3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Connections
Remade as
Gunanoydy v Korolyove (2008)
(TV Series)
Russian remake of the US original
Russian remake of the US original
Referenced in
Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Third Aunt from the Sun (1996)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
The Larry Sanders Show: Ellen, or Isn't She? (1996)
(TV Episode)
Character says that John Lithgow isn't from outer space.
Character says that John Lithgow isn't from outer space.
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club (1997)
(TV Movie)
Austin mentions 'Third Shag from the Sun'
Austin mentions 'Third Shag from the Sun'
You Don't Know Jack: Television (1997)
(Video Game)
The television series is mentioned in one of the questions.
The television series is mentioned in one of the questions.
Muppets Tonight: Rick Moranis (1997)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Meepzork from 'Co-Dependence Day'
Title mentioned by Meepzork from 'Co-Dependence Day'
Boy Meets World: Eric Hollywood (1998)
(TV Episode)
The filming lot is seen in Los Angeles.
The filming lot is seen in Los Angeles.
The Larry Sanders Show: Adolf Hankler (1998)
(TV Episode)
Kristen Johnston promotes the show on Larry's show.
Kristen Johnston promotes the show on Larry's show.
Seinfeld: The Finale (1998)
(TV Episode)
Poster at the NBC offices
Poster at the NBC offices
South Park: Cat Orgy (1999)
(TV Episode)
One of Shelly's many "turd" nicknames for Cartman is "Turd Rock from the Sun", a reference to the title of this show.
One of Shelly's many "turd" nicknames for Cartman is "Turd Rock from the Sun", a reference to the title of this show.
Saturday Night Live: Norm Macdonald/Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (1999)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned on Celebrity Jeopardy!
Mentioned on Celebrity Jeopardy!
Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies (2000)
(TV Special)
Mentioned in Celebrity Jeapardy!
Mentioned in Celebrity Jeapardy!
Jeopardy! 2nd Edition (2000)
(Video Game)
Mentioned in a clue for category "SNL Alumni"
Mentioned in a clue for category "SNL Alumni"
Men In Black II (2002)
Mentioned by Scrad.
Mentioned by Scrad.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002)
(TV Special)
Mentioned in Celebrity Jeopardy!
Mentioned in Celebrity Jeopardy!
'Tommy Boy': Behind the Laughter (2005)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Class of 3000: Brotha from the Third Rock! (2007)
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Nostalgia Critic: 90's Sports Montage (2008)
(TV Episode)
"That's right, Tommy from Third Rock From the Sun stars in this stinker, as he tries to ask his father when they'll be a family again."
"That's right, Tommy from Third Rock From the Sun stars in this stinker, as he tries to ask his father when they'll be a family again."
Comedy Connections: Ripping Yarns (2008)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
500 Days of Summer (2009)
DVD is shown in a video store.
DVD is shown in a video store.
Saturday Night Live: Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Dave Matthews Band (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned during Joseph Gordon-Levitt's monologue
Mentioned during Joseph Gordon-Levitt's monologue
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010)
(TV Special)
Mentioned.
Mentioned.
Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 9 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in Jane Curtin's introduction
Mentioned in Jane Curtin's introduction
Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Semifinal 1 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in Jane Curtin's introduction
Mentioned in Jane Curtin's introduction
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt mentions that he was on the show
Joseph Gordon-Levitt mentions that he was on the show
Shameful Sequels: Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2011)
(TV Episode)
"Then it's time to meet Wilma, played by that woman from 3rd Rock From the Sun."
"Then it's time to meet Wilma, played by that woman from 3rd Rock From the Sun."
Nostalgia Critic: Santa Claus: The Movie (2012)
(TV Episode)
likens John Lithgow's performance here to his role as Dick.
likens John Lithgow's performance here to his role as Dick.
Nostalgia Critic: The Worst Movies Nostalgia Critic's Reviewed (2012)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned as a workable creative concept.
Mentioned as a workable creative concept.
