Misfits of Science Guess What's Coming to Dinner (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

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Misfits of Science

Guess What's Coming to Dinner (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV Episode | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Harry, genius bottle-washer at Humanidyne, cobbles together a transmitter from company discards - and makes contact with aliens. At least, that's what he thinks he's done. The reality is far more dangerous.

Director

Burt Brinckerhoff

Writers

James D. Parriott (creator) | Morrie Ruvinsky

Producer

Morrie Ruvinsky

Composer

Jeff Sturges

Cinematographer

Frank Thackery

Editor

Russell Livingstone (as Russ Livingstone)

Casting Director

Jean Sarah Frost (as Jean Frost)

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 25, 1985

Release date

Oct 25, 1985 (United States)

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Dean Paul Martin Dr. Billy Hayes Dr. Billy Hayes See fewer	Hell Ride (2008)
Kevin Peter Hall Dr. Elvin 'El' Lincoln Dr. Elvin 'El' Lincoln See fewer	Predator 2 (1990)
Mark Thomas Miller John 'Johnny B' Bukowski John 'Johnny B' Bukowski See fewer	Misfits of Science (1985)
Courteney Cox Gloria Dinallo Gloria Dinallo See fewer	Friends (1994)
Jennifer Holmes Jane Miller Jane Miller See fewer	Misfits of Science (1985)
Max Wright Dick Stetmeyer Dick Stetmeyer See fewer	ALF (1986)
James Sloyan Harry Harry See fewer	The Sting (1973)
Steve Antin Missile Officer Missile Officer See fewer	The Goonies (1985)
Gary Riley Josh Josh See fewer	Stand by Me (1986)
Janice Kent Judy Judy See fewer	The New Leave It to Beaver (1983)
Diane Cary Miss Nance (as Diane Civita) Miss Nance (as Diane Civita) See fewer	V (1983)
Tom Bower Jeffries Jeffries See fewer	Lucky Hank (2023)
Ashley McLean Jessica Jessica See fewer	Misfits of Science (1985)
John Zarchen Kelp Kelp See fewer	Heathers (1988)
Michael Crabtree Front Yard / Back of Van Investigator Front Yard / Back of Van Investigator See fewer	The Life of David Gale (2003)
Reid Smith Backyard Investigator Backyard Investigator See fewer	Airwolf (1984)
Lewis Dauber Man with Children Man with Children See fewer	The Island (2005)
John Mahon Technician Technician See fewer	Armageddon (1998)
Roy Fegan M.P. M.P. See fewer	Monogamy (2018)
Carl D. Parker Old Man Old Man See fewer	Phenomenon (1996)
Virginia Keppel Old Woman Old Woman See fewer	Misfits of Science (1985)
Bill Dearth Sergeant (uncredited) Sergeant (uncredited) See fewer	48 Hrs. (1982)