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3rd Rock from the Sun S1E18 — Father Knows Dick

7.5

3rd Rock from the Sun•Season 1•Episode 18

Father Knows Dick

7.5/10 · 489 votesMay 7, 199622 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byRobert Berlinger

Written byBob Kushell

Previous episodeE17 · Assault with a Deadly Dick Next episodeE19 · Selfish Dick

Seasons6

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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

Crew2

Bob Kushell

Bob Kushell

Writer

Robert Berlinger

Robert Berlinger

Director

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Episode Summary

"Father Knows Dick" is episode 18 of 3rd Rock from the Sun season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 489 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Bob Kushell, it aired on May 7, 1996.

Next: E19 · Selfish Dick Best of Season 1