3rd Rock from the Sun

Season 1

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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.

20 Episodes

  • Brains and Eggs
    E1
    Brains and EggsThe leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.
  • Post-Nasal Dick
    E2
    Post-Nasal DickTommy kisses a girl for the first time but catches a bug. This leads to the whole crew getting ill. This is especially a burden on Dick who wants to go to a wedding with Mary and has to hide his illness to her in order to be able to go. Meanwhile, Sally discovers the mother instinct and Harry dreams of Martha Stewart. Sally and Harry also experience what it is to sneeze.
  • Dick's First Birthday
    E3
    Dick's First BirthdayDick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.
  • Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From Venus
    E4
    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.
  • Dick, Smoker
    E5
    Dick, SmokerWhile Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.
  • Green-Eyed Dick
    E6
    Green-Eyed DickWhen he sees two humans hugging, Dick wants to cuddle as well, with Dr. Albright. In their office he tells her this but she doesn't want to. The next moment her old boyfriend Jeff comes in and they just can't stop hugging each other. With this Dick learns what jealousy is. He therefore asks Sally to find out what women want in a man. In the meantime, Harry has taken a stray dog to the house.
  • Lonely Dick
    E7
    Lonely DickDr. Albright goes on holiday and Dick feels very lonely without her being around. She didn't leave him a phone number or anything and he very desperately tries to find out how he can contact her. Nina however, does have the number of Dr. Albright, but won't tell him. Meanwhile Sally and Harry are totally into skin-care products. Harry even gets a job promoting one. Tommy meets a girl named August.
  • Body & Soul & Dick
    E8
    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.
  • Ab-Dick-ted
    E9
    Ab-Dick-tedDick receives a roundabout lesson in family values from Dr. Albright's loopy brother, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.
  • Truth or Dick
    E10
    Truth or DickWhen she can't go to a meeting where she has to speak, Dr. Albright flatters Dick in order to get him to go the meeting for her. After Dick discovers the trick behind the flattering he doesn't understand why people lie to each other. Sally and Harry are trying to get themselves a driver's license but discover it's not that easy to get one. Meanwhile, Tommy is upset because he has a pimple.
  • The Art of Dick
    E11
    The Art of DickTommy has enlisted Sally in the school bake sale and Sally takes it just a bit too serious. Meanwhile, Harry feels bad about himself because he has failed everything he has tried so far. When Dr. Albright tells Dick she paints, Dick takes Harry to a class and Harry turns out to be a good painter. Dick on the other hand is lousy at it and for the first time experiences what it is to be less good at something than Harry.
  • Frozen Dick
    E12
    Frozen DickA snowstorm -- the Solomons' first -- spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded in a truck stop with Dick.
  • Angry Dick
    E13
    Angry DickDick feels it's time for the Solomons to actually meet the neighbors because he thinks they'll learn much more about humans that way instead of just observing them. This will also allow for bad cook Sally to get some cooking lessons from the neighbor. Meanwhile, Harry constantly watches TV.
  • The Dicks They Are A-Changin'
    E14
    The Dicks They Are A-Changin'Tommy has provided none of the Solomons with a personal background, which is a burden to Dick because he has to change subject every time Dr. Albright asks him about his past. Ultimately she thinks Dick is actually an activist - currently hiding for the FBI - she met in the 1960's. Since she really liked this man, Dick sees no point in denying he's the guy. Meanwhile, the Solomons experience music because Harry has become a CD club member.
  • I Enjoy Being a Dick
    E15
    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.
  • Dick Like Me
    E16
    Dick Like MeWhile Dick and Sally are at Tommy's school to talk about Tommy not fitting in, the teacher asks Sally out for the school dance and a totally swooning Sally says yes. There is however one little problem: Sally can't dance. Meanwhile, the Solomons, lead by Dick and Tommy, are trying to find an ethnic group the Solomons could belong to.
  • Assault with a Deadly Dick
    E17
    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.
  • Father Knows Dick
    E18
    Father Knows DickHarry feels useless and upset when he figures he doesn't have a function the way the rest of the Solomons have. Dick thinks Harry needs a father figure to give Harry some guidance and starts acting as Harry's father. Sally has dinner with Mr. Randall and his mother and, to put it mildly, the women don't really get along.
  • Selfish Dick
    E19
    Selfish DickDr. Albright is very happy when she has succeeded in getting another, much bigger office that's for her alone. Dick on the other hand can't cope with this and tries to find ways to get her back in their shared office. When Mrs. Dubcek accidentally cuts herself, Sally faints and is brought to the hospital. In the hospital, Sally, Harry and Tommy are reminded of the TV doctors they know and start acting as if they themselves are doctors.
  • See Dick Run (1)
    E20
    See Dick Run (1)Mary has finally agreed to go on a date with Dick and it turns out be a very interesting date indeed. Sally finally has Tommy's teacher over for coffee and perhaps more. Unfortunately, the Solomons have received word from the home planet that their mission will come to an end because they have failed and that they will be replaced within 24 hours. The Solomons start packing and realize they'll miss earth and everything about it.

Cast of Season 1

  • John LithgowDick Solomon
  • Kristen JohnstonSally Solomon
  • Jane CurtinMary Albright
  • Joseph Gordon-LevittTommy Solomon
  • French StewartHarry Solomon

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  • 3rd Rock From The Sun: Season 1
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