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3rd Rock from the Sun ()

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A group of aliens are sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the third planet from the sun.
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  • Won 8 Primetime Emmys. Another 28 wins & 74 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary

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  Dr. Dick Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Sally Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Harry Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Tommy Solomon (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Dr. Mary Albright (139 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Nina (135 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Mrs. Dubcek (120 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Officer Don (101 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Leon (48 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Bug (46 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Caryn (42 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Pitman (41 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Judith (32 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  August (25 episodes, 1996-1999)
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  Alissa Strudwick (21 episodes, 1998-2000)
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  Dr. Strudwick (16 episodes, 1997-2001)
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  Vicki (17 episodes, 1996-2000)
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  Rico / ... (12 episodes, 1997-2001)
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  Man / ... (8 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Lucy (6 episodes, 1998-1999)
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  Elman (6 episodes, 1997-1999)
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  Coach / ... (5 episodes, 1996-1998)
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  The Big Giant Head (5 episodes, 1999-2000)
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  Dr. Howard / ... (5 episodes, 1996-1999)
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  Larry (5 episodes, 1997-1998)
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  Happy Doug (5 episodes, 1998-1999)
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  Rico / ... (5 episodes, 1997-2001)
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  Mr. Randell (5 episodes, 1996-1997)
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  Father Rice (4 episodes, 1996-1997)
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  Mrs. Sumner (4 episodes, 1996)
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  Romano (4 episodes, 1997-1998)
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  Dr. Liam Neesam (4 episodes, 1998-2001)
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  Mrs. DeGuzman (4 episodes, 1997-1998)
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  Guy / ... (4 episodes, 1997-1999)
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  Clem / ... (4 episodes, 1997-1998)
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  Christine Zander / ... (4 episodes, 1996-2000)
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  Jennifer Ravelli (3 episodes, 1998)
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  Chaz Montana / ... (3 episodes, 1998-2001)
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  Janice (3 episodes, 2000)
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  Ana Gasteyer / ... (3 episodes, 2000)
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  Professor Suter (3 episodes, 1996-1997)
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  Ginger / ... (3 episodes, 1998-2001)
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  Man / ... (3 episodes, 2000-2001)
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  Waitress / ... (3 episodes, 1996)
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  Chet (3 episodes, 1998)
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  Disc Jockey / ... (3 episodes, 1996-2001)
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  Lady on Phone / ... (3 episodes, 1996-2000)
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  Chuck / ... (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
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  Coach Mafferty (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
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  Dennis Rodman (2 episodes, 1996)

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Plot Summary

A group of aliens has come to Earth to learn about its population, customs, et cetera. To avoid detection, they have taken on human form, which gives them human emotions, physical needs, et cetera, without the understanding of what they mean nor the inhibitions normally present in humans. Their leader takes the position of a college professor, their military expert as his sister, their intelligence expert, supposedly the oldest of group, takes the form of his teenage son. The uninhibited reactions turn everyday events into unusual situations. Written by Jim Brawn

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Taglines There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet. See more »
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Also Known As
  • Third Rock from the Sun (United States)
  • 3rd Rock (United States)
  • Encounters of the Personal Kind (Israel, English title)
  • 3e planète après le soleil (France)
  • Hinterm Mond gleich links (Germany)
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  • 60 min
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Trivia John Lithgow's son, Ian Lithgow, played Dr. Dick Solomon's student Leon throughout the series. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1996). See more »
Quotes [repeated line]
Dick Solomon: I'm gorgeous!
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