Demo Reel: The Dark Knight Begins Rising (2012)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Honest Trailers: Inception (2013)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by the narrator
Mentioned by the narrator
RuPaul's Drag Race: Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza (2013)
(TV Episode)
RuPaul calls Jinkx Monsoon's runway look "very 3rd rock from the sun."
RuPaul calls Jinkx Monsoon's runway look "very 3rd rock from the sun."
21 & Over (2013)
Referenced in dialogue
Referenced in dialogue
Happy Endings: The Storm Before the Calm (2013)
(TV Episode)
Brad and Dave watch an episode of the show
Brad and Dave watch an episode of the show
Absence (2013)
Mentioned during Charades
Mentioned during Charades
The Cinema Snob: To Catch a Yeti (2014)
(TV Episode)
"This movie is to Harry and the Hendersons what Aliens in the Family was to 3rd Rock from the Sun."
"This movie is to Harry and the Hendersons what Aliens in the Family was to 3rd Rock from the Sun."
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: John Lithgow/Miranda Kerr/Jason Mraz (2014)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by John Lithgow
Mentioned by John Lithgow
Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong with How the Grinch Stole Christmas - With Nostalgia Critic (2014)
(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned.
The show is mentioned.
Honest Trailers: Interstellar (2015)
(TV Episode)
'Third dick from the sun'
'Third dick from the sun'
Nostalgia Critic: Small Wonder (2015)
(TV Episode)
"Is it smarter than it looks like 3rd Rock from the Sun?"
"Is it smarter than it looks like 3rd Rock from the Sun?"
The Cinema Snob: The Fantastic Four (2015)
(TV Episode)
"...Once they flew past the opening credits to 3rd Rock From the Sun."
"...Once they flew past the opening credits to 3rd Rock From the Sun."
Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: Flintstones (2016)
(TV Episode)
Rob Walker mentions Kristen Johnston went to star as Wilma in Flintstones Viva Rock Vegas
Rob Walker mentions Kristen Johnston went to star as Wilma in Flintstones Viva Rock Vegas
The Cinema Snob: Spaced Invaders (2016)
(TV Episode)
"Good God, 3rd Rock from the Sun doesn't hold up."
"Good God, 3rd Rock from the Sun doesn't hold up."
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Anna Kendrick/John Lithgow/Iliza (2016)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Jimmy as he introduces John Lithgow
Mentioned by Jimmy as he introduces John Lithgow
The Graham Norton Show: Tom Hanks/Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Gemma Arterton/Mo Farah/Olly Murs (2016)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Graham when introducing Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Mentioned by Graham when introducing Joseph Gordon-Levitt
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Octavia Spencer/John Lithgow/Luke Bryan (2017)
(TV Episode)
John Lithgow mentions his former series
John Lithgow mentions his former series
Nostalgia Critic: The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2017)
(TV Episode)
Critic points out Kirsten Johnston (Sally) as Wilma and makes frequent references to the show
Critic points out Kirsten Johnston (Sally) as Wilma and makes frequent references to the show
First Viewing: The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2017)
(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned.
The show is mentioned.
That Movie Chick: Flatliners Review aka "Is a Remake Necessary?" (2017)
(TV Episode)
DVD case is shown.
DVD case is shown.
The Cinema Snob: Halloween H20 (2017)
(TV Episode)
"I was going to make some kind of reference to Tommy from"
"I was going to make some kind of reference to Tommy from"
Conan: The Cast of 'Daddy's Home 2'/Jon Dore (2017)
(TV Episode)
Referenced.
Referenced.
CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #40.16 (2018)
(TV Episode)
Referenced several times, and with short clip, during an interview with John Lithgow on the January 7, 2018 airing.
Referenced several times, and with short clip, during an interview with John Lithgow on the January 7, 2018 airing.
Tucker Carlson Tonight: Episode dated 3 July 2019 (2019)
(TV Episode)
guest Michael Loftus mentions this title
guest Michael Loftus mentions this title
Vintage Video: The Nude Bomb (1980) (2020)
(TV Episode)
Patrick O'Riley makes a passing reference to the series.
Patrick O'Riley makes a passing reference to the series.
