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Hard Time on Planet Earth

TV series

Hard Time on Planet Earth

6.3/ 10· 11198960 min1 season · 13 episodes
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Hard Time on Planet Earth is an American science fiction series that aired on CBS as a midseason replacement in 1989. Airing for 13 episodes, the series starred Martin Kove and was created by Jim and John Thomas. Scheduled opposite NBC's Unsolved Mysteries and ABC's Growing Pains on Wednesdays, Hard Time on Planet Earth ranked 65th out of 81 programs upon its premiere. Ratings for the series never improved and the series was canceled by CBS in May 1989. The last episode aired on June 21, 1989.

Created by
Roger Duchowny

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

13 episodesMarch 1, 1989
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    Stranger in a Strange Land

    Mar 1, 1989

    Jesse is banished from his planet for political crimes. He arrives on earth accompanied by an observer named Control. He quickly gets in trouble with the police and must flee to Los Angeles.

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    Something to Bank On

    Mar 8, 1989

    A hungry Jesse takes some food without paying for it and learns that he needs money. Jesse gets in trouble, however, when he takes and tries to return money that came out an automatic cash machine.

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    Losing Control

    Mar 15, 1989

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    The Way Home

    Mar 22, 1989

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    All That You Can Be

    Mar 29, 1989

  6. 6
    S1 E6

    Battle of the Sexes

    Apr 5, 1989

    Jesse is working at a restaurant owned by Frank Russo, which Frank's daughter Connie wants to help run. But Frank refuses to take any of her advice because he feels women aren't as good at business as men. Frank's son Mike isn't interested

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How many seasons of Hard Time on Planet Earth are there?
Hard Time on Planet Earth has 1 season and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Hard Time on Planet Earth?
Hard Time on Planet Earth has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 21, 1989.
Who stars in Hard Time on Planet Earth?
Hard Time on Planet Earth stars Martin Kove, Adam Arkin, Christian Clemenson, Terry Kiser, Laura Malone.

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