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My Favorite Martian S2E33 — The Martian's Fair Hobo

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My Favorite Martian•Season 2•Episode 33

The Martian's Fair Hobo

7.3/10 · 52 votesMay 23, 196530 min

Ranked #31 of 38 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Uncle Martin mistakes a hobo, Shorty Smith for a Martian Scout and brings him home. Shorty quickly becomes accustomed to the comforts of life and when Martin learns the truth, Martin and Tim have a hard time getting rid of him.

Directed byJames V. Kern

Written byMartin Roth

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Bill Bixby

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James V. Kern

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Martin Roth

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Episode Summary

"The Martian's Fair Hobo" is episode 33 of My Favorite Martian season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 52 votes, ranking #31 of 38 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by James V. Kern and written by Martin Roth, it aired on May 23, 1965.

Next: E34 · A Martian's Sonata in Mrs. B's Flat Best of Season 2