Mainstreamed alien-roommate comedy and levitation gags for family hour.
Why it matters
Episode guide
107 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A Martian stranded on Earth poses as a reporter's uncle while hiding powers from nosy neighbors. Antenna gags and near-misses rule. Friendly alien farce as pre-counterculture comfort.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Mainstreamed alien-roommate comedy and levitation gags for family hour.
Creators
John L. Greene
Key cast
- Ray Walston as Uncle Martin
- Bill Bixby as Tim O'Hara
- Pamela Britton as Mrs. Lorelei Brown
Flash facts
- CBS sci-fi sitcom aired 1963–1966 (3 seasons, 107 episodes).
- Ray Walston as the Martian; Bill Bixby as Tim O'Hara.
- Popular family sci-fi comedy of the mid-1960s network era.
FAQ
What network aired My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian is associated with CBS (1963–1966).
Why is My Favorite Martian in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Mainstreamed alien-roommate comedy and levitation gags for family hour.
Who are the key names behind My Favorite Martian?
Creators and principals include John L. Greene.
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