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.
Cast: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, Jane Curtin
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20 episodes
1. Brains and EggsThe leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.TV-PGCC22minJan 9, 1996
2. Post-Nasal DickWhen Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness.TV-PGCC22minJan 16, 1996
3. Dick's First BirthdayDick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.TV-PGCC22minJan 23, 1996
4. Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From VenusDick assigns Sally to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk.TV-PGCC22minJan 30, 1996
5. Dick, SmokerWhile Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.TV-PGCC22minFeb 6, 1996
6. Green-Eyed DickDick discovers the emotion of jealousy when Dr. Albright's old boyfriend returns to visit on a promotional tour of the novel he dedicated to her. Harry adopts a stray dog.TV-PGCC18minFeb 13, 1996
7. Lonely DickDick's one lonely guy when Dr. Albright goes on vacation. Sally and Harry are lured by skin-care products that promise eternal youth.TV-PGCC22minFeb 20, 1996
8. Body & Soul & DickWhen an obnoxious professor dies during a party in his honor, Dick finds the will specifies that he must deliver a “forthright and honest” eulogy about the universally despised academic. Tommy neglects his female pal August to hit it off with an “easy” cheerleader.TV-PGCC22minFeb 27, 1996
9. Ab-Dick-tedDick receives a roundabout lesson in family values from Dr. Albright's loopy brother, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.TV-PGCC22minMar 5, 1996
10. Truth or DickDick discovers the consequences of unvarnished truth when he repeats some of Dr. Albright's unflattering comments at an academic committee meeting. Sally and Harry apply for driver's licenses.TV-PGCC22minMar 12, 1996
11. The Art of DickWhile Dick and Harry take up painting (Harry's good; Dick isn't), Sally takes over the school bake sale with the gusto of Gen. Patton.TV-PGCC22minMar 19, 1996
12. Frozen DickA snowstorm -- the Solomons' first -- spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded in a truck stop with Dick.TV-PGCC22minMar 26, 1996
13. Angry DickThe Solomons learn about the give and take necessary to human friendships when they turn their anthropological gaze to the next-door neighbors.TV-PGCC22minApr 2, 1996
14. The Dicks They Are A-Changin'When Dick's evasive about his past, Dr. Albright suspects he's a '60s radical fugitive. Harry joins a CD-of-the-month club, and is swamped with CDs.TV-PGCC22minApr 9, 1996
15. I Enjoy Being a DickFlummoxed by feminism, Dick dons a dress to infiltrate Dr. Albright's women-only study group. Harry and Sally get jobs at a pancake restaurant.TV-PGCC22minApr 21, 1996
16. Dick Like MeDick decides that the Solomons don't “fit in” on Earth, so he shops for an ethnic group to join. Meanwhile, Sally wants to fit in with Tommy's handsome teacher.TV-PGCC22minApr 23, 1996
17. Assault with a Deadly DickThe Solomons' faith in human nature is shaken when they fall victim to crime (“This planet is in a bad neighborhood,” sighs Sally). Meanwhile, Dick makes Tommy join the school basketball team.TV-PGCC22minApr 30, 1996
18. Father Knows DickDick decides the reason Harry is “odd” is because he lacks a father, and sets out nurture the suddenly rebellious Harry. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Sally meets the hostile mother of her boyfriend.TV-PGCC22minMay 7, 1996
19. Selfish DickAlbright gets a new office, much to Dick's chagrin. Sally lands in the hospital---where she, Harry and Tommy pretend to be “ER” doctors.TV-PGCC22minMay 14, 1996
20. See Dick Run (1)Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick and Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet.TV-PGCC22minMay 21, 1996
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There's a new family in town. They're not from another city... They're from another planet.
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner
- Studio
- Carsey-Werner Company
