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.
The best episode of "3rd Rock from the Sun" season 1 is "Brains and Eggs", rated 7.9/10 from 748 user votes. It was directed by James Burrows and written by Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner. "Brains and Eggs" aired on 1/9/1996 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Post-Nasal Dick".
The leader of an alien recon party on Earth discovers he has "feelings" for a professor.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
When Tommy catches a bug, the crew gets its first taste of human illness.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
Dick is introduced to the concept of birthdays--and it dawns on him that he's getting old.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Andy Cowan
Dick assigns Sally to go on a date and, not surprisingly, the guy turns out to be a jerk.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
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
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
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
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
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
Writer: Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
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
Writer: Bob Kushell, Christine Zander
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
Writer: Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
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
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
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
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
Writer: Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
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
Dick decides that the Solomons don't ôfit 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
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
Writer: Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
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
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
Dr. Albright finally agrees to date Dick and Harry receives an ominous message from the home planet.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff