The Best Episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 2
Every episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun Season 2!
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.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "3rd Rock from the Sun" season 2 is "See Dick Continue to Run (2)", rated 7.7/10 from 417 user votes. It was directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff. "See Dick Continue to Run (2)" aired on 9/22/1996 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "See Dick Continue to Run, Continued (3)".
7.7/10 417 votes#1 - See Dick Continue to Run (2)
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1996
While Dick is trapped in the basement, Evil Dick begins a plan to impregnate all women in Ohio.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
7.7/10 411 votes#2 - See Dick Continue to Run, Continued (3)
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/1996
Evil Dick plans to take over the world and pick up where Dick left off with Albright.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
7.8/10 416 votes#3 - Hotel Dick
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/1996
Aghast at the treatment of aliens in a hit science fiction movie, the Solomons attend a science fiction convention to try to set the record straight -- and Sally's first experience of hotels get her hooked on room service.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bob Kushell
- 7.5/10 403 votes
#4 - Big Angry Virgin From Outer Space
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/1996
Romantic woes between Sally and Randell don't deter Harry from signing up with a dating service. August tests Tommy's loyalty.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Christine Zander
- 7.7/10 406 votes
#5 - Much Ado About Dick
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1996
Dick's romance with Mary is out in the open---and she doesn't like it. Meanwhile, Sally wants to be a cop.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
- 7.6/10 394 votes
#6 - Dick the Vote
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/1996
When Harry runs for city councilman, Dick discovers the complexity of the democratic system and struggles to make the right vote.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: David Goetsch, Jason Venokur
- 8.0/10 392 votes
#7 - Fourth and Dick
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/1996
Homecoming's upcoming, but Dick can't seem to understand football's appeal. Tommy has a crush on his Glee Club teacher. Sally makes Nina her best friend. Harry gets a job as a security officer.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
- 8.0/10 413 votes
#8 - World's Greatest Dick
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/1996
Dick's delighted (but Tommy isn't) when Tommy's accepted to a school for smart kids. Sally falls for a guy she met in a gay bar. Harry dabbles in magic.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: David Goetsch, Jason Venokur
- 8.0/10 421 votes
#9 - My Mother the Alien
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/1996
Sally discovers the joys of motherhood when Mrs. Dubcek asks the Solomons to baby-sit her grandson. Meanwhile, Dick begs Mary to let him “fish sit” for her while she’s away at a conference.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Jim O'Doherty, David Israel
- 8.1/10 424 votes
#10 - Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/1996
Thanksgiving's an alien concept for the Solomons; it's an annoyance for Sally (who must cook), and an onus on Tommy. But Harry finds romance.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Christine Zander, Bob Kushell
- 7.5/10 383 votes
#11 - Dick Jokes
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/8/1996
A jealous Dick decides to show Mary how funny he is after she asks another professor to emcee a college fund-raiser she's organizing. Meanwhile, Harry loses his beloved coat, and Sally builds a shelf to hold her shoes.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Jim O'Doherty, David Israel
- 7.9/10 402 votes
#12 - Jolly Old St. Dick
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/15/1996
Harry and Sally discover the true meaning of Christmas at the mall, where they get jobs. But Dick turns curmudgeonly. Tommy tries to find the perfect present for August.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
- 8.0/10 398 votes
#13 - Proud Dick
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/5/1997
Dick, upset that Mary got a prime parking space and he didn't, quits his job. Harry loses his memory and becomes paranoid thinking aliens are taking over the world.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: David Sacks
- 7.6/10 372 votes
#14 - Romeo & Juliet & Dick
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/12/1997
When Tommy asks Dick to direct his high school production of “Romeo and Juliet,” Dick takes the role a little too seriously. Sally tries to get Officer Don to fix Albright’s parking tickets.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
- 7.8/10 368 votes
#15 - Guilty as Dick
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/2/1997
While doing a favor for Dr. Albright, Dick sprains his ankle and discovers the power of guilt. Harry, desiring his own room, moves into a tree house. Tommy uses Sally to sell chocolate for a school fund-raiser.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: David Goetsch, Jason Venokur
- 7.5/10 367 votes
#16 - A Dick on One Knee
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/16/1997
A Frenchman asks an unwitting Sally to marry him so that he can remain in the country. Tommy discovers he has a talent for flower arranging and styling. Dick is inspired to discuss marriage with Albright.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Christine Zander
- 7.6/10 357 votes
#17 - Same Old Song and Dick
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/9/1997
Dick fears his relationship with Mary has grown stale. Tommy's growing tired of August's “perfection.” Harry and Sally switch jobs.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Katy Ballard
- 7.8/10 373 votes
#18 - I Brake for Dick
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/1997
Dick's guilt over hitting a chipmunk with his car spurs him to animal-rights activism. Tommy's in trouble with August again. Meanwhile, Harry joins the Boy Scouts.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Gregg Mettler
- 7.8/10 356 votes
#19 - Dick Behaving Badly
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/23/1997
Dick, fearing that Mary has him wrapped around her little finger, takes lessons in being "manly"---from Harry. Sally and Tommy have a showdown with the game Monopoly.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Bob Kushell
- 7.6/10 370 votes
#20 - Dickmalion
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/13/1997
While Dick cracks North Rutherford society (to Albright's chagrin), Tommy hangs out with school toughs. Meanwhile, "Mustang Sally" develops an interest in wrestling.
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Andrew Orenstein, Michael Glouberman
- 7.8/10 359 votes
#21 - Sensitive Dick
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/1997
Dick's rudeness lands him in a sensitivity-training session. Dubcek's daughter takes Harry to her high-school reunion. Officer Don teaches Tommy how to drive.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: David Sacks
- 7.8/10 353 votes
#22 - Will Work For Dick
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/1997
When an insulted Nina has had enough and quits, Harry becomes secretary to Dick and Dr. Albright. Meanwhile, Sally decides to live out the human childhood she never had.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: David Goetsch, Jason Venokur
- 7.6/10 364 votes
#23 - 15 Minutes of Dick
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/11/1997
Sally becomes a pseudo celebrity when she beats up Mark Hamill in a restaurant, and Dick becomes jealous while Tommy's school life is affected by Sally's newfound fame. As Sally's assistant, Harry becomes obsessed with keeping Sally on top.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Jim O'Doherty, David Israel
- 7.7/10 372 votes
#24 - Dick and the Single Girl
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/11/1997
A shy and brainy librarian is attracted to Dick, while Sally realizes why she's attracted to Officer Don. Meanwhile, Tommy and Harry write a “killer” episode of The X-Files.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Christine Zander, Mark Brazill
- 7.6/10 417 votes
#25 - A Nightmare on Dick Street (1)
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 5/18/1997
The Solomons discover dreaming---and are shaken so much that they might have to go home for repairs.
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Bob Kushell