Resident Alien Will Not Be Renewed for Season 5 on USA Network, Here’s What Showrunner Chris Sheridan Revealed

The popular sci-fi series “Resident Alien,” created by Chris Sheridan, has been terminated on the USA network during its current fourth season. This announcement, shared online, has left fans disappointed as they were looking forward to another installment of this hilarious sci-fi comedy featuring Alan Tudyk in the lead role.

The show’s plot is derived from a graphic novel, centering around an extraterrestrial character disguised as a rural physician.

Earlier reports indicated the series would conclude following its third season. Yet, fresh installments from the creators emerged, and the showrunner acknowledged that the final chapters are imminent.

The announcement comes as three episodes of Season 4 have yet to be released. 

Chris Sheridan reflects of Resident Alien getting canceled

In his chat with TV Insider, showrunner Chris Sheridan expressed pride in how the team wrapped up the series’ narrative effectively. He had anticipated, as they began production on what turned out to be the final season, that this might be their last hurrah.

He also mentioned, “Creatively speaking, it was thrilling since I realized we could tidy up some storylines and move towards a conclusion. I’m incredibly proud of how well Season 4 turned out, and I’m particularly pleased that we were able to end as powerfully as we did, with an episode that might be my favorite in the entire series.

Moreover, Sheridan hinted that season 4 would offer a highly fulfilling conclusion for viewers.

I consistently maintained that the finale of the series left room for potential resurgence should this project be revived in the future.

Simultaneously, the show enjoyed by many featured actresses such as Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, and Meredith Garretson in its cast.

All seasons of Resident Alien are available to stream on Peacock.

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2025-07-28 05:29