TV series
Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989, English, on CBS. Created by Jim Thomas.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Wally's Gang
Aired 21 June 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jim ThomasCreator
- Martin KoveJesse · 13 ep
- Adam ArkinHarry Newcomb · 1 ep
- Christian ClemensonCast · 1 ep
- Terry KiserCast · 1 ep
- Laura MaloneCast · 1 ep
- Michael AlldredgeBuck McGrew · 1 ep
- Dick DurockCast · 1 ep
- Eric ServerCast · 1 ep
- Michael StoyanovCast · 1 ep
- Jamie RoseDr Laura Rowlands · 1 ep
- Katherine CannonCast · 1 ep
- Caryn RichmanJanet Gleason · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 March 1989
- Last aired
- 21 June 1989
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Hard Time on Planet Earth: quick answers
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How many seasons of Hard Time on Planet Earth are there?
Hard Time on Planet Earth has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Hard Time on Planet Earth finished?
Yes. Hard Time on Planet Earth ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Hard Time on Planet Earth on?
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Hard Time on Planet Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Hard Time on Planet Earth?
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Who created Hard Time on Planet Earth?
Hard Time on Planet Earth was created by Jim Thomas and stars Martin Kove, Adam Arkin, Christian Clemenson.