3rd Rock from the Sun
★ 7.5·1996·6 seasons · 139 episodes·Series
FamilySci-Fi & FantasyComedyDrama
Synopsis
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.
Episodes
1
Brains and EggsThe leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.22m2
Post-Nasal DickWhen Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness.22m3
Dick's First BirthdayDick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.22m4
Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From VenusDick assigns Sally to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk.22m5
Dick, SmokerWhile Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.22m6
Green-Eyed DickDick discovers the emotion of jealousy when Dr. Albright's old boyfriend returns to visit on a promotional tour of the novel he dedicated to her. Harry adopts a stray dog.18m7
Lonely DickDick's one lonely guy when Dr. Albright goes on vacation. Sally and Harry are lured by skin-care products that promise eternal youth.22m8
Body & Soul & DickWhen an obnoxious professor dies during a party in his honor, Dick finds the will specifies that he must deliver a “forthright and honest” eulogy about the universally despised academic. Tommy neglects his female pal August to hit it off with an “easy” cheerleader.22m9
Ab-Dick-tedDick receives a roundabout lesson in family values from Dr. Albright's loopy brother, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.22m10
Truth or DickDick discovers the consequences of unvarnished truth when he repeats some of Dr. Albright's unflattering comments at an academic committee meeting. Sally and Harry apply for driver's licenses.22m11
The Art of DickWhile Dick and Harry take up painting (Harry's good; Dick isn't), Sally takes over the school bake sale with the gusto of Gen. Patton.22m12
Frozen DickA snowstorm -- the Solomons' first -- spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded in a truck stop with Dick.22m13
Angry DickThe Solomons learn about the give and take necessary to human friendships when they turn their anthropological gaze to the next-door neighbors.22m14
The Dicks They Are A-Changin'When Dick's evasive about his past, Dr. Albright suspects he's a '60s radical fugitive. Harry joins a CD-of-the-month club, and is swamped with CDs.22m15
I Enjoy Being a DickFlummoxed by feminism, Dick dons a dress to infiltrate Dr. Albright's women-only study group. Harry and Sally get jobs at a pancake restaurant.22m16
Dick Like MeDick decides that the Solomons don't “fit in” on Earth, so he shops for an ethnic group to join. Meanwhile, Sally wants to fit in with Tommy's handsome teacher.22m17
Assault with a Deadly DickThe Solomons' faith in human nature is shaken when they fall victim to crime (“This planet is in a bad neighborhood,” sighs Sally). Meanwhile, Dick makes Tommy join the school basketball team.22m18
Father Knows DickDick decides the reason Harry is “odd” is because he lacks a father, and sets out nurture the suddenly rebellious Harry. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Sally meets the hostile mother of her boyfriend.22m19
Selfish DickAlbright gets a new office, much to Dick's chagrin. Sally lands in the hospital---where she, Harry and Tommy pretend to be “ER” doctors.22m20
See Dick Run (1)Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick and Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet.22m
Brains and EggsThe leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.22m2Post-Nasal DickWhen Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness.22m3Dick's First BirthdayDick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.22m4Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From VenusDick assigns Sally to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk.22m5Dick, SmokerWhile Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.22m6Green-Eyed DickDick discovers the emotion of jealousy when Dr. Albright's old boyfriend returns to visit on a promotional tour of the novel he dedicated to her. Harry adopts a stray dog.18m7Lonely DickDick's one lonely guy when Dr. Albright goes on vacation. Sally and Harry are lured by skin-care products that promise eternal youth.22m8Body & Soul & DickWhen an obnoxious professor dies during a party in his honor, Dick finds the will specifies that he must deliver a “forthright and honest” eulogy about the universally despised academic. Tommy neglects his female pal August to hit it off with an “easy” cheerleader.22m9Ab-Dick-tedDick receives a roundabout lesson in family values from Dr. Albright's loopy brother, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.22m10Truth or DickDick discovers the consequences of unvarnished truth when he repeats some of Dr. Albright's unflattering comments at an academic committee meeting. Sally and Harry apply for driver's licenses.22m11The Art of DickWhile Dick and Harry take up painting (Harry's good; Dick isn't), Sally takes over the school bake sale with the gusto of Gen. Patton.22m12Frozen DickA snowstorm -- the Solomons' first -- spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded in a truck stop with Dick.22m13Angry DickThe Solomons learn about the give and take necessary to human friendships when they turn their anthropological gaze to the next-door neighbors.22m14The Dicks They Are A-Changin'When Dick's evasive about his past, Dr. Albright suspects he's a '60s radical fugitive. Harry joins a CD-of-the-month club, and is swamped with CDs.22m15I Enjoy Being a DickFlummoxed by feminism, Dick dons a dress to infiltrate Dr. Albright's women-only study group. Harry and Sally get jobs at a pancake restaurant.22m16Dick Like MeDick decides that the Solomons don't “fit in” on Earth, so he shops for an ethnic group to join. Meanwhile, Sally wants to fit in with Tommy's handsome teacher.22m17Assault with a Deadly DickThe Solomons' faith in human nature is shaken when they fall victim to crime (“This planet is in a bad neighborhood,” sighs Sally). Meanwhile, Dick makes Tommy join the school basketball team.22m18Father Knows DickDick decides the reason Harry is “odd” is because he lacks a father, and sets out nurture the suddenly rebellious Harry. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Sally meets the hostile mother of her boyfriend.22m19Selfish DickAlbright gets a new office, much to Dick's chagrin. Sally lands in the hospital---where she, Harry and Tommy pretend to be “ER” doctors.22m20See Dick Run (1)Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick and Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet.22mCast
