Ep 12. Dick on a Roll

Dick Solomon, an alien high commander with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and experience, leads a team of fellow aliens in human form, on a mission to observe the eccentricities of human behavior under the guise of professors at a small town university. In the 3rd Rock from the Sun season 3 episode 12, called Dick on a Roll, Dick is confident that he can win at bowling, a sport that he just learned about. Dick Solomon and his fellow aliens Sally, Harry, and Tommy decide to experience bowling for the first time.

Dick is so confident in his abilities that he is willing to bet his prized rubber chicken that he can beat Mary, the human coworker who introduced the aliens to bowling. At first, Dick's confidence is unwavering as he easily defeats his fellow aliens in a pre-game practice round. However, when it is time to face Mary, Dick becomes increasingly nervous, as he realizes that he may have overestimated his abilities.

Meanwhile, Sally, Tommy, and Harry all become obsessed with their own struggles at the bowling alley. Sally finds herself more concerned with impressing a talented bowler named Carl than actually focusing on her own game. Tommy becomes fixated on a video game at the bowling alley, neglecting the group's goals. Harry, on the other hand, tries desperately to understand the classic bowling etiquette of high-fiving and chest bumping.

As the game progresses, the aliens' quirks and different personalities converge, causing tensions to rise. Sally's obsession with Carl leads to her sabotaging Dick's game, Tommy's video game addiction causes him to completely ignore his team, and Harry's misunderstanding of high-fives and chest bumps leads to him inadvertently knocking over Mary mid-bowl.

Despite these obstacles, Dick manages to regain his confidence and ultimately prove himself as a capable bowler. Through his struggles, the aliens learn valuable lessons about competition, teamwork, and the importance of taking risks. In the end, they discover that bowling is not about winning or losing, but about the shared experience of trying something new.

3rd Rock from the Sun season 3 episode 12, Dick on a Roll, is a hilarious and heartwarming story of the aliens' attempts to understand human customs, and the unexpected lessons they learn along the way. With its excellent writing, talented cast, and absurd yet relatable scenarios, this episode is a standout in the series. Fans of comedy, science fiction, and heartfelt stories will find something to love in this episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun.