Aliens in the Family

Aliens in the Family is an American science fantasy sitcom that aired on ABC from March 15 to August 31, 1996, conceived as part of its TGIF lineup.

Premise

The show was about single dad Doug Brody, who is abducted by single alien mom Cookie. The two fall in love, get married, and try to live a normal life on Earth as a mixed family.

Cast

John Bedford Lloyd as Doug Brody
Margaret Trigg as Cookie Brody
Paige Tiffany as Heather Brody
Chris Marquette as Adam Brody
Julie Dretzin as Sally Hagen

Puppeteers

Alice Dinnean as Snizzy
Michael Gilden as Snizzy
John Kennedy as Bobut
Bruce Lanoil as Spit
Peter Linz as Varch, Elder of the Nertron Galactic Federation, Red Yukkle
Joey Mazzarino as Spit, Green and Yellow Yukkles
David Rudman as Bobut, Orange and Purple Yukkles
Michelan Sisti as Spit

Production

The series was created, written and executive produced by Andy and Susan Borowitz. Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson, also served as co-executive producer. The series theme song was written and performed by Todd Rundgren. The series was shot in its entirety at Lifetime Studios in New York City.

Cancellation

The show premiered on March 15, 1996; ABC pulled the series from its TGIF lineup after two weeks, replacing the show's scheduled third airing with re-runs of other TGIF programs. The show did not return for over four months and aired the rest of its episodes on Saturday mornings in the summer of 1996.