3rd Rock from the Sun
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| 3rd Rock from the Sun | |
| Premiere | January 9, 1996 |
| Finale | May 22, 2001 |
| Airs | |
| Creator | Bonnie Turner & Terry Turner |
| Network | NBC |
| Style | 30-minute sci-fi sitcom |
| Company | The Carsey-Werner Company YBYL Productions |
| Episodes | 139 |
| Seasons | 6 |
| Origin | USA |
3rd Rock from the Sun is a sci-fi sitcom that aired on NBC. The Solomons are a family of aliens sent on a mission to Earth. There they have a difficult time understanding the culture of humans as well as dealing with the new emotions that had yet to experience.
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Cast
| Actor | Character | Duration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Cast | |||||||
| John Lithgow | Dick Solomon | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Kristen Johnston | Sally Solomon | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| French Stewart | Harry Solomon | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Tommy Solomon | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Jane Curtin | Dr. Mary Albright | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Simbi Khali | Nina Campbell | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Wayne Knight | Don Orville | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Elmarie Wendell | Mrs. Dubcek | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Season numbers in red indicate a recurring or guest role in that season. | |||||||
| Supporting/Recurring Cast | |||||||
| David DeLuise | Bug Pollone | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Ileen Getz | Judith Draper | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Chris Hogan | Aubrey Pitman | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Ian Lithgow | Leon | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Danielle Nicolet | Caryn | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Shay Astar | August | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Jan Hooks | Vicki Dubcek | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| Ron West | Vincent Strudwick | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Chad Einbinder | Rico | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Larisa Oleynik | Alissa Strudwick | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||
Seasons
| Season | Premiere | Finale | # |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBC | |||
| Season One | January 9, 1996 | May 21, 1996 | 20 |
| Season Two | September 22, 1996 | May 18, 1997 | 26 |
| Season Three | September 24, 1997 | May 20, 1998 | 27 |
| Season Four | September 23, 1998 | May 25, 1999 | 24 |
| Season Five | September 21, 1999 | May 23, 2000 | 22 |
| Season Six | October 24, 2000 | May 22, 2001 | 20 |
In-Depth
- At a Glance: Additional information about the series
DVD Releases
| Title | Release Date | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season Sets | |||
| Season 1 | July 26, 2005 | 4 | purchase |
| Season 2 | October 25, 2005 | 4 | purchase |
| Season 3 | February 21, 2006 | 4 | purchase |
| Season 4 | May 2, 2006 | 4 | purchase |
| Season 5 | August 15, 2006 | 4 | purchase |
| Season 6 | November 14, 2006 | 4 | purchase |
| Episode Collections | |||
| The Best Episodes in the Universe, Really | April 4, 2006 | 1 | |
External Sites
Categories: Program | NBC | Science Fiction | First Contact | Sitcom | Ohio | Carsey-Werner | 1990s | 2000s | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 1996 Premieres | 2001 Finales | 3rd Rock from the Sun

