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3rd Rock from the Sun S1E17 — Assault with a Deadly Dick
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3rd Rock from the Sun•Season 1•Episode 17

Assault with a Deadly Dick

7.7/10 · 497 votesApr 30, 199622 min

Ranked #17 of 20 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRobert Berlinger
Written byAndrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
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Cast5

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Dick Solomon

Kristen Johnston

Kristen Johnston

Sally Solomon

Jane Curtin

Jane Curtin

Mary Albright

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Tommy Solomon

French Stewart

French Stewart

Harry Solomon

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Andrew Orenstein

Andrew Orenstein

Writer

Robert Berlinger

Robert Berlinger

Director

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Michael Glouberman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Assault with a Deadly Dick" is episode 17 of 3rd Rock from the Sun season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 497 votes, ranking #17 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman, it aired on April 30, 1996.

Next: E18 · Father Knows DickBest of Season 1