3rd Rock from the Sun

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"As many intelligent people know, aliens are all around us. This is a story of a band of four such explorers. In order to blend in, they have assumed human form. This is the High Commander [Dick]. He has assembled an elite team of experts: A decorated military officer [Sally], a seasoned intelligence specialist... more »

"As many intelligent people know, aliens are all around us. This is a story of a band of four such explorers. In order to blend in, they have assumed human form. This is the High Commander [Dick]. He has assembled an elite team of experts: A decorated military officer [Sally], a seasoned intelligence specialist [Tommy] and [Harry], well, they had an extra seat."

3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN is an inspired half-hour comedy series farcically dealing with the human condition set in the fictional city of Rutherford, Ohio. This gentle-hearted series stars John Lithgow as the High Commander of an investigative team sent to Earth on a mission to learn everything about humans and their so-called advanced civilization. Described by its producers as "Carl Sagan meets the Marx Brothers," 3RD ROCK has a clever, distinct point of view seen through the extraterrestrial team who has no other worldly powers except absolute truthfulness. Dick (John Lithgow, Don Quixote), Harry (French Stewart, Love Stinks), Sally (Kristen Johnston, Austin Powers) And Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 10 thing I Hate About You), arrive in our world completely innocent, while equipped with superior intelligence to analyze every experience. This bizarre vantage point of an innocent seeing everything for the first time is the comic framework from which to satire the human condition and American society, to look at all of the injustices and absurdities and humorously point them out to us. 3RD ROCK cuts through our taboos and traditions with a childlike inquisitive logic and an impeccably paced humorous twist. We the viewers see ourselves in 3RD ROCK, and we see ourselves as the aliens.

The humor of 3RD ROCK is always twisting the viewpoint to show the angle of an outsider looking in. 3RD ROCK which we know as Earth is the way travellers would look at the world - an insignificant blue speck that is The 3rd Rock from the Sun.

Reruns were last seen on ABC Family on April 15, 2005 at 9:00am ET with the episode "The Big Giant Head Returns Again, Part 1" and may return at some other time. Check listings.

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#22 in the 1995-1996 Season
#27 in the 1996-1997 Seasonless «

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  there might have been another post like this, so if there is i am not trying to copy. any ways what was your favorite character on this show, mine was harry or tommy what was yours?

  there might have been another post like this, so if there is i am not trying to copy. any ways what was your favorite character on this show, mine was harry or tommy what was yours? less «

  stickman321 Last online Apr 22, 2007
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• 3rd Rock Now On TVLAND

  With very little (as in NONE) fanfare, 3rd Rock is now playing reruns on TVLAND. I only discovered it because I was bored a...more »

  With very little (as in NONE) fanfare, 3rd Rock is now playing reruns on TVLAND. I only discovered it because I was bored and channel surfing. They're playing one episode daily at 7:30 AM (central). Pretty unbelievable how they makes such a big deal about some of the garbage they show 20 times a day on that channel and let a smash series like this get onto their playlist that time of day without any type of fanfare whatsoever. less «

  dramafreezone Last online May 18, 2009
  7 comments, last one 13 days ago + Add Comment

• Who was your favourite character?

  I can't decide between Dick or Sally :)

  I can't decide between Dick or Sally :)less «

  LB80 Last online 2 days ago
  57 comments, last one Apr 29, 2009 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  Aliens on our planet? No way! Well after seeing this show, you're gonna have to think again. :D hide « show »

  This is such great comedy. The cast deserves to be mentioned, because they are largely responsible for show's great success. The story revolves around a weird family that is actually a group of alien researches in disguise. They try to fit in and be as normal human beings as possible and that leads to numerous of funny scenes and unusual situations. And as they get to know humans better, the more human they become themselves and the more people they get to know, the more attached they get to them. I recommend this show to everyone that wants a good laugh but also a possibility to learn something new about us, humans.

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  FlyButterfly Added Mar 16, 2009 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  Great! hide « show »

  Summary: 3rd Rock From the Sun is an inspired half-hour comedy series farcically dealing with the human condition set in the fictional city of Rutherford, Ohio. This gentle-hearted series stars John Lithgow as the High Commander of an investigative team sent to Earth on a mission to learn everything about humans and their so-called advanced civilization. Described by its producers as "Carl Sagan meets the Marx Brothers," 3RD ROCK has a clever, distinct point of view seen through the extraterrestrial team who has no other worldly powers except absolute truthfulness. Overall this was a great show. Grade: A + 10/10

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  spongebobs1fan Added Mar 15, 2009 All my reviews
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  7 Good

  Wacky. hide « show »

  This show was absolutely nuts. I do not think that I can think of one instance in which I thought the show was anything like a normal comedy. I think the crazy elements of the show is what made it entertaining. Some of the characters were funny while others were just okay. One of the best aspects of the show was the alien element. That was different from any other show. I also liked the comedic timing. One thing I did not like was the stupid plots and storylines. Overall, it was just an okay show with some funny moments. Thank you.

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  cactusjack39 Added Mar 12, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  As the High commander I order you to read this review on 3rd Rock from the Sun! hide « show »

  3rd rock really is my new best friend...well more like old friends reunited again after a long time. I used to watch this show when I was a kid and when I found out that it was playing again, I just had to watch it. I tape as many as I can on the DVR and watch them almost everyday. It is no surprise to me why this show was so popular in the 90's it's so original!! Most sitcoms don't put sci-fi to the equation, but this one does. The part about the aliens coming to earth and studying us is no news, but making it a sitcom is! This show is so smart and witty, and it helps you understand human nature, since it is so well explained after ever show when the Solomans learn something. I recommend this show to people who love a good laugh with a slight sci-fi intelligent twist!! Two thumbs way up! d^^b

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  LeahHimura24 Added Nov 14, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Bwahaha, this is amazing!!! hide « show »

  Granted, I was 1, almost 2, when the show premiered, and I've just now gotten into it. It's like on TV Land or something at 9. Anyway, this show is about a group of aliens, Dick, Sally, Tommy, and Harry, who are sent on assignment on Earth or something, hence the name, 3rd Rock From the Sun. I'm not really sure why they're on Earth. I haven't been watching it that long. Harry is definitely my favorite. Everyone thinks he's just a bumbling idiot and the only reason that he's there is because "they had an extra seat". Well, maybe that's true, but Harry is still amazingly awesome!!!!!

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  DarkNinja1994 Added Nov 7, 2008 All my reviews