Alien Nation

7.019891 SeasonEnded

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.

StatusEnded

First Air Date1989-09-18

Last Air Date1990-05-07

Seasons1

Episodes22

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Keywords

los angeles, california

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Seasons

Specials

7 Episodes · 1988

Season 1

22 Episodes · 1989

Cast & Crew

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

Terri Treas

as Cathy Frankel

Jeffrey Marcus

as Albert Einstein

Ron Fassler

as Bryon Grazer

Jeff Doucette

as Burns

Molly Morgan

as Jill Molaskey

Reviews

misubisu

Jan 17, 2026

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 brilliant, high-concept premise of alien integration as …

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