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3rd Rock from the Sun Season 4 Episode 17

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AIRED: 3/16/99

Dick, who's never figured out computers, decides it's time to get plugged in. He discovers e-mail and the internet, and withdraws completely from the physical world, relying on take-out food, chat rooms, and live video feeds, and shutting out people, fresh air, and sunlight. When Mary tries to drag him away, he knocks over a Big Gulp cup, shorting out his system. Venturing outside to find the fuse box, Dick realizes that his computer wasn't keeping him connected to the world -- it was keeping him separated. Sally and Tommy go to buy a new TV set, but the more they learn about the available technology, the less satisfied they are with each purchase they make, until they've upgraded themselves into near-bankruptcy. Sadder but wiser, they return their expensive audiovisual equipment to the store. Also, Harry's all for trying to have a baby with Vicki, until the whole medical-science part of it makes it impossible for him to get in the mood. He tells Vicki it's the natural way or no way, and, turned on by his primal-ness, she agrees.moreless

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John Lithgow	Dick Solomon
Kristen Johnston	Sally Solomon
French Stewart	Harry Solomon
Joseph Gordon-Levitt	Tommy Solomon
Simbi Khali	Nina Campbell
Elmarie Wendel	Mamie Dubcek

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Jake Thomas	Kid	Guest Star
John A. Huoy	Salesman	Guest Star
Christopher Neiman	Caleb	Guest Star
Richard McGonagle	Dr. Howard	Recurring Role
Jan Hooks	Vicki	Recurring Role
Ian Lithgow	Leon	Recurring Role

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- Mary: Look, every time this beeper goes off, I think you're dead, and I'm starting to get disappointed! (pause) No Mom, I'm kidding, I'm kidding! Bye!
  (She hangs up the phone)
  Mary: The hell I am.
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- (Repeated line every time the Solomons are unsatisfied with their new TVs)
  Tommy: Pack it up; this piece of crap is going back!
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- Tommy: (about their new TV) It's like watching Entertainment Tonight in Carnegie-frickin'-Hall!
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- Episode Title
  The title of this episode is a pun Y2K, referring to the year 2000 bug.
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