Series synopsis
I Was a Sixth Grade Alien is a Canadian comedy family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on YTV on July 13, 1999. It ended on February 20, 2001. It was created by Daphne Ballon, Sheri Elwood. It stars Ryan Cooley, Michael Cera, Lauren Collins and Julian Richings.
The perks and difficulties of having an alien as a best friend.
Premise
The perks and difficulties of having an alien as a best friend.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryan Cooley as Pleskit
- Michael Cera as Larrabe Hicks
- Lauren Collins as Lindy May
- Julian Richings as Meenom
- Daniel Clark as The Friend
- Al Mukadam
- Shadia Simmons
- Kyle Schmid
Supporting cast
- Panou as The Bodyguard / Robert McNally
- Gina Clayton
Guest cast
- C. David Johnson as Principal Grand
- Erik Knudsen as Kenny
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 44 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | July 13, 1999 | March 9, 2000 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 8, 2000 | February 20, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
They Called Him Pleskit! The now-famous first alien child on Earth, Pleskit, makes his way to Colville Middle School for the first time. Fellow student Tim Tomkins tries to befriend the alien in order to learn more about him. Trouble ensues when Pleskit's bodyguard, Robert McNally, loses tradck of him. |
July 13, 1999 |
| 2 |
Aliens to Blow Up Earth! When Pleskit gets nervous in front of the class, his antenna gives off electric sparks, causing the students to believe that aliens have the ability to blow up Earth. This causes the students' parents to panic and try to get Pleskit out of Coville Middle School. |
July 18, 1999 |
| 3 |
Alien Dinner Massacre! Trouble ensues between Pleskit's parent mentor Meenom and Ms. Thomkins when Ms. Thomkins nearly kills Pleskit by giving him a glass of soda. |
July 20, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pleskit Club | |
| 1 | There's an Alien in My Seat! | September 8, 2000 |
| 2 | I Am Larrabe Hicks! | September 15, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 13, 1999 |
| Last aired | February 20, 2001 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |