A Friend in Dick

S03E08·7.4·November 19, 1997·30m·NBC

Before they broke up, Mary and Dick reserved tickets for a dance performance by Peter Connelly and now Dick has to find somebody else to go with. Harry goes to night school because all the job offers in the newspaper ask for diplomas.

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#15In Season 3of 27 rated episodes

#92All-timeof 139 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.5

1997First airedNovember 19, 1997

Guest stars

Ileen Getzas Dr. Judith Draper

Jason Carteras Seth

Spencer Vroomanas Dukes

Peter Krauseas Peter Connelly

Steve Larsonas Larry

Nancy Yeeas Mrs. DeGuzman

Lauren Tuerkas Ms. Piazza

Sean Moranas Ernie

Chad Einbinderas Police Officer

Susanne Wrightas Woman

Brian Jacobsas Handler #1

Wendy Philpottas Waitress

Crew

Terry HughesDirector

Gregg MettlerWriter

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