3rd Rock from the Sun

Created by Terry Turner

1996–20016 seasons · 139 episodesEnglish

TV Series Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy Drama

Accolades

2Golden Globe

Wins

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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.

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Details

Genres

FamilySci-Fi & FantasyComedyDrama

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

2

Wins

6

Nominations

Won

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy · John Lithgow
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy

Full award breakdown

1997–1999

Golden Globes

◆ Won

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy

John Lithgow

1997

◆ Won

Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy

3rd Rock From The Sun

1997

Nom

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Kristen Johnston

1997

Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy

John Lithgow

1998

Nom

Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy

3rd Rock From The Sun

1998

Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy

John Lithgow

1999

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Cast

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Dick Solomon

Kristen Johnston

Kristen Johnston

Sally Solomon

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin

Mary Albright

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Tommy Solomon

French Stewart

French Stewart

Harry Solomon

Simbi Khali

Simbi Khali

Nina Campbell

Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight

Don Orville

Elmarie Wendel

Elmarie Wendel

Mrs. Dubcek

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