Ep 5. What's Love Got To Do, Got To Do With Dick?
- TV-PG
- October 28, 1998
- 21 min
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7.9 (308)
Dick Solomon, Sally Solomon, Harry Solomon, and Tommy Solomon are extraterrestrial beings from a distant planet who have taken human form in order to study Earth and its inhabitants. In season 4 episode 5 of 3rd Rock from the Sun, titled "What's Love Got To Do, Got To Do With Dick?," the aliens' newest mission is to understand the complexities of human romantic relationships.
Dick believes that he can teach the others about love and sets off on a mission to find a human woman to be his girlfriend. He meets a woman named Nina, who he thinks is perfect for him, and starts a relationship with her. However, Sally warns him that he is being too needy and cautious.
Meanwhile, Harry is experiencing love at first sight for the first time in his life. He sees a woman named Jessica in a laundromat and is immediately smitten. Harry tries to get her attention by doing more laundry, but she is not interested. Finally, he asks Dick for advice, and Dick tells him to be himself and to not try too hard.
Tommy is also exploring his feelings towards love. He is intrigued by the concept but has not yet experienced it himself. He decides to pursue a woman he has been watching at the library. However, when he finally talks to her, he finds out that she is a lesbian and not interested in him romantically.
As the episode progresses, the four aliens navigate the complicated world of human relationships. They discover that love is not just about finding the perfect person, but also about accepting oneself as well as the other person's flaws. The aliens learn that love can be messy, and that it requires patience and understanding.
Overall, "What's Love Got To Do, Got To Do With Dick?" is a lighthearted episode that explores the complexities of love and relationships. It showcases the aliens' learning curve as they navigate a fundamental element of the human experience.