"The Dicks They Are A-Changin'" is the fourteenth episode of the hit comedy series, 3rd Rock from the Sun. It's a good episode, but it could have been great considering the subject matter. When the Solomons first came to Earth, Tommy did not give the family his personal background. That makes it interesting when Dr. Albright brings up their past. She believes that Dick was an activist hiding from the FBI- a man that she met in the 1960's. Dick pretends he is that guy. The Solomons also get to experience the sound of music when Harry joins a CD fan club (wow, I remember these!).
The whole subject matter certainly intrigues me, but I do not think the episode played it to its high potential. That said, there are still plenty of jokes. Apparently, frozen French fries can be passed off as joints, as least in the mind of Dick Solomon's. I do the B-storyline about the CD's. Makes me feel my age, but at least Harry has some good taste. Nothing wrong with Wham!
My Grade: B
The whole subject matter certainly intrigues me, but I do not think the episode played it to its high potential. That said, there are still plenty of jokes. Apparently, frozen French fries can be passed off as joints, as least in the mind of Dick Solomon's. I do the B-storyline about the CD's. Makes me feel my age, but at least Harry has some good taste. Nothing wrong with Wham!
My Grade: B
