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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...
Genres:FamilySci-Fi & FantasyComedyDrama
Network:NBC

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"See Dick Continue to Run (2)" is the best rated episode of "3rd Rock from the Sun" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 419 votes. Directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, it aired on 9/22/1996. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "See Dick Continue to Run, Continued (3)".

  • See Dick Continue to Run (2)
    7.7/10419 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

  • See Dick Continue to Run, Continued (3)
    7.7/10413 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

  • Hotel Dick
    7.8/10419 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

  • Big Angry Virgin From Outer Space
    7.5/10407 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

  • Much Ado About Dick
    7.7/10409 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

  • Dick the Vote
    7.6/10396 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

  • Fourth and Dick
    8.0/10396 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

  • World's Greatest Dick
    8.0/10416 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

  • My Mother the Alien
    8.0/10426 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

  • Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick
    8.1/10428 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

  • Dick Jokes
    7.5/10388 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

  • Jolly Old St. Dick
    7.9/10407 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

  • Proud Dick
    8.0/10402 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

  • Romeo & Juliet & Dick
    7.6/10376 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

  • Guilty as Dick
    7.8/10373 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

  • A Dick on One Knee
    7.5/10370 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

  • Same Old Song and Dick
    7.6/10360 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

  • I Brake for Dick
    7.8/10377 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

  • Dick Behaving Badly
    7.8/10358 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

  • Dickmalion
    7.6/10373 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

  • Sensitive Dick
    7.8/10361 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

  • Will Work For Dick
    7.8/10355 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

  • 15 Minutes of Dick
    7.6/10366 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

  • Dick and the Single Girl
    7.7/10374 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

  • A Nightmare on Dick Street (1)
    7.6/10420 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