3rd Rock from the Sun was an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1996 to 2001, following four extraterrestrials sent to study humanity while living on Earth. The show starred John Lithgow as Dick Solomon, Kristen Johnston as Sally Solomon, French Stewart as Harry Solomon, and Ana Gasteyer as Tommy Solomon, with Jane Curtin as Dr. Mary Albright. This evergreen profile explains the principal cast, their character roles, how the ensemble created the series’ humor and heart, and the show’s ongoing cultural footprint in syndication and retrospective commentary.
