"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996)TV series 1996-2001

Creators:

Bonnie Turner
Terry Turner

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

9 January 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A group of aliens have come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, etc. To avoid detection...

Plot Keywords:

Police Officer | Fart Scene | Flatulence | Disembodied Head | Extraterrestrial

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 23 wins & 50 nominations

Cast

French Stewart	...	Harry Solomon / ... (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
John Lithgow	...	Dr. Dick Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
Kristen Johnston	...	Sally Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt	...	Tommy Solomon / ... (133 episodes, 1996-2001)
Jane Curtin	...	Dr. Mary Albright (114 episodes, 1996-2001)
Simbi Khali	...	Nina Campbell / ... (93 episodes, 1996-2001)
Elmarie Wendel	...	Mrs. Mamie Dubcek (64 episodes, 1996-2001)
Wayne Knight	...	Officer Don Orville / ... (58 episodes, 1996-2001)

Also Known As:

3rd Rock (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Life As We Know It
Third Rock from the Sun (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

25 min (124 episodes) | 60 min (7 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

Hungarian | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios/CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Carsey-Werner Company

Trivia:

95% of all episode titles are a play on the word "Dick".

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Harry brings home a dog in the episode "Green Eyed Dick", the dog runs towards Dick. When he bends down to pick up the dog, you can see the treat in his hand used to draw the dog over.

Quotes:

Dick Solomon: So, how many votes do I get?
Volunteer: One.
Dick Solomon: ONE? It doesn't matter that I'm brilliant?
Volunteer: Nope.
Dick Solomon: Have you noticed how tall I am?
Volunteer: Everybody gets just one vote.
Dick Solomon: You mean your vote counts the same as mine?
Volunteer: That's right.
Dick Solomon: You know, you're awfully smug for a man at a folding table.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies (2000) (TV)

One of the best shows!!!

This is one of the best shows put out! It really feels like your in a theater watching a play. 'Dick' is the best character, hes funny and bossy and quite the simpleton when he wants to be. I love the way he expresses his feelings through his facial expressions. I would be entertained just watching him, with no sound. and 'Harry' is definitely the next best character. i love the way he dresses...the fur coat and his suspenders and bright shirts. plus, hes very funny. he gives off the impression that he is the youngest alien even though tommy is. i love how innocent and sweet he seems.

3rd Rock is not your A-typical show, it doesn't deal with real life and regular families and friends. every character in this show is weird and crazy and doing their own thing. i think its better this way. i get tired of watching the same old shows with a husband and a wife. problems with the kids or work or each other. its very refreshing to see a show where they have crazy situations and answers. plus it fun to see what it might be like for an alien to come to earth and not know how to deal with their bodies, or relationships, or school and work.