Alien Nation

Alien Nation· Season 1 · Episode 5

The Takeover

S01E05·October 16, 1989·1h·FOX

While the city suffers a riot, Francisco, Sikes and Dobbs must defend their precinct house from a gang of thieves.

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Guest stars

Gwynyth WalshGwynyth Walshas Diane Elrea
Michael FairmanMichael Fairmanas Capt. McKnight
Tracey WalterTracey Walteras Tom Mulden
Ji-Tu CumbukaJi-Tu Cumbukaas Andrew Craig
Charley LangCharley Langas Kenny Dunstan
Camila Griggsas Letitia
Will Eganas Harry Dundee

Crew

Steven DubinDirector
Tom ChehakWriter

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