Alien Nation

Alien Nation

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Alien Nation (1989)

7.0/ 10

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18 Sept 1989

First Aired

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Drama

Detective Matthew Sikes, a Los Angeles police officer reluctantly works with "Newcomer" alien George Francisco. Sikes also has an 'on again off again' flirtation with a female Newcomer, Cathy Frankel.

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Keywords

detective

culture clash

police

extraterrestrial

alien

los angeles, california

police detective

alien race

based on movie

buddy cop

socially conscious

Cast

Gary Graham

Gary Graham

Matthew Sikes

Eric Pierpoint

Eric Pierpoint

George Francisco

Michele Scarabelli

Michele Scarabelli

Susan Francisco

Lauren Woodland

Emily Francisco

Sean Six

Buck Francisco

Terri Treas

Terri Treas

Cathy Frankel

Jeffrey Marcus

Albert Einstein

Ron Fassler

Ron Fassler

Bryon Grazer

Jeff Doucette

Jeff Doucette

Burns

Molly Morgan

Molly Morgan

Jill Molaskey

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9.0avg rating

misubisu

misubisu

January 17, 2026

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9/10

**Score: 9/10 — A Pioneering, Profound, and Perfectly Portrayed Sci-Fi Masterpiece** *Alien Nation* is that rare gem: a television sequel that not only honours its source film but deepens, enriches, and transcends it. Premiering in 1989, this series was decades ahead of its time, using the brilli…

Seasons (1)

Specials

Specials

7 Episodes • 1988

Season 1

Season 1

22 Episodes • 1989

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