Featured in
The Roseanne Show: Episode #1.17 (1998)
(TV Episode)
Clips are show; the show's discussed.
Clips are show; the show's discussed.
The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999)
(TV Special)
clips
clips
Madventures: U.S.A: Las Vegas - Memphis (2003)
(TV Episode)
This show is on TV in this episode.
This show is on TV in this episode.
Brows Held High: Sebastiane (2011)
(TV Episode)
Dick reading The Fox in Socks.
Dick reading The Fox in Socks.
Nostalgia Critic: What's with the Princess Hate? (2013)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Nostalgia Critic: Sharknado (2013)
(TV Episode)
recalling Dick's shark puppet
recalling Dick's shark puppet
Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Strangest (Yet Best) Couples (2014)
(TV Episode)
Sally and Don take #10
Sally and Don take #10
The Blockbuster Buster: My Favorite Martian (2014)
(TV Episode)
recalling another Wayne Knight love scene
recalling another Wayne Knight love scene
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Incarceration in the United States (2014)
(TV Episode)
Clip in montage of prison jokes.
Clip in montage of prison jokes.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Male Teachers on TV (2014)
(TV Episode)
Dick Solomon is #6.
Dick Solomon is #6.
TV Guide Spotlight: TV's Spookiest Halloween Episodes (2014)
(Video)
TV episode is featured in this DVD collection
TV episode is featured in this DVD collection
WatchMojo: Top 10 Sci-Fi Comedy TV Shows (2014)
(TV Episode)
3rd Rock from the Sun is #1.
3rd Rock from the Sun is #1.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Adorkable TV Characters (2014)
(TV Episode)
Tommy Solomon gets an honorable mention.
Tommy Solomon gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 TV Episodes Where Someone Has Amnesia (2015)
(TV Episode)
3rd Rock from the Sun: Proud Dick (1997) gets an honorable mention.
3rd Rock from the Sun: Proud Dick (1997) gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Joseph Gordon-Levitt Performances (2015)
(TV Episode)
Tommy Solomon is #7.
Tommy Solomon is #7.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Fictional Salutes (2016)
(TV Episode)
The High Commander's Salute is #2.
The High Commander's Salute is #2.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Human with Alien Hookups (2016)
(TV Episode)
The hookup between Dr. Mary Albright & Dick Solomon gets an honorable mention.
The hookup between Dr. Mary Albright & Dick Solomon gets an honorable mention.
MsMojo: Top 10 TV Characters with Girls Way Out of Their League (2016)
(TV Episode)
Officer Don Leslie Orville is #10 with Sally Solomon.
Officer Don Leslie Orville is #10 with Sally Solomon.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Hilarious TV Body Swaps (2016)
(TV Episode)
The body swap between Dick & Sally in 3rd Rock from the Sun: Two-Faced Dick (1999) is #6.
The body swap between Dick & Sally in 3rd Rock from the Sun: Two-Faced Dick (1999) is #6.
The Nineties: The One About TV (2017)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Scenes Where Actors Couldn't Keep a Straight Face in Movies and TV (2018)
(TV Episode)
Leather Pants, seen in 3rd Rock from the Sun: Dick's First Birthday (1996), is #3.
Leather Pants, seen in 3rd Rock from the Sun: Dick's First Birthday (1996), is #3.
WatchMojo: Top 10 90s Shows That Need to Make a Comeback (2019)
(TV Episode)
3rd Rock from the Sun is #8.
3rd Rock from the Sun is #8.
The Last Days of Phil Hartman (2019)
(TV Movie)
Clips of an episode shown
Clips of an episode shown
WatchMojo: Top 20 TV Moments We Waited Years to See (2020)
(TV Episode)
Mary Learns That Dick Is an Alien is #19.
Mary Learns That Dick Is an Alien is #19.
Spoofed in
Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002)
characters parodied
characters parodied
Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
The planets knock into each like snooker balls and one is "pocketed" in the ring of Saturn
The planets knock into each like snooker balls and one is "pocketed" in the ring of Saturn
