Right now you can watch 3rd Rock from the Sun in Australia on Stan — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 6 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 569 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. John Lithgow is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

3rd Rock from the Sun arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate 3rd Rock from the Sun from the crowd. The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body. The chemistry John Lithgow and Kristen Johnston bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 6 seasons (1996–2001), and the writing holds up across every one of them. 3rd Rock from the Sun earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in 3rd Rock from the Sun. The tonal similarities to ALF are real, though 3rd Rock from the Sun carves out its own identity quickly. 6 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. John Lithgow is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

3rd Rock from the Sun wrapped up in 2001, created by Terry Turner and Bonnie Turner — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.