The WORST episodes of Roc
Every episode of Roc ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Roc!
Roc Emerson, a city garbage collector from Baltimore, balances the pressures of work with the everyday crises of family life in an effort to do what he believes is best for his loving and understanding wife, Eleanor, his live-in dad, Andrew, and his irresponsible brother, Joey.
#1 - You Don't Send Me No Flowers
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/14/1993
After an evening with the girls, Eleanor realizes that her marriage doesn't have much romantic fun. After a failed attempt by Roc of a night of romance, Joey reminds Eleanor how Roc shows his affection with all of the helpful things he does for her around the house. The couple agree to be more aware of each other's feelings and stroll outside for their moonlit walk.
#2 - Joey the Bartender
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/1993
Charlaine hires Joey to be a bartender at her restaurant, but he quickly demonstrates his irresponsibility by transforming it into a gambling casino.
#3 - The Poker Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/1993
When Eleanor's baby party interferes with Roc's weekly poker game, the expectant couple worry that the baby may interfere in their fun and romance. Then Roc loses the money for Eleanor's anniversary gift in a game.
#4 - The Garbageman's Apprentice
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/1993
When Roc's crazy neighbor George is hired by the Sanitation Department, Roc is assigned to teach the annoying man how to be a garbage collector. Meanwhile, Joey persuades the Emersons' foster daughter Sheila to use the computer's mathematical probability program to determine the winning horses at the racetrack.
#5 - Sheila in the House
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/1993
After being sentenced to prison for the attempted murder of a local drug dealer, Calvin asks Roc to take care of his 11 year old daughte, Sheila. Roc agrees to assume custody of Sheila as a favor to Calvin, whom he admires for his courage and sacrifice in wounding a powerful drug dealer. Roc learns that Sheila is angry with her father for leaving her homeless. Roc explains to Sheila that Calvin believes he was protecting her and the other neighborhood children by committing the crime.
#6 - To Love and Die on Emerson Street (2)
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/9/1993
After arresting him for the shooting of a local drug dealer named Andre, Detective Rush tries to force a confession out of Roc. Insisting his innocence until he is released, Roc learns that Andre's gang may be out for revenge. Roc goes to a local night club to warn his goddaughter of the danger. He learns that it was his garbage truck partner Calvin who shot Andre to save the neighborhood from his influence. Though he doesn't approve of Calvin's actions, Roc takes up a collection for Calvin's legal defense. (Part 2 of 2)
#7 - To Love and Die on Emerson Street (1)
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/2/1993
When ""The Downtown Divas"" return from a European singing tour, one of the ""Divas"" asks Roc to help prevent a local drug dealer from murdering her brother. Moments after Roc confronts the drug dealer, an unseen gunman shoots the dealer. (Part 1 of 2)
#8 - Time to Move On
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/4/1993
The Emerson family is shocked to learn that Andrew is dating a young woman who looks exactly like his deceased wife. The brothers accuse their father of risking his health by going to dance clubs and wild parties with the young woman. Andrew eventually realizes that he doesn't have any common interests with her nor the energy of her lifestyle. He goes back to his girlfriend Matty who forgives him.
#9 - The Love Bug Bites Back
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/21/1993
Roc and Eleanor invite their homeless friend, Linda, to the house for dinner and she immediately develops a mutual attraction with their neighbor, ""Crazy"" George. Roc and Eleanor help George and Linda to overcome their shyness and arrange for them to meet again. They are pleased they could help two lonely people meet each other.
#10 - Crime and Punishment
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/1993
When Sheila is out two hours past her curfew, the family worries; and when she shows up, saying she lost track of time at the movies, Roc and Joey have to punish her.
#11 - Ebony and Ivory
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/7/1993
The Emerson family worries that Joey is being unfaithful to his girlfriend when they discover that he's dating a white woman and a black woman at the same time. His father thinks that Joey should respect his own race and only date black woman. Joey admits he's using the women's friendship to soothe his loneliness for his girlfriend Kim.
