"3rd Rock from the Sun" is a sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2001. The show follows a group of aliens who come to Earth to observe human behavior while disguised as a human family. The main characters include Dick Solomon, the leader, and his "family" members, Sally, Harry, and Tom. The series humorously explores the challenges and absurdities of human life from an outsider's perspective. It features a mix of science fiction and comedy, highlighting the aliens' misunderstandings of everyday situations. The show received critical acclaim and won several awards during its run.