The BEST episodes of Young Rock season 2

Every episode of Young Rock season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Young Rock season 2!

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
Let the People Decide
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7.67
132 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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You Gotta Get Down to Get Up
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7.64
140 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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What Business?
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7.61
132 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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Backyard Brawl-B-Q
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7.59
139 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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In Your Blood
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7.54
138 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Cindy Fang
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Corpus Christi
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7.51
140 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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In the Dark
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7.46
140 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
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Rocky's Code
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7.45
133 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Erik Durbin
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An Understanding
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7.45
138 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
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Unprecedented Fatherhood
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7.43
144 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Nahnatchka Khan
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Seven Bucks
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7.33
144 votes

#11 - Seven Bucks

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2022

Calgary, 1996: Dwayne struggles to find his footing on the Calgary Stampeders practice squad. Fearing he’ll be cut, he spends a life-changing day with a teammate. In 2032, an online troll threatens Dwayne's presidential campaign.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Erik Durbin
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Kiss and Release
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7.32
141 votes

#12 - Kiss and Release

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/19/2022

Hawaii, 1984: When Dewey gets in trouble at school, Ata enlists the help of Andre the Giant to set him straight. Lia, on trial for extortion, attempts to curry favor with the jury.

Directors: Jeffrey Walker
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