My Favorite Martian
Newspaper reporter Tim O'Hara finds a crashed alien spaceship that contains one live alien. Not wanting to be discovered by the authorities, the Martian assumes the identity of Tim's Uncle Martin and begins to repair his spaceship so that he can return to Mars.
First Air Year
1963
Seasons
3
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Series Snapshot
Newspaper reporter Tim O'Hara finds a crashed alien spaceship that contains one live alien. Not wanting to be discovered by the authorities, the Martian assumes the identity of Tim's Uncle Martin and begins to repair his spaceship so that he can return to Mars.
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My Favorite Martian is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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