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The Best Episodes of 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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 16 - Dick Like Me
    8.3/10(531 votes)

    S1:E16

    Dick 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Joe Fisch

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  2. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 20 - See Dick Run (1)
    8.1/10(490 votes)

    S1:E20

    Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick and Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Bill Martin, Mike Schiff

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  3. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 8 - Body & Soul & Dick
    8.0/10(587 votes)

    S1:E8

    When 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner

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  4. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 12 - Frozen Dick
    8.0/10(582 votes)

    S1:E12

    A snowstorm -- the Solomons' first -- spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded in a truck stop with Dick.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Linwood Boomer

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  5. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 15 - I Enjoy Being a Dick
    8.0/10(509 votes)

    S1:E15

    Flummoxed by feminism, Dick dons a dress to infiltrate Dr. Albright's women-only study group. Harry and Sally get jobs at a pancake restaurant.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Christine Zander

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  6. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 1 - Brains and Eggs
    7.9/10(857 votes)

    S1:E1

    The leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner

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  7. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 2 - Post-Nasal Dick
    7.9/10(697 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman

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  8. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 3 - Dick's First Birthday
    7.9/10(668 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Andy Cowan

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  9. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 10 - Truth or Dick
    7.9/10(530 votes)

    S1:E10

    Dick 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner

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  10. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 4 - Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From Venus
    7.8/10(605 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dick assigns Sally to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Mike Schiff, Bill Martin

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  11. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 6 - Green-Eyed Dick
    7.8/10(586 votes)

    S1:E6

    Dick 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Joe Fisch

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  12. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 7 - Lonely Dick
    7.8/10(576 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dick's one lonely guy when Dr. Albright goes on vacation. Sally and Harry are lured by skin-care products that promise eternal youth.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Christine Zander

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  13. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 19 - Selfish Dick
    7.8/10(489 votes)

    S1:E19

    Albright gets a new office, much to Dick's chagrin. Sally lands in the hospital---where she, Harry and Tommy pretend to be “ER” doctors.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:David Sacks

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  14. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 5 - Dick, Smoker
    7.7/10(581 votes)

    S1:E5

    While Sally does a slow burn at being the often-overruled second in command, Dick lights up his life by taking up smoking.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Mike Schiff, Bill Martin

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  15. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 11 - The Art of Dick
    7.7/10(521 votes)

    S1:E11

    While 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Bob Kushell

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  16. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 13 - Angry Dick
    7.7/10(515 votes)

    S1:E13

    The Solomons learn about the give and take necessary to human friendships when they turn their anthropological gaze to the next-door neighbors.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Linwood Boomer

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  17. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 17 - Assault with a Deadly Dick
    7.7/10(497 votes)

    S1:E17

    The 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman

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  18. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 9 - Ab-Dick-ted
    7.5/10(544 votes)

    S1:E9

    Dick receives a roundabout lesson in family values from Dr. Albright's loopy brother, who claims to have been abducted by aliens.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Bob Kushell, Christine Zander

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  19. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 18 - Father Knows Dick
    7.5/10(489 votes)

    S1:E18

    Dick 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Bob Kushell

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  20. 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episode 14 - The Dicks They Are A-Changin'
    7.4/10(506 votes)

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writers:Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Dick Like Me" is the best rated episode of "3rd Rock from the Sun" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 531 votes. Directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Joe Fisch, it aired on 4/23/1996. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "See Dick Run (1)".