My Favorite Martian

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  • 1963
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.2  (2,867)

My Favorite Martian is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1963 to 1966, starring Ray Walston as the titular Martian and Bill Bixby as Tim O'Hara, a newspaper reporter who becomes his friend and accomplice. The premise of the show is that an extraterrestrial named Uncle Martin crash-lands on Earth and is taken under the wing of Tim, who promises to help him repair his spaceship and send him back to Mars. However, this proves to be easier said than done, as Martin's advanced technology and supernatural powers often lead to hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings. Despite Martin's otherworldly origins, he quickly becomes a beloved character in Tim's life, using his abilities to help him navigate the ups and downs of his job and personal life. Martin's signature powers include the ability to levitate objects with his finger, disappear, and shape-shift, often leading to comedic hijinks. The show is known for its clever writing, colorful characters, and a lighthearted tone that typifies the era of 1960s television. The humor frequently stems from the clash of Martin's advanced intellect and alien perspective with the mundane realities of human life. Throughout the show's run, Martin proves to be a reliable source of comic relief, yet his character is also incredibly nuanced and relatable. As the series progresses, Tim and Martin find themselves facing a host of challenges, including trouble with the law, nosy neighbors, and even a rival alien who attempts to abduct Martin. Through it all, the two protagonists remain steadfast in their bond, leading to some heartwarming moments. Alongside Walston and Bixby, Pamela Britton plays the role of Lorelei Brown, Tim's landlady, and romantic interest. Her presence serves to add a layer of romantic tension to the show, with Martin frequently meddling in their attempts to pursue a relationship. The show's cast also includes a revolving door of guest stars, such as Alan Hale Jr., Adam West, Yvonne Craig, and many others. Each episode offers a new and exciting adventure, ranging from Martin using his powers to win big at the horse races to Tim attempting to teach Martin the art of dating. Overall, My Favorite Martian served as a hallmark of the 1960s sitcom era, blending science fiction with humor in a way that resonated with audiences of all ages. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the show's witty writing, strong performances, and timeless appeal.

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Pay the Man the $24
32. Pay the Man the $24
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
My Nut Cup Runneth Over
31. My Nut Cup Runneth Over
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Stop the Presses, I Want to Get Off
30. Stop the Presses, I Want to Get Off
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Horse and Buggy Martin
29. Horse and Buggy Martin
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Martin Meets His Match
28. Martin Meets His Match
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Our Notorious Landlady
27. Our Notorious Landlady
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Virus M for Martin
26. Virus M for Martin
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Doggone Martin
25. Doggone Martin
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
When You Get Back Home to Mars...
24. When You Get Back Home to Mars...
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
When a Martian Makes His Violin Cry
23. When a Martian Makes His Violin Cry
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Butterball
22. Butterball
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Martin the Mannequin
21. Martin the Mannequin
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Man From Uncle Martin
20. Man From Uncle Martin
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
TV or Not TV
19. TV or Not TV
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Martin's Revoltin' Development
18. Martin's Revoltin' Development
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
17. Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Who's Got a Secret?
16. Who's Got a Secret?
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
The O'Hara Caper
15. The O'Hara Caper
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Lorelei Brown vs. Everybody
14. Lorelei Brown vs. Everybody
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Tim and Tim Again
13. Tim and Tim Again
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Avenue C Mob
12. Avenue C Mob
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
The Time Machine is Waking Up That Old Gang of Mine
11. The Time Machine is Waking Up That Old Gang of Mine
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Girl in the Flying Machine
10. Girl in the Flying Machine
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Hate Me a Little
9. Hate Me a Little
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Bottled Martin
8. Bottled Martin
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Martin Goldfinger
7. Martin Goldfinger
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Tim, the Mastermind
6. Tim, the Mastermind
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
I'd Rather Fight Than Switch
5. I'd Rather Fight Than Switch
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Keep Me From the Church on Time
4. Keep Me From the Church on Time
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Martin of the Movies
3. Martin of the Movies
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Go West, Young Martian (Part 2)
2. Go West, Young Martian (Part 2)
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Go West, Young Martian (Part 1)
1. Go West, Young Martian (Part 1)
January 1, 2007
A human-looking extraterrestrial in a one-man spaceship crash-lands near Los Angeles. Tim O'Hara, a young newspaper reporter for The Los Angeles Sun, is on his way home from Edwards Air Force Base (where he had gone to report on the flight of the X-15) back to Los Angeles when he spots the spaceship coming down. Tim takes the Martian in as his roommate--in an apartment house run by a congenial but scatterbrained landlady, Mrs. Lorelei Brown--and passes him off as his Uncle Martin. Uncle Martin refuses to reveal any of his Martian traits to people other than Tim, to avoid publicity (or panic), and Tim agrees to keep Martin's identity a secret while the Martian attempts to repair his ship.
Description

My Favorite Martian is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1963 to 1966, starring Ray Walston as the titular Martian and Bill Bixby as Tim O'Hara, a newspaper reporter who becomes his friend and accomplice. The premise of the show is that an extraterrestrial named Uncle Martin crash-lands on Earth and is taken under the wing of Tim, who promises to help him repair his spaceship and send him back to Mars. However, this proves to be easier said than done, as Martin's advanced technology and supernatural powers often lead to hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings.

Despite Martin's otherworldly origins, he quickly becomes a beloved character in Tim's life, using his abilities to help him navigate the ups and downs of his job and personal life. Martin's signature powers include the ability to levitate objects with his finger, disappear, and shape-shift, often leading to comedic hijinks.

The show is known for its clever writing, colorful characters, and a lighthearted tone that typifies the era of 1960s television. The humor frequently stems from the clash of Martin's advanced intellect and alien perspective with the mundane realities of human life. Throughout the show's run, Martin proves to be a reliable source of comic relief, yet his character is also incredibly nuanced and relatable.

As the series progresses, Tim and Martin find themselves facing a host of challenges, including trouble with the law, nosy neighbors, and even a rival alien who attempts to abduct Martin. Through it all, the two protagonists remain steadfast in their bond, leading to some heartwarming moments.

Alongside Walston and Bixby, Pamela Britton plays the role of Lorelei Brown, Tim's landlady, and romantic interest. Her presence serves to add a layer of romantic tension to the show, with Martin frequently meddling in their attempts to pursue a relationship.

The show's cast also includes a revolving door of guest stars, such as Alan Hale Jr., Adam West, Yvonne Craig, and many others. Each episode offers a new and exciting adventure, ranging from Martin using his powers to win big at the horse races to Tim attempting to teach Martin the art of dating.

Overall, My Favorite Martian served as a hallmark of the 1960s sitcom era, blending science fiction with humor in a way that resonated with audiences of all ages. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the show's witty writing, strong performances, and timeless appeal.

My Favorite Martian is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (107 episodes). The series first aired on January 1, 1963.

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My Favorite Martian is available for streaming on the DMGI website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch My Favorite Martian on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, The Roku Channel Free, Crackle, Tubi TV, Pluto TV and Peacock.

  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 1963
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (2,867)
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