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.
Alien Nation (1989) is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series that premiered on September 18, 1989, spanning 1 season and 22 episodes. It stars Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli and Lauren Woodland. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 138 ratings.
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
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
as Sergeant Dobbs
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 138 ratings.
**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 a flawless lens to examine the most pressing and permanent human…
Reviewed on January 17, 2026
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Episodes of Alien Nation (1989) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
Alien Nation has 1 season and 22 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 18, 1989.
No. Alien Nation is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 7, 1990.
Alien Nation (1989) stars Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli, Lauren Woodland and Sean Six. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Alien Nation (1989) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 138 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
