Hard Time on Planet Earth

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Hard Time on Planet Earth

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Created By: Jim Thomas
First Aired on: Mar 01, 1989
Popularity: 2.775: 10 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Touchstone Television (US)Demos-Bard/Shanachie Productions
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 13 episodes

Season 1

Aired 36 years ago

13 Episodes

Episode 1Stranger in a Strange Land min
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.
Episode 2Something to Bank On min
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.
Episode 3Losing Control min
Overview not available
Episode 4The Way Home min
Overview not available
Episode 5All That You Can Be min
Overview not available