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TGIF's Alien Flop: Two Weeks and Out
20 Sep
Summary
- ABC's TGIF block aired family sitcoms from the late 80s to early 2000s.
- Aliens in the Family featured a blended alien-human family.
- The show was canceled after only two weeks on air in March 1996.
Throughout the '90s, ABC's TGIF block drew approximately 20 million viewers weekly with popular family sitcoms. This lineup ran from the late 1980s into the early 2000s, showcasing beloved shows.
However, the network's judgment wasn't always perfect, as evidenced by "Aliens in the Family." This 1996 series centered on a family with both human and alien members, with the alien contingent brought to life by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Critics like The Washington Post found the show unimpressive, citing its "dumb" premise and unappealing characters.
Despite a premiere viewership of 8 million, "Aliens in the Family" failed to meet TGIF's high standards. The show debuted in March 1996 but was swiftly pulled by ABC after a mere two weeks on the air.
