Harry and D’arcy are hitting the road. This week’s Resident Alien, airing Friday, June 20, at 11:00 PM ET on USA Network, pairs up the show’s most chaotic duo for a mission that takes them far from the familiar confines of Patience, Colorado.
In “Ties That Bind,” the alien-in-disguise and the town’s most resilient bartender embark on a road trip to find a piece of alien technology that Harry’s people left behind. The journey puts two of the show’s most unpredictable characters in close quarters, a setup ripe for the kind of odd-couple comedy that Resident Alien does so well. As Harry continues his crash course in human behavior, D’arcy is once again pulled into his orbit, serving as his reluctant guide to the strange customs of Earth.
Based on the Dark Horse comic, the series has consistently found its sweet spot by balancing its sci-fi premise with grounded, character-driven humor. This episode puts that dynamic front and center, focusing on the strange but surprisingly effective friendship between Harry and D’arcy. While Harry remains focused on the bigger picture—grappling with the moral dilemma of whether humanity is worth saving—this road trip looks to be a detour into pure comedic adventure, with plenty of opportunities for Alan Tudyk to flex his considerable comedic talents.
