The BEST episodes of Young Rock
Every episode of Young Rock ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Young Rock!
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 - Five Days
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/9/2022
Miami, 1997: Dwayne anxiously waits to see if his surprise heel turn will connect with the audience. As he finally gets to show off his personality in the ring, Dwayne struggles with the public attention from his growing fanbase.
#2 - 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.
#3 - Let the People Decide
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/24/2022
In 2032, candidate Johnson rides the ups and downs of election day. In 1984, Rocky and Ata are at a crossroads with their futures in wrestling. In 1987, teenage Dwayne learns that the family is leaving Nashville.
#4 - You Gotta Get Down to Get Up
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/24/2022
Memphis, 1996: The WWF sends Dwayne to Memphis to develop his wrestling skills. When a booker bullies Downtown Bruno, Dwayne decides to fight back. In 2032, candidate Johnson's conflict with Dr. Julien comes to a head.
#5 - What Business?
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/2022
Tampa, 1995: With his football dreams dashed, Dwayne asks Rocky to train him to become a wrestler. Rocky begrudgingly agrees, but when Dwayne feels he isn't progressing, he secretly turns to outside help.
#6 - Backyard Brawl-B-Q
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2022
Hawaii, 1984: On the day of the Brawl-B-Q, Rocky's relationship with partner Tony Atlas hits a breaking point. Dewey becomes the object of multiple school crushes. The extortion case against Lia reaches its conclusion.
#7 - In Your Blood
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2022
Hawaii, 1984: As Lia prepares for her trial, she puts Ata in charge of her wrestling promotion and all the problems that come with it. Rocky begins to feel overshadowed by his partner, Tony Atlas. Dewey goes head-to-head with a new classmate.
#8 - False Ceilings
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/2023
Florida, 2000: With his Hollywood prospects on the upswing, Dwayne makes good on a long-standing promise to his family. As the Johnsons reflect on how far they've come, Dwayne can't help wondering if there's something bigger for him on the horizon.
#9 - Corpus Christi
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2022
Texas, 1996: Dwayne's first match will be for the WWF. After meeting legends and future legends backstage, he soon discovers there's more to the match than just the moves -- he needs to get a hostile audience to care.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - Going Heavy
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2023
Miami, 1998: Dwayne hits new heights as The Rock, but encounters some challenges on the road to SummerSlam. In 2033, Dwayne finds the prime minister has a political crisis of her own.
#14 - Once Upon a Time In...
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2023
Pat Patterson finds love in Boston, Andre the Giant meets his destiny in Paris and Peter Maivia teaches Sean Connery how to fight in Dwayne's tales of their younger years.
#15 - 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.
#16 - On The Ropes
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2022
Hawaii, 1985: Ata finds herself at odds with her rival at Lia's wrestling promotion. Rocky receives news that turns the family's world upside down. Dewey gets a job so he can buy a Nintendo. In 2033, Dwayne weighs an important diplomatic mission.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Rocky's Code
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2022
Nashville, 1987: Rocky takes a promising new wrestling job, but is faced with a difficult decision. Ata spends a night out with Miss Elizabeth. Teenage Dwayne starts to worry about his dad's health. In 2032, Dwayne seeks advice from an old friend.
#21 - In the Dark
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2022
Nashville, 1987: Rocky promises he will find the family an apartment by the time Ata arrives from Hawaii, but the clock is ticking. Dwayne settles into his new Nashville life with the help of an old family friend, Downtown Bruno.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Unprecedented Fatherhood
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2022
As the 2032 election nears, Dwayne reflects on what it means to be a father. In 1984, little Dewey vies for his father's attention. In 1987, teenage Dwayne arrives in Nashville. In 1996, adult Dwayne struggles in the Canadian Football League.
#24 - Rocky Sucks
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2022
Miami, 1997: As Dwayne recovers from an injury, he makes a life-changing decision. Upon returning to the WWF, Dwayne takes a major risk on the mic and with his character. In 2033, President Taft turns to Dwayne for help in a crisis.
#25 - An Understanding
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2022
Nashville, 1987: Ata and Rocky's marriage hits a rough patch. When teenage Dwayne questions his dad's decision making, Ata tells him the story of how she and Rocky met. In 2032, candidate Johnson decides to face his challenger head on.