3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family, Science-Fiction

Sent to Earth to investigate civilization, an alien high commander and his quirky crew -- military officer Sally, information expert Tommy and transmitter Harry -- assume human identities to blend in. Although they possess superior intelligence, their naïveté about the human condition turns everyday events into farcical fun.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E20The Thing That Wouldn't Die: Part 2May 22, 2001
S06E19The Thing That Wouldn't Die: Part 1May 22, 2001
S06E18Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 2May 15, 2001
S06E17Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 1May 8, 2001
S06E16Dick Soup for the SoulMay 1, 2001
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Also known as

  • Third Rock From The Sun
  • Uma Família de Outro Mundo (Brazil)
  • На гости на третата планета (Bulgaria)
  • Treći kamenčić od Sunca (Croatia)
  • Mælkevejen 1.th (Denmark)
  • Kolmas kivi päikesest (Estonia)
  • Kolmas kivi auringosta (Finland)
  • 3e planète après le soleil (France)
  • Hinterm Mond gleich Links (Germany)
  • Űrbalekok (Hungary)
  • Encounters of the Personal Kind (Israel)
  • Una famiglia del terzo tipo (Italy)
  • الصخرة الثالثة من الشمس (Jordan)
  • Trecias luitas nuo saules (Lithuania)
  • Trzecia planeta od slonca (Poland)
  • 3º Calhau a Contar do Sol (Portugal)
  • A treia planeta de la Soare (Romania)
  • Третья планета от Солнца (Russian Federation)
  • Treći kamen od Sunca (Serbia)
  • Tretji kamen od Sonca (Slovenia)
  • Cosas de marcianos (Spain)
  • Tredje klotet från solen (Sweden)
  • Tierra, la tercera roca (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of)

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