3rd Rock from the Sun
There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.
Created by Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner
On NBC
A warmly irreverent sitcom built on the fish-out-of-water premise of aliens learning to be human, sustained across 139 episodes by genuine affection for its core cast and their relationships.
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.
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Questions people ask
Does 3rd Rock from the Sun leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like 3rd Rock from the Sun, and what each one shares →
Like 3rd Rock from the Sun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 3rd Rock from the Sun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 3rd Rock from the Sun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 3rd Rock from the Sun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 3rd Rock from the Sun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