#12 - Joey in Love
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/21/1993
Joey is in love with an attractive singer in a local musical group, but selfishly insists that she quit the group when they're contracted for a six-month European tour. Roc explains to Joey that if he and Kim truly love each other, a temporary separation will only make their commitment stronger. In a rare unselfish act, Joey insists that Kim not disappoint her friends and supporters by quitting the group.
#13 - The Parent Thing
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/14/1993
As Roc is giving boxing lessons to his friend's son, the boy confesses that his father is forcing him to be a boxer when he actually wants to be a ventriloquist. Roc advises his friend that a good father shouldn't force his child to satisfy his own unfulfilled dreams.
#14 - Million Dollar Brother
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/7/1993
Roc is offered a deal by a rich, white businessman to become partners in a waste management company. Roc later learns, however, that he is about to go into business with a racist who only wants to use Roc for PR purposes. Roc is forced to choose between money and pride.
#15 - Up in the Attic
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/24/1993
When the Emerson brothers get a bit drunk, Joey confesses that years ago when young Roc was blamed for wrecking his father's car, it was he that accidentally released the brake causing the car to roll down the hill. For his entire life, Roc has felt guilty over this disastrous accident. He believes that Andrew never truly forgave him for it. Roc realizes that Joey's mischief damaged his relationship with his father, and Roc demands that Joey tell Andrew the truth.
Watch Now:Apple TV#16 - The Second Time Around
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/1993
On the day that the Emersons are to renew their wedding vows, Eleanor gets upset when she learns that Roc is coaching her brother David on how to be more sexually aggressive. Meanwhile, Joey brings two dates to the wedding and attempts to let neither know that the other exists.
#17 - Dear Landlord
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/20/1992
When the Emerson's landlord wants to sell all of his rental properties, Roc and Eleanor invest their life savings to become the new landlords. Roc allows Joey to move back in with them if he'll work as Roc's new superintendent. Roc and Joey promise to forget their past disagreements.
#18 - Joey's First Fan
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/13/1992
Joey proudly encourages his musical protege, Devon Brown, until he learns that the young man is involved with Andre Thompson, the local drug dealer. Joey learns that Devon is earning tuition money by delivering drugs for Andre. Pleading with his prized student to stay away from Andre, Joey learns that Devon is addicted to the drugs as well.
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Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1994
Roc and Eleanor are outraged when they learn that Sheila's new friend, Terence, carries a handgun to school to defend himself against the violent gang members. Meanwhile, Joey organizes his musician friends to fund their own music school to educate and occupy the neighborhood children.
#20 - You Shouldn't Have to Lie
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/1994
Roc gets a drug dealer to help a young hood; Eleanor learns that a friend's daughter is HIV-positive.
#21 - Emerson vs. Emerson
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/1994
Eleanor tries to change Roc's bad habits; Joey seeks a date.
#22 - Brothers
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/1994
Andrew's brother visits; Joey and Roc have a run-in with a drug dealer.
#23 - The Last Temptation of Roc
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/15/1994
While attending a convention in Miami, Roc is romantically tempted by a former childhood friend, who is now a beautiful woman. After sharing an innocent day visiting local tourist attractions, Diane returns with Roc to the hotel lounge and they exchange a passionate kiss.
#24 - The Concert
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/8/1994
Joey convinces Roc that he's learning to be more responsible when he produces a benefit concert for his new music school. Joey's efforts are threatened by a last-minute emergency, so his family lends him money -- while worrying that the funds might really be going to a bookie.
#25 - No Place Like a Home
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/1994
With the arrival of the new baby, Andrew feelis like a burden to the Emerson family and moves into the local senior citizens home. Joey volunteers to be the baby's guardian in Roc and Eleanor's will, and to prove that he isn't irresponsible, Joey cares for the baby in his apartment while Roc and Eleanor have a romantic evening together.