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.

Last Updated: 9/17/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Election Day
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7.66
168 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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Don't Go Breaking My Heart
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7.56
220 votes

#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.

Directors: Daina Reid
Writer: Erik Durbin
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My Day with Andre
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7.55
202 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff
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7.53
193 votes

#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.

Directors: Daina Reid
Writer: Erica Oyama
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Johnson & Hopkins
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7.53
196 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Erik Durbin
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On the Road Again
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7.52
283 votes

#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.

Directors: Daina Reid
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Check Your Head
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7.51
218 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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Working the Gimmick
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7.49
357 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Nahnatchka Khan
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Good vs Great
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7.47
180 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Erica Oyama
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A Lady Named Star Search
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7.46
181 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Cindy Fang
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Forward, Together
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7.32
235 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
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