3rd Rock from the Sun

10 Worst Episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun is an American sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2001 on NBC. The show is about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth, which they consider to be a very insignificant planet. The extraterrestrials pose as a human family in order to observe the behavior of human beings.

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3rd Rock from the Sun - S1E13

#10 - Angry Dick (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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

The episode was rated 7.69 from 204 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S3E1

#9 - Fun with Dick and Janet (1) (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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Dick receives an unpleasant order from the home planet on the hour-long third-season opener: he must marry the Big Giant Head's niece Janet. As Sally, Harry and Tommy escort Janet on the rocket to Earth, the bride-to-be sets out to prove that she's a true domestic goddess, brushing up on her skills by reading The Joy of Cooking, The Joy of Sex -- and The Joy of Yiddish. But a defiant Dick is sticking by Mary; whether Mary will stick by Dick is another question. Meanwhile, Janet's arrival in Rutherford is anything but quiet: Officer Don suspects that aliens have landed.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 144 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E10

#8 - There's No Business Like Dick Business (Season 6 - Episode 10)

While Dick and Sally form an act to entertain at children's parties, Mary and Harry get involved in Officer Don's self-defense class.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 88 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E16

#7 - Dick Soup for the Soul (Season 6 - Episode 16)

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Dick thinks he's found the key to true happiness after reading Mary's favorite self-help book, so he rids himself of all conflict in his life -- including Mary, his main source of friction. Sally tries to help Tommy get into his college fraternity of choice by posing as the Assistant Pledge Master during Hell Week, but her grueling physical tests push Tommy to the limit. Meanwhile, Harry becomes tortured in his quest to re-paint the kitchen ceiling.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 95 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E3

#6 - Indickscretion (Season 6 - Episode 3)

Dick invites Sally and Don to join himself and Mary on a date. But when the conversation turns to their sex lives, Don and Mary have adverse reactions. Meanwhile, Dick and Harry take a road trip, but only get as far as the gas station.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 100 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E13

#5 - You Don't Know Dick (Season 6 - Episode 13)

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After everyone convinces Dick that he doesn't know what Mary likes, he tries to buy concert tickets for the two of them.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 94 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S3E2

#4 - Fun with Dick and Janet (2) (Season 3 - Episode 2)

Dick receives an unpleasant order from the home planet on the hour-long third-season opener: he must marry the Big Giant Head's niece Janet. As Sally, Harry and Tommy escort Janet on the rocket to Earth, the bride-to-be sets out to prove that she's a true domestic goddess, brushing up on her skills by reading The Joy of Cooking, The Joy of Sex -- and The Joy of Yiddish. But a defiant Dick is sticking by Mary; whether Mary will stick by Dick is another question. Meanwhile, Janet's arrival in Rutherford is anything but quiet: Officer Don suspects that aliens have landed.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 117 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E14

#3 - My Mother, My Dick (Season 6 - Episode 14)

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When a new alien accidentally arrives through the time space portal, Dick tells Harry and Sally that it's their responsibility to take care of him. And Dick alienates Mary by taking sides with her detested mother as he tries to navigate through the minefield that separates the two women.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 94 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E1

#2 - Les Liaisons Dickgereuses (Season 6 - Episode 1)

Mary's rich, spoiled sister Renata arrives in Rutherford. Dick formulates a plan to help Mary get the best of her once and for all. But Dick's falls in temptation when he gets a chance to live a life of luxury.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 104 votes.

3rd Rock from the Sun - S6E15

#1 - Glengarry Glen Dick (Season 6 - Episode 15)

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After Dick and Don each buy half of a timeshare "luxury getaway," they take Mary and Sally on their first vacation there. Meanwhile, Harry's afraid of shrinking now that Tommy's taller than he is.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 90 votes.

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