Alien Nation
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.
Where to watch Alien Nation in United States
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Where is Alien Nation streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Alien Nation
Alien Nation is a 1989 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series created by Kenneth Johnson and Rockne S. O'Bannon. The cast is led by Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli. It spans 1 season and 22 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Alien Nation was produced by Kenneth Johnson Productions and 20th Century Fox Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 18, 1989.
- Created by
- Kenneth Johnson, Rockne S. O'Bannon
- First aired
- September 18, 1989
- Last aired
- May 7, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (22 episodes)
- Network
- FOX
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Kenneth Johnson Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Alien Nation cast & crew
Alien Nation was created by Kenneth Johnson and Rockne S. O'Bannon.
The cast features Gary Graham as Matthew Sikes, Eric Pierpoint as George Francisco, Michele Scarabelli as Susan Francisco, Lauren Woodland as Emily Francisco, Sean Six as Buck Francisco, and Terri Treas as Cathy Frankel.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Kenneth Johnson.
Is Alien Nation worth watching?
Alien Nation holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 135 ratings, a solidly received sci-fi & fantasy series.
With 1 season and 22 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, and drama, Alien Nation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Alien Nation
Alien Nation isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Alien Nation
Gary Graham
Matthew Sikes
Eric Pierpoint
George Francisco
Michele Scarabelli
Susan Francisco
Lauren Woodland
Emily Francisco
Sean Six
Buck Francisco
Terri Treas
Cathy Frankel
Jeffrey Marcus
Albert Einstein
Ron Fassler
Bryon Grazer
Jeff Doucette
Burns
Molly Morgan
Jill Molaskey
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Sergeant Dobbs
Alien Nation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Alien Nation in United States?
Alien Nation is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Alien Nation in?
Alien Nation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Alien Nation are there?
Alien Nation has 1 season with 22 episodes in total.
▸What is Alien Nation rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
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