Ep 13. Proud Dick

Dick, Sally, Harry and Tommy continue to blend in with Earth society as they navigate through the second season of 3rd Rock from the Sun. In episode 13, entitled "Proud Dick," the Solomons continue to embrace their newfound appreciation for the human experience.

The episode begins with Dick (John Lithgow) feeling unappreciated and undervalued at work. As a physics professor, he becomes increasingly frustrated with his colleagues and is convinced that they do not recognize his immense intelligence and expertise. Dick is determined to prove himself and show his co-workers that he is, in fact, the smartest person in the room.

Meanwhile, Sally (Kristen Johnston) is struggling with her own issues of self-esteem and identity. She decides to enter a beauty pageant in an effort to boost her confidence and feel more like a "normal" human woman. Harry (French Stewart) and Tommy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) offer to help her prepare and give her tips on hair, makeup, and wardrobe, but Sally quickly realizes that the beauty standards of Earth are not as easy to meet as she initially thought.

As the pageant gets underway, Dick becomes increasingly obsessed with proving his superiority to his peers. He even goes so far as to sabotage the research of a fellow professor in an attempt to make himself shine brighter. However, his plans ultimately backfire, and he is left feeling even more frustrated and humiliated than before.

In contrast, Sally's pageant experience gives her a newfound sense of confidence and joy. She realizes that beauty comes in many forms and that feeling good about oneself is the most important thing of all. Harry and Tommy are proud of their friend, and Dick eventually comes around as well, admitting that he was wrong to belittle the pageant and that Sally's confidence is something to be admired.

Overall, "Proud Dick" is a heartwarming episode that explores themes of self-esteem, friendship, and acceptance. As always, the talented cast of 3rd Rock from the Sun delivers hilarious performances that are sure to entertain audiences of all ages.