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3rd Rock from the Sun Season 1 Episodes

20 Episodes 1996 - 1996

Episode 1

Brains and Eggs

Tue, Jan 9, 1996 30 mins

In the pilot, the leader (John Lithgow) of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor (Jane Curtin). Sally: Kristen Johnston. Harry: French Stewart. Tommy: Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Nina: Simbi Khali..

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Episode 2

Post-Nasal Dick

Tue, Jan 16, 1996 30 mins

When Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness. Martha Stewart has a cameo. Nina: Marla Sokoloff. Harry: French Stewart. Sally: Kristen Johnston. Dr. Albright: Jane Curtin.

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Episode 3

Dick's First Birthday

Tue, Jan 23, 1996 30 mins

Dick is introduced to the concept of birthdays---and it dawns on him that he's getting old. Laurie: Lauren Graham. Coach: Michael Milhoan. Harry: French Stewart. Sally: Kristen Johnston. Dr. Albright: Jane Curtin. Dick: John Lithgow.

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Episode 4

Dick Is From Mars, Sally Is From Venus

Tue, Jan 30, 1996 30 mins

Dick assigns Sally (Kristen Johnston) to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk. Tommy: Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Albright: Jane Curtin. Nina: Simbi Khali. Brad: Artie Anderson. Dick: John Lithgow.

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Episode 5

Dick, Smoker

Tue, Feb 6, 1996 30 mins

Sally does a slow burn at being the second-in-command; Dick (John Lithgow) takes up smoking. Tommy: Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Harry: French Stewart. Mrs. Dubcek: Elmarie Wendel.

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Episode 6

Green-eyed Dick

Tue, Feb 13, 1996 30 mins

Dick discovers jealousy when Dr. Albright's old boyfriend (Ed Begley Jr.) reenters her life. Kate: Kathryn LaNasa. Emily: Katie Layman. Jeff's Brother: Richard Gilbert-Hill. Dr. Albright: Jane Curtin.

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Episode 7

Lonely Dick

Tue, Feb 20, 1996 30 mins

Dick's one lonely guy when Dr. Albright goes on vacation, and the skin-care industry snares Harry and Sally. Phil Hartman has a cameo as a cosmetics salesman. Harry: French Stewart. Sally: Kristen Johnston. August: Shay Astar.

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Episode 8

Body & Soul & Dick

Tue, Feb 27, 1996 30 mins

When an obnoxious professor (John Mahoney) dies, Dick must deliver his eulogy; Tommy hits it off with a cheerleader (Anna Slotky). Dean Sumner: William Bogert. Mrs. Sumner: Jennifer Rhodes. Professor: Harry Murphy.

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Episode 9

Ab-Dick-ted

Tue, Mar 5, 1996 30 mins

The Solomons meet Dr. Albright's brother (Bronson Pinchot), who claims to have been abducted by aliens. Dr. Albright: Jane Curtin. August: Shay Astar. Nina: Simbi Khali. Dick: John Lithgow. Sally: Kristen Johnston.

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Episode 10

Truth or Dick

Tue, Mar 12, 1996 30 mins

Dick discovers the consequences of truth when he repeats Dr. Albright's unflattering comments. Meanwhile, Sally and Harry apply for driver's licenses. Dr. Byron: Richard Roat. Caryn: Denise Nicolet.

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Episode 11

The Art of Dick

Tue, Mar 19, 1996 30 mins

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. Mrs. Walters: Lorna Scott. Mrs. Hartzinger: Peggy Billo.

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Episode 12

Frozen Dick

Tue, Mar 26, 1996 30 mins

A snowstorm spoils Dr. Albright's trip to Chicago, leaving her stranded at a truck stop with Dick. John Raitt has a cameo as a singing trucker. Connie: Teresa Tudury. Ellis: Robert Knott. Chuck: Rex Lynn.

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Episode 13

Angry Dick

Tue, Apr 2, 1996 30 mins

The Solomons learn about the give and take necessary for friendship from their neighbors (Mike Starr, Lois Foraker). Bug: David DeLuise. Pitman: Chris Hogan. Caryn: Danielle Nicolet. Leon: Ian Lithgow.

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Episode 14

The Dicks They Are a-Changin'

Tue, Apr 9, 1996 30 mins

When Dick's evasive about his past, Dr. Albright suspects he's a '60s radical fugitive. Meanwhile, Harry joins a CD-of-the-month club, and is swamped with CDs. Harry: French Stewart. Sally: Kristen Johnston.

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Episode 15

I Enjoy Being a Dick

Tue, Apr 16, 1996 30 mins

Flummoxed by feminism, Dick dons a dress to infiltrate Dr. Albright's women-only study group. Meanwhile, Harry and Sally get jobs at a pancake restaurant. Dr. Blumfeld: Jane Galloway. August: Shay Astar. Nina: Simbi Khali.

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Episode 16

Dick like Me

Tue, Apr 23, 1996 30 mins

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 (John D'Aquino). Nina: Simbi Khali. Caryn: Denise Nicolet. Dick: John Lithgow.

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Episode 17

Assault with a Deadly Dick

Tue, Apr 30, 1996 30 mins

The Solomons' faith in human nature is shaken when they fall victim to crime; Dick makes Tommy join the school basketball team. Don: Wayne Knight. Coach: Michael Milhoan. Mugger: Ray Proscia. Salesman: Lance Nichols.

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Episode 18

Father Knows Dick

Tue, May 7, 1996 30 mins

Dick decides that Harry needs a father; Sally meets Randell's domineering mother (Naomi Judd). Randell: Frank D'Aquino. Frank: J. Jay Cohen. Marguerite: Lisa Kaminer. Harry: French Stewart. Sally: Kristen Johnston.

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Episode 19

Selfish Dick

Tue, May 14, 1996 30 mins

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. Albright: Jane Curtin. Suter: Harry Morgan. Father Rice: Bruce Morrow. Judith: Ileen Getz.

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Episode 20

See Dick Run

Tue, May 21, 1996 30 mins

Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick; Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet. Randell: John D'Aquino. August: Shay Astar. Nina: Simbi Khali. Sally: Kristen Johnston. Dr. Albright: Jane Curtin.

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