Series synopsis
People of Earth is an American comedy television series that premiered on TBS on October 17, 2016. It ended on September 25, 2017. It was created by David Jenkins. It stars Wyatt Cenac, Oscar Nuñez, Ana Gasteyer and Luka Jones.
Skeptical journalist Ozzie Graham investigates a support group for alien abductees to write about the members' supposed encounters. The more he digs into their oddball claims, the more he realizes there is truth in their stories and possibly even signs that point to his own alien abduction.
Premise
Skeptical journalist Ozzie Graham investigates a support group for alien abductees to write about the members' supposed encounters. The more he digs into their oddball claims, the more he realizes there is truth in their stories and possibly even signs that point to his own alien abduction.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wyatt Cenac as Ozzie Graham
- Oscar Nuñez as Father Doug
- Ana Gasteyer as Gina Morrison
- Luka Jones as Gerry Johnson
- Alice Wetterlund as Kelly Grady
- Michael Cassidy as Jonathan Walsh
- Tracee Chimo as Chelsea Healey
- Brian Huskey as Richard Shenk
Supporting cast
- Nancy Lenehan as Margaret Flood
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Yvonne Watson
- Ken Hall as Jeff the Grey
- Björn Gustafsson as Don the White
- Daniel Stewart Sherman as Ennis
Guest cast
- Angela Gei as Suzie
- Kevin Hanchard as Agent Jim Saunders
- Mishu Vellani as Nurse (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 17, 2016 | December 19, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | July 24, 2017 | September 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Things get weird for New York journalist Ozzie Graham after a suspicious car accident sends him searching for answers at StarCrossed, a support group for alien “experiencers.” |
October 17, 2016 |
| 2 |
Sponsored By Trying to win over Ozzie, Gerry goes above and beyond what a good sponsor would do. Chelsea opens up to Father Doug about her marriage. Tensions run high as Jeff, Don and Kurt prepare for the alien invasion. |
October 31, 2016 |
| 3 |
Acceptance Ozzie helps Richard face his broken marriage. Yvonne and Gerry investigate a mysterious cover up; Jonathan Walsh delivers some upsetting news to Jeff and Don. |
November 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Beginnings After learning the members of StarCrossed were on the ship as kids, Ozzie tries to get the group together. FBI agent Foster is sent to Beacon to investigate Jonathan Walsh. A merger takes place on the ship & the aliens are under new management. |
July 24, 2017 |
| 2 |
Uneasy Alliance Agent Foster continues her investigation into Walsh by meeting with StarCrossed. Yvonne leads a small team to search for Gerry -- unaware he's been abducted. Meanwhile, on the ship, Jeff asks Gerry for advice on how to deal with his new boss. |
July 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
Gerry's Return Gerry returns to Earth but Yvonne has a rule about not dating other experiencers, putting their romantic relationship in jeopardy. Father Doug and Chelsea go on their first real date. Ozzie and Agent Foster make contact with Jonathan Walsh. |
August 7, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 17, 2016 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2017 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:30:00 |