure brilliance! Every time I watch this show, I laugh out loud over and over again. Even episodes I've seen before. Hysterical.

    The absolutely perfect cast is part of what makes it so good. John Lithgow is, of course, hilarious. He hits every one of his jokes spot on. Jany Curtin, Symbhi Kali, French Stewart, and even Joseph Gordon-Levitt are all great. But it's Kristen Johnston who really steals the show! She is one of the funniest people I've ever seen, and I only hope I get to see more and more of her.

    A great script, done well by great actors. What more can you want? Impossible not to laugh- Really!!! 8/10 stars!!!

    Jay Addison
    dettus

    i loved this show!

    i totally loved this show!

    instead of all the other sci-fi- or fantasy-centered sitcoms (like for example sabrina) this one didn't rely on heavy special effects. instead, the "alien" feeling came through the actors performance. it was exaggerated, sure, but in a very VERY good way. my favorite episodes where the ones where harry turned into a transmitter. in one of the last episodes he transmits an alien-award show and you can see him dance on behalf of the ballet. when you look closely you can even see kristen johnston (sally) nearly fall out of character. it was so hilarious, you could see her biting the insides of her cheeks not to start laughing and ruining the scene. and my favorite dialog was her asking dick "why am i the woman"-"because you lost".

    great.
    elizabethbennett

    Toooo funny!

    This comedy is one of the funniest to grace the tube. These people are TOO FUNNY and I wish it was still in first run but glad to see it in syndication! John Lithgow and Jane Curtin are BOTH great comics and I would love to see a 3rd Rock reunion someday, a definate +10 on my scale! Definate must see TV!
    9Pukeonthestreet

    This show holds up

    I rewatched it a few years ago and it's still funny. Honestly one of the best sitcoms ever made. It's no wonder John Lithgow and Joseph Gordon levitt are still making great things today.
    The_Godmother

    HILARIOUS SHOW!:)

    My god, this was & still is one of my favourite tv shows, ever! "3rdrock" wasn't only funny & enjoyable, it was very innovative, original, creative & ingenious. The majority of the time i would find myself crying of laughter due to Dick's stubborness & Harry's silly behaviour/acts! :) i was absolutely gutted when NBC decided to discontinue the show! couldn't they exit another show? why o why, man??? *sniffle* it wasn't your "typical american comedy show"-it was different & just so funny! definitely 10+! :)

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    • Trivia
      John Lithgow's son, Ian Lithgow, played Dr. Dick Solomon's student Leon throughout the series.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Dick Solomon: I'm gorgeous!

    • Alternate versions
      The Netflix version of the show is cropped to 16x9.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1996)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Carsey-Werner (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 3rd Rock
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carsey-Werner Company
      • YBYL Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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