The BEST episodes of Young Rock season 1
Every episode of Young Rock season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Young Rock season 1!
This coming-of-age journey highlights the unforgettable moments and incredible relationships that took Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson from ordinary kid to extraordinary superstar – revealing he’s more like us than we know.
#1 - Election Day
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/4/2021
As Election Day 2032 approaches, Dwayne reflects on the ups and downs his family endured during his childhood in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Miami, and how the unpredictability of his family's story prepared him for this moment.
#2 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2021
Pennsylvania, 1987: Ata's relationship with Dwayne gets tested after she makes a heartbreaking discovery about her son. With Rocky on the road, Ata must take matters into her own hands.
#3 - My Day with Andre
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2021
Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget. Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale, where more than the title is at stake. In 2032, candidate Johnson reveals his running mate.
#4 - My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2021
Pennsylvania, 1987: When Karen asks to come over to Dwayne's house for dinner, he panics because he's been lying to her about being rich. In 2032, candidate Johnson tackles an emerging public relations crisis.
#5 - Johnson & Hopkins
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2021
Miami, 1991: When Dwayne gets an on-campus job at the University of Miami, he goes on an epic adventure with his new work partner, Hopkins. Lia returns to the United States after being deported to Samoa, where she was homeless.
#6 - On the Road Again
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2021
Pennsylvania, 1987: Dwayne pretends he's rich to impress popular girl Karen, but a date to Rocky's wrestling match at the flea market risks exposes the truth. Stressed about money, Ata takes on a wealthy new client.
#7 - Check Your Head
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/16/2021
Miami, 1990: Dwayne looks to crack the starting line up as a freshman for the famed Miami Hurricanes football team attracting the attention of players, coaches and celebrities. However, an unexpected incident sends his season and life into turmoil.
#8 - Good vs Great
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2021
Miami, 1990s: After a devastating injury his freshman year, Dwayne strives to get his college football career back on track. As he fights for playing time, he wonders if big dreams and hard work are enough to get him to the NFL.
#9 - Working the Gimmick
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2021
As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his life that's shaped him into the man he is today, from growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, to navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football at the U.
#10 - A Lady Named Star Search
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2021
Hawaii, 1982: While Ata prepares for her Star Search audition, Rocky takes an unorthodox approach to helping Dewey deal with some bullies. Lia's conflict with rival wrestling promoter Greg Yao has her on edge.
#11 - Forward, Together
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2021
Hawaii, 1982: When wrestlers start dropping out of Lia's Battle Royale, she suspects a rival promoter may be to blame. As Rocky's wrestling career skyrockets, Ata takes a leap of faith to pursue a musical dream.