Series

3rd Rock from the Sun

“There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.”

★ 7.5(560)199622m6 seasons

3rd Rock from the Sun is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner
Release date: 1996-01-09
Runtime: 22m
Language: English
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 139
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carsey-Werner Company

3rd Rock from the Sun — trailer

About 3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun is a 1996 web series in the Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Comedy genres, created by Terry Turner and Bonnie Turner, starring John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston and Jane Curtin. It spans 6 seasons and 139 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 560 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 3rd Rock from the Sun in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (6)

Season 120 eps · 1996

Season 226 eps · 1996

Season 327 eps · 1997

Season 424 eps · 1998

Season 522 eps · 1999

Season 620 eps · 2000

Cast

John Lithgow

Dick Solomon

Kristen Johnston

Sally Solomon

Jane Curtin

Mary Albright

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Tommy Solomon

French Stewart

Harry Solomon

Simbi Khali

Nina Campbell

Wayne Knight

Don Orville

Elmarie Wendel

Mrs. Dubcek

Themes & keywords

ohiofriendshipextraterrestrialalienfamily relationshipsfish out of watersitcomwittybig giant head

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 3rd Rock from the Sun in United States?+

In United States, 3rd Rock from the Sun is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is 3rd Rock from the Sun on Netflix?+

3rd Rock from the Sun is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of 3rd Rock from the Sun are there?+

3rd Rock from the Sun has 6 seasons and 139 episodes in total.

Who stars in 3rd Rock from the Sun?+

3rd Rock from the Sun stars John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, Jane Curtin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and French Stewart.

When did 3rd Rock from the Sun come out?+

3rd Rock from the Sun is a 1996 web series created by Terry Turner and Bonnie Turner.

What genre is 3rd Rock from the Sun?+

3rd Rock from the Sun is Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy and Drama series.

Who created 3rd Rock from the Sun?+

3rd Rock from the Sun was created by Terry Turner and Bonnie Turner.