Alien Nation

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Alien Nation

1989- 1990

1 Seasons

22 Episodes

7.0(138 votes)

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Drama

Overview

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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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Created by: Kenneth Johnson
Rockne S. O'Bannon
Produced by: Kenneth Johnson

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