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Aliens in America

2007 – 2008Show1 season18 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic776.5

A hopeful, wholesome comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 18 episodes · best: S1E3 "Rocket Club" 7.7

Episodes

7.1

Story

Look who just joined the Tolchuk family.

Justin Tolchuk is a sensitive, lanky 16-year-old just trying to make it through the social nightmare of high school in Medora, Wisconsin. When his well-meaning mom Franny signs up for the school's international exchange student program, she pictures an athletic, brilliant Nordic teen who will bestow instant coolness on her outsider son. However, when the Tolchuk's exchange student arrives, he turns out to be Raja Musharaff, a 16-year-old Pakistani Muslim. It's going to be a very interesting year for Raja, Justin, his family and the entire population of Medora.

Feels like

  • Teen Comedy
  • Culture Clash
  • Socially Observant
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family Dynamics
  • High School Life
  • Humorous Misunderstandings
  • Sitcom
  • Fish-Out-of-Water

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Fred Savage, Luke Greenfield, Michael Fresco
Written by
Richard Day, Robia Rashid, Michael Glouberman
Produced by
Michael Pendell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 2007 · May 18, 2008 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 2007
Last aired
May 18, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 18 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States

Tropes

Rejected Apology, Unconfessed Unemployment, Schemer +2

  • Rejected Apology
  • Unconfessed Unemployment
  • Schemer
  • Abhorrent Admirer
  • Heel–Faith Turn

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Aliens in America worth watching?"

Questions about Aliens in America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Aliens in America worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 77).

Is Aliens in America okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Aliens in America?

6 h

About 6 hours: 18 episodes in 1 season of about 21 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2008.

Will Aliens in America make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Aliens in America?